U.S. Senator · R · North Carolina
Ted Budd
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 354 Russell Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 140
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Budd puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Foreign policy
Extensive record
Budd's profile cites 118 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
118 bills
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Their stated view
- Promoting Religious Freedom — Champions international religious freedom and opposes persecution of religious groups worldwide, especially in countries like China.
Commitments tracked here
- Reauthorize Religious Freedom Commission
- Strengthen Israel Security Framework
The record (118)
- Bill authoredUnited States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-27
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.Latest action 2025-10-30
- Bill cosponsoredExtending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities ActLatest action 2025-10-08
- Bill authoredRecognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.Latest action 2019-06-11
- Bill authoredUnited States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-12
- Bill cosponsoredBiosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-29
- Bill authoredRecognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.Latest action 2018-06-04
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.Latest action 2025-12-18
Technology
Extensive record
Budd's profile cites 52 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.
52 bills
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Their stated view
- Technological Advancement — Supports innovation in areas like artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced aviation to maintain U.S. competitiveness.
Commitments tracked here
- Combat Foreign Robocalls
- Promote Semiconductor Manufacturing
The record (52)
- Bill authoredForeign Robocall Elimination ActLatest action 2026-08-10
- Bill authoredForeign Robocall Elimination ActLatest action 2020-02-27
- Bill authoredForeign Robocall Elimination ActLatest action 2021-09-13
- Bill cosponsoredCHIPS Training in America Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-17
- Bill authoredStrategic Ports Reporting ActLatest action 2025-02-27
- Bill authoredFRONT ActLatest action 2025-07-16
- Bill authoredUnited States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-12
- Bill cosponsoredEnding Lending to China Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-21
Defense & security
Extensive record
Budd's profile cites 37 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
37 bills
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Their stated view
- Strengthening National Security — Advocates for robust military capabilities, support for veterans, and strategic alliances to protect U.S. interests and maintain global leadership.
Commitments tracked here
The record (37)
- Bill cosponsoredPay Our Military Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-30
- Bill cosponsoredPay Our Military Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-22
- Bill cosponsoredChina Military Power Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-18
- Bill authoredRecognizing the heroism of our Nation's health care workers and first responders, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and military personnel, during the COVID-19 pandemic.Latest action 2020-04-07
- Bill authoredMilitary Installation Retail Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 360th anniversary of the North Carolina National Guard.Latest action 2023-03-23
- Bill authoredVeterans BOND ActLatest action 2018-10-23
- Bill authoredFighter Aircrew Career Flexibility ActLatest action 2026-04-22
Infrastructure
Substantial record
Budd's profile cites 11 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
11 bills
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Commitments tracked here
The record (11)
- Bill authoredSupersonic Aviation Modernization ActLatest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredAviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness ActLatest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredBackcountry Aviation Protection ActLatest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredWorkforce Development Modernization ActLatest action 2024-11-13
- Bill authoredBiosimilar Inspection Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-16
- Bill authoredTo designate the airport traffic control tower located at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, as the "Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic Control Tower".Latest action 2020-09-14
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-02-12
- Bill authoredGeneral Aviation Airport Access ActLatest action 2023-06-07
Economy & jobs
No records matched yet
Budd has stated a position on economic growth and fiscal responsibility, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on economy & jobs
Their stated view
- Economic Growth and Fiscal Responsibility — Supports policies that encourage business growth, reduce regulatory burdens, promote innovation, and ensure financial market stability.
Immigration & border
No records matched yet
Budd has stated a position on secure borders and immigration, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on immigration & border
Their stated view
- Secure Borders and Immigration — Prioritizes measures to control illegal immigration, enhance border security, and enforce existing immigration laws.
What Budd stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Defense
Strengthening National Security
Advocates for robust military capabilities, support for veterans, and strategic alliances to protect U.S. interests and maintain global leadership.
- 02Economy
Economic Growth and Fiscal Responsibility
Supports policies that encourage business growth, reduce regulatory burdens, promote innovation, and ensure financial market stability.
- 03Immigration
Secure Borders and Immigration
Prioritizes measures to control illegal immigration, enhance border security, and enforce existing immigration laws.
- 04International Affairs
Promoting Religious Freedom
Champions international religious freedom and opposes persecution of religious groups worldwide, especially in countries like China.
- 05Technology
Technological Advancement
Supports innovation in areas like artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced aviation to maintain U.S. competitiveness.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- Technology
Combat Foreign Robocalls
Introduced legislation to eliminate illegal robocalls originating from foreign countries to protect American consumers.
On the record: 47 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredForeign Robocall Elimination ActLatest action 2026-08-10
- Bill authoredForeign Robocall Elimination ActLatest action 2020-02-27
- Bill authoredForeign Robocall Elimination ActLatest action 2021-09-13
- Bill authoredStrategic Ports Reporting ActLatest action 2025-02-27
- Bill authoredFRONT ActLatest action 2025-07-16
- Bill authoredUnited States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-12
- Bill cosponsoredEnding Lending to China Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-21
- Bill authoredIron Dome Reinforcement Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-17
- International Affairs
Reauthorize Religious Freedom Commission
Seeks to reauthorize and strengthen the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to continue monitoring and advocating for religious freedom globally.
On the record: 52 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredUnited States Commission on International Religious Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-27
- Bill authoredRecognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.Latest action 2019-06-11
- Bill authoredRecognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.Latest action 2018-06-04
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the need for the United States continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.Latest action 2025-12-18
- Bill authoredFRONT ActLatest action 2025-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredTaiwan Non-Discrimination Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-18
- Bill authoredReviewing Qatar’s Major Non-NATO Ally Status Act of 2024Latest action 2024-04-10
- Bill cosponsoredInternational Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-01
- Technology
Promote Semiconductor Manufacturing
Advocates for legislation that encourages domestic production of semiconductors to bolster national security and economic competitiveness.
On the record: 5 bills
See the 5 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredCHIPS Training in America Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-17
- Bill cosponsoredBiomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-18
- Bill authoredSemiconductor Superiority ActLatest action 2026-06-11
- Bill cosponsoredStreamlining American Manufacturing Strategy ActLatest action 2025-10-29
- Bill authoredNo Chips for China ActLatest action 2022-09-30
- Transportation
Modernize Supersonic Aviation
Supports updating regulations and infrastructure to enable the development and deployment of supersonic aircraft for commercial and defense use.
On the record: 11 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSupersonic Aviation Modernization ActLatest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredAviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness ActLatest action 2026-07-22
- Bill authoredBackcountry Aviation Protection ActLatest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredWorkforce Development Modernization ActLatest action 2024-11-13
- Bill authoredBiosimilar Inspection Modernization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-16
- Bill authoredTo designate the airport traffic control tower located at Piedmont Triad International Airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, as the "Senator Kay Hagan Airport Traffic Control Tower".Latest action 2020-09-14
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-02-12
- Bill authoredGeneral Aviation Airport Access ActLatest action 2023-06-07
- Defense
Enhance Military Retention
Proposes policies to improve recruitment and retention rates within the armed forces, ensuring a strong and experienced military personnel.
On the record: 37 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredPay Our Military Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-30
- Bill cosponsoredPay Our Military Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-22
- Bill cosponsoredChina Military Power Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-09-18
- Bill authoredRecognizing the heroism of our Nation's health care workers and first responders, including doctors, nurses, emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, medical staff, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel, and military personnel, during the COVID-19 pandemic.Latest action 2020-04-07
- Bill authoredMilitary Installation Retail Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
- Bill authoredA resolution commemorating the 360th anniversary of the North Carolina National Guard.Latest action 2023-03-23
- Bill authoredVeterans BOND ActLatest action 2018-10-23
- Bill authoredFighter Aircrew Career Flexibility ActLatest action 2026-04-22
- International Affairs
Strengthen Israel Security Framework
Supports a framework to enhance technological cooperation, research, and security ties between the United States and Israel.
On the record: 72 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.Latest action 2025-10-30
- Bill cosponsoredExtending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities ActLatest action 2025-10-08
- Bill authoredUnited States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-12
- Bill cosponsoredBiosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-29
- Bill cosponsoredMaster Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2025-01-27
- Bill cosponsoredSCREEN Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredSCALE Biology ActLatest action 2026-09-24
- Bill authoredRETAIN Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-22
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