Mr. President, every parent in America, they want the same thing. They want to know that their kids are safe. As U.S. Senators, each of us has a responsibility to the millions of parents we represent for the safety and welfare of American kids first. And that is exactly why--just 9 months ago on this very floor--76 Members of this body voted to close the hemp loophole that allowed these dangerous substances to be sold in unregulated retail stores. But since last November, the intoxicating hemp industry has attempted to delay our effort to close this dangerous loophole.
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Ted Budd
Senator · North Carolina · Republican
Ted Budd
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Mr. President, 9 months ago, both Republicans and Democrats overwhelmingly voted to close the hemp loophole. It happened right here. They wanted to stop intoxicating hemp products being sold and marketed to kids. It is no accident that these products are made to look exactly like something that a kid would want. Emergency departments have seen a 461-percent increase in cases of pediatric cannabis poisoning, and most of those were children 4 years old or younger.
Mr. President, if you open a history book in any middle school classroom in America, you are going to find a very familiar pattern. Throughout history, societies have repeatedly decided that certain groups of people were exceptions to the promise of human dignity. When we look back on those injustices, it seems almost impossible to understand how people could have accepted such profound disregard for human life.
Biography
Ted Budd built his career as a small business owner before entering politics. Elected as U.S. Senator for North Carolina in 2022, Budd focuses on economic growth, border security, and veterans’ support. He has advocated for lower taxes through legislation and served on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Budd approaches his role by emphasizing practical solutions and direct engagement with constituents across North Carolina.
Education
- M.B.A., Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC2007
- M.A. in Educational Leadership and Family Life,1998
- B.S. in Business Management, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC1994
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2023–PresentSenator from North Carolina. 1 term.
U.S. Representative
2017–2023Represented North Carolina's 13th congressional district for 3 terms.
Executive Vice President, The Budd Group
Owner, Proshots Indoor Range & Training
Policy Focus
Finance and Financial Sector12%
Government Operations and Politics8%
International Affairs5%
Taxation5%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Ted Budd's record in Congress.
Veterans Affairs Reform
Co-sponsored the VA MISSION Act to improve veterans' access to private healthcare options.
School Safety Funding
Supported the STOP School Violence Act to increase funding for school safety and violence prevention programs.
Rural Broadband Expansion
Advocated for increased federal investment in rural broadband to improve internet access in underserved North Carolina communities.
Opioid Crisis Response
Backed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to strengthen federal efforts against opioid addiction.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Joint Economic Committee
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
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