Senator Ted Budd

10/10/2026

Best wishes to Taiwan and the Taiwanese American community as they celebrate Taiwan’s 115th National Day!

The U.S. and Taiwan are important trading partners, share core values of freedom, democracy, and human rights, and share concern about the CCP's growing aggression in the Indo-Pacific.

I remain committed to supporting the U.S.-Taiwan relationship and to Taiwan’s economic and national security.

10/08/2026

Enjoyed getting an up-close look at Wilmington’s working waterfront & a chance to hear from Captain Glenn & the American Waterways Operators who keep it moving. North Carolina’s maritime industry plays an important role in moving goods & supporting our economy.

10/07/2026

The opioid crisis has devastated communities across our country, especially rural areas where treatment and health care resources are often limited.

North Carolina is no exception, and our state will greatly benefit from additional funding to expand access to behavioral and whole-person health care, help break the cycle of substance abuse, and provide critical support for new and expecting mothers. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/trump-administration-announces-more-17-million-new-mental-health-clinics-mobile-crisis-teams

10/07/2026

On the third anniversary of October 7th, we remember the more than 1,200 innocent lives stolen by Hamas & stand with the hostages who endured horrific brutality.

In the face of such hatred, we must always confront the evils of antisemitism & ensure that the horrors of October 7th are never forgotten or repeated.

10/06/2026

When implemented responsibly, AI lets us do more with the same workforce—not the same work with fewer people. We need better data on how these technologies are changing the workforce so we can prepare Americans for the new jobs & economic growth AI will create.

10/05/2026

North Carolina ranks among the nation’s top states for putting kids and sound academics first.

By strengthening parental rights and giving parents more say in their children's education, NC is keeping the focus where it belongs: educating students, not pushing an agenda.

The Defending Education report ranks Tennessee first among all 50 states on parental rights, DEI, gender identity and public school policies.

10/02/2026

NC State is equipping the next generation of farmers, producers, and agribusiness leaders.

It's always great to talk with students who care about both the farm and the business that drives North Carolina’s top industry.

10/02/2026

If the U.S. is going to continue to lead the world in biotechnology innovation, we must ensure that the accepted standards for the most fundamental inputs that these programs will rely on are developed in America.

U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) this week introduced the Standards and Collaboration for American Leadership in Engineering (SCALE) Biology Act, legislation that would establish a Biometrology Laboratory Program for the research of engineering biology, biomanufactur...

10/01/2026

Caterpillar is expanding its presence in North Carolina with a $1 billion investment in a new modern manufacturing facility in Sanford.

Investments like this build on the strength of our workforce, create new opportunities, & grow our manufacturing economy.

Caterpillar Inc. intends to invest approximately $1 billion in North Carolina to expand manufacturing capacity for products that support its growing Cat Compact℠ business, helping customers gain faster access to the machines they need to solve tough jobsite challenges and build homes, infrastructu...

10/01/2026

Identifying highly qualified and strong constitutionalist nominees to serve as federal judges in North Carolina is a responsibility I take very seriously.

I am confident that Phil Aubart, nominee for U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, and Brian Meyers, nominee for U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina, both possess the sound judgment necessary to uphold the U.S. Constitution and laws of the United States, and will serve the people of North Carolina with distinction. Both Phil and Brian have built distinguished and respected legal careers, and I know that they will be exemplary additions to the district courts.