Budget & Debt

Today, Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) was honored by National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for having one of the strongest voting records in Washington, D.C. on supporting lower taxes, limited government, and economic freedom. Rep. Budd was one of only 17 House members to earn the “Taxpayers’ Friend Award” for their outstanding voting record during the 2018 Congressional session. Rep. Budd said: "It is a true hono... Read more »

Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after introducing H.R. 2743 which would repeal the Office of Financial Research (OFR) and is similar to legislation he introduced in the 115th Congress: “I’m grateful that we were able to introduce this legislation again in the 116th Congress, but this time with strong support in the Senate and additional support... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Ted Budd (NC-13) and Francis Rooney (FL-19) and Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and David Perdue (R-GA) released the following statements after introducing the Fair and Open Competition Act, which would lower government construction costs by increasing competition and opportunities for contractors to bid on government work. The bill would ensure that the federal govern... Read more »

Washington D.C. -- U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after leading a letter to Speaker Pelosi urging a vote on the Green New Deal proposal: “I have finalized and sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi along with 20 of my colleagues, asking her to bring the Green New Deal up for a vote in the House. Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell has said he plans to bring up ... Read more »

Washington D.C. – U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) released the following statement after voting in favor of funding remaining government agencies and in support of the border wall: “Tonight we took the first step in securing our Southern Border by funding President Trump’s wall. I hope the Senate will follow suit so that we can deliver on a promise that has been made to the American people.” Read more »

I voted against the spending bill today because it lacked many conservative priorities that were promised to the American people. Read more »

Greensboro, NC -- U.S. Representative Ted Budd (R-NC) released the following statement regarding the Principles and Priorities event he is hosting in conjunction with The Concord Coalition. Read more »

The letter sends the same message that my amendment on this issue did: House Republicans do not want this tunnel funded. Read more »

The cost to American taxpayers became astronomical. Earmarks, or ‘pork barrel spending’ became the most hated way to do business in Washington--billions of dollars in taxpayer funds were wasted in the process Read more »

Washington spending is out of control and the American people are rightfully fed up. Read more »