Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC)
Last 5 Actions
Voted No: On the Coons Amendment to remove state Attorney General standing to sue to stop administrations from violating provisions of immigration law to S. 5: Laken Riley Act (Jan. 15, 2025)
Voted Yes: On the Cornyn amendment to make aliens who assault a law enforcement officer inadmissible and deportable to S. 5: Laken Riley Act (Jan. 15, 2025)
Cosponsored S. 5: Laken Riley Act (Jan. 6, 2025)
Cosponsored S. 5291: A bill to require all aliens applying for a nonimmigrant visa who are unlawfully present in the United States to submit to an in person interview with a consular officer. (Sept. 25, 2024)
Cosponsored S. 4689: Justice for Jocelyn Act (Sept. 24, 2024)
S. 5: Laken Riley Act (Jan. 6, 2025)
S. 5291: A bill to require all aliens applying for a nonimmigrant visa who are unlawfully present in the United States to submit to an in person interview with a consular officer. (Sept. 25, 2024)
S. 4689: Justice for Jocelyn Act (Sept. 24, 2024)
S. 4818: Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act (July 25, 2024)
S. 4756: No Visas for Violent Criminals Act (July 24, 2024)
S. 4722: Furthering Operations for Resiliency, Transparency, and Integrity to Fortify (FORTIFY) United States Research Act (July 11, 2024)
S.J.Res. 94: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule. (June 5, 2024)
S.Res. 705: A resolution recognizing May 28, 2024, as the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Border Patrol and commending the service of the U.S. Border Patrol to the United States people. (May 23, 2024)
S. 2374: No Obamacare for Illegal Aliens Act (May 16, 2024)
S. 4292: SAVE Act (May 8, 2024)
S.Res. 608: A resolution denouncing the Biden Administration's immigration policies. (March 21, 2024)
S. 160: Sarah's Law (March 19, 2024)
S. 3490: No VA Resources for Illegal Aliens Act (March 12, 2024)
S. 3923: Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024 (March 12, 2024)
S. 3933: Laken Riley Act (March 12, 2024)
S. 3833: Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act (Feb. 29, 2024)
S. 3848: Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024 (Feb. 29, 2024)
S. 3659: Equal Representation Act (Jan. 25, 2024)
S. 3218: NOTICE Act (Nov. 2, 2023)
S. 3183: Terrorist Inadmissibility Codification Act (Nov. 1, 2023)
S. 3187: Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023 (Nov. 1, 2023)
S. 3132: Where Are The Terrorists Now Act (Oct. 30, 2023)
S. 1829: Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum Act of 2024 (Oct. 24, 2023)
S.Res. 413: A resolution condemning foreign nationals in the United States who have endorsed and espoused the actions of foreign terrorist organizations (FTO) in Gaza who, on October 7, 2023, launched attacks against the State of Israel, and killed innocent Israeli and United States citizens. (Oct. 18, 2023)
S. 3011: Passport Sanity Act (Oct. 4, 2023)
S. 2983: Schools Not Shelters Act (Sept. 28, 2023)
S. 2824: Secure the Border Act of 2023 (Sept. 14, 2023)
S.J.Res. 41: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and the Executive Officer for Immigration Review relating to "Circumvention of Lawful Pathways". (July 27, 2023)
S. 761: Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023 (June 13, 2023)
S. 1640: Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023 (June 8, 2023)
S. 1768: Taliban Sanctions Act of 2023 (May 31, 2023)
S.J.Res. 25: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States". (April 25, 2023)
S. 374: Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act (April 20, 2023)
S.Res. 166: A resolution honoring the efforts of the Coast Guard for excellence in maritime border security. (April 20, 2023)
S. 1192: Stop Fentanyl Border Crossings Act (April 19, 2023)
S. 381: No Coyote Cash Act (March 29, 2023)
S. 685: Stopping Border Surges Act (March 29, 2023)
S. 156: Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act (March 27, 2023)
S. 505: Immigration Parole Reform Act of 2023 (March 27, 2023)
S. 716: Solving the Border Crisis Act (March 8, 2023)
S.J.Res. 18: A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility". (March 8, 2023)
S. 370: Protecting America From Spies Act (Feb. 14, 2023)
S. 194: Protecting Our Democracy by Preventing Foreign Citizens from Voting Act of 2023 (Feb. 7, 2023)
S.J.Res. 6: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. (Feb. 1, 2023)
S. 5 : Laken Riley Act
On the Coons Amendment to remove state Attorney General standing to sue to stop administrations from violating provisions of immigration law -- Voted No (Jan. 15, 2025)
S. 5 : Laken Riley Act
On the Cornyn amendment to make aliens who assault a law enforcement officer inadmissible and deportable -- Voted Yes (Jan. 15, 2025)
H.R. 815 : Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On the Motion -- Voted No (April 23, 2024)
H.R. 815 : Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On the Cloture Motion -- Voted No (April 23, 2024)
H.R. 815 : Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On the Motion to Table -- Voted Yes (April 23, 2024)
H.R. 2882 : Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
On the Motion to Table -- Voted No (March 23, 2024)
H.R. 2882 : Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
On the Motion to Table -- Voted Yes (March 23, 2024)
H.R. 2882 : Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
On the Motion to Table -- Voted Yes (March 23, 2024)
H.R. 2882 : Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
On the Motion to Table -- Voted Yes (March 23, 2024)
H.R. 4366 : Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
On the Motion -- Voted Yes (March 8, 2024)
H.R. 4366 : Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
On the Motion -- Voted Yes (March 8, 2024)
H.R. 4366 : Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
On the Cloture Motion -- Voted No (March 8, 2024)
H.R. 4366 : Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
On the Motion to Table -- Voted Yes (March 8, 2024)
H.R. 7463 : Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
On the Motion -- Voted Yes (Feb. 29, 2024)
H.R. 7463 : Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024
On Passage of the Bill -- Voted No (Feb. 29, 2024)
H.R. 2872 : Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On Passage of the Bill -- Voted No (Jan. 18, 2024)
H.R. 2872 : Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On the Motion -- Voted Yes (Jan. 18, 2024)
H.R. 2670 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
On the Conference Report -- Voted Yes (Dec. 13, 2023)
H.R. 2670 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
On the Cloture Motion -- Voted Yes (Dec. 12, 2023)
H.R. 2670 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
On the Motion to Table -- Voted No (Dec. 12, 2023)
H.R. 6363 : Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024
On Passage of the Bill -- Voted Yes (Nov. 15, 2023)
H.R. 5860 : Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act
On Passage of the Bill -- Voted Yes (Sept. 30, 2023)
S. 2226 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
On Passage of the Bill -- Voted Yes (July 27, 2023)
S. 2226 : National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
On the Cloture Motion -- Voted No (July 18, 2023)
S.J.Res. 18 : A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".
On the Joint Resolution -- Voted Yes (May 17, 2023)
Rep. Troy E. Nehls and Sen. Ted Cruz Reintroduce the Justice for Jocelyn Act
Jan. 14, 2025Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) reintroduced the bicameral Justice for Jocelyn Act. This legislation would improve the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States.
“The Venezuelan illegal aliens who murdered 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray should have never been released into our country,” said Congressman Nehls. “I am proud to reintroduce the Justice for Jocelyn Act alongside Senator Ted Cruz to ensure tragedies like the death of Jocelyn never happen again. Congress must put the safety of the American people first by swiftly passing this legislation and getting it to President Trump’s desk as soon as possible.”
“Last year, I began the fight for justice for 12-year-old Jocelyn,” said Senator Cruz. “The aliens responsible for her murder crossed the southern border illegally and should have been detained by ICE. Democrats’ reckless open-border policies prevented ICE and Border Patrol agents from acting, left thousands of detention center beds empty, and allowed these criminals to go free. Congress should act with urgency to ensure no other American family ever has to endure what Jocelyn’s mother, Alexis Nungaray, has been forced to face. Standing alongside Alexis in this fight for justice has been an immense privilege, and I will not stop fighting until our communities are safe and justice is served.”
Rep. Andy Biggs, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Ted Budd, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Steve Daines, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Rep. Troy Nehls, Sen. Roger WickerVideo: Budd Calls on Senate to Pass Laken Riley Act
Jan. 9, 2025Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) spoke at a press conference alongside Senators Katie Britt (R-AL), Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), and other Senate leaders after voting to advance the Laken Riley Act.
Sen. Ted BuddU.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Budd, John Thune, John Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Laken Riley Act in 119th Congress
Jan. 7, 2025U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today announced the introduction of her first bill of the 119th Congress, the Laken Riley Act. Joining Senator Britt in reintroducing this companion bill in the Senate are Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.Dak.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), and the entire Senate Republican Conference. This legislation was originally introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Mike Collins (R-Ga.).
Sen. Jim Banks, Sen. John Barrasso, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. John Boozman, Sen. Katie Britt, Sen. Ted Budd, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, Sen. Bill Cassidy, Sen. Susan Collins, Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Tom Cotton, Sen. Kevin Cramer, Sen. Mike Crapo, Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. John Curtis, Sen. Steve Daines, Sen. Joni Ernst, Sen. John Fetterman, Sen. Deb Fischer, Sen. Ruben Gallego, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Bill Hagerty, Sen. Josh Hawley, Sen. John Hoeven, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Sen. Ron Johnson, Sen. John Kennedy, Sen. James Lankford, Sen. Mike Lee, Sen. Cynthia Lummis, Sen. Roger Marshall, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Sen. Dave McCormick, Sen. Jerry Moran, Sen. Bernie Moreno, Sen. Markwayne Mullin, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Pete Ricketts, Sen. Jim Risch, Sen. Mike Rounds, Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Eric Schmitt, Sen. Rick Scott, Sen. Tim Scott, Sen. Tim Sheehy, Sen. Dan Sullivan, Sen. John Thune, Sen. Thom Tillis, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, Sen. JD Vance, Sen. Roger Wicker, Sen. Todd YoungSen. Rick Scott & Rep. Andy Harris Lead Letter Urging Two-Step Reconciliation Process to Advance Trump Agenda
Dec. 18, 2024"Today, Senator Rick Scott and Congressman Andy Harris, Chair of the House Freedom Caucus, led 26 of their Senate and House colleagues in a letter to Leader-Elect John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson fully supporting a two-step reconciliation strategy in the 119th Congress. In their letter, the members emphasize the need to immediately pass a reconciliation bill focused on transformational America First legislation to secure the border, followed by the passage of a second reconciliation bill to prevent Democrat tax hikes, extend the Trump Tax Cuts, and slash wasteful government spending through reforms and cuts identified by the new Department of Government Efficiency."
Rep. Andy Biggs, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Rep. Lauren Boebert, Rep. Josh Brecheen, Sen. Ted Budd, Rep. Eric Burlison, Rep. Michael Cloud, Rep. Andrew Clyde, Rep. Byron Donalds, Rep. Russ Fulcher, Rep. Bob Good, Sen. Lindsey Graham, Rep. Andy Harris, Rep. Clay Higgins, Sen. Ron Johnson, Sen. Mike Lee, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Sen. Roger Marshall, Rep. Mary Miller, Rep. Barry Moore, Rep. Ralph Norman, Rep. Andy Ogles, Rep. Scott Perry, Rep. Bill Posey, Rep. Chip Roy, Sen. Rick Scott, Rep. Keith Self, Rep. Tom TiffanyBlackburn, Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Biden-Harris Amnesty Program
Oct. 30, 2024"U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and 12 of their colleagues introduced the Visa Integrity Preservation Act, which would close a loophole in current law that the Biden-Harris administration exploited in a June 2024 executive action to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants who entered the United States without inspection or overstayed a visa:
“Since day one in office, the Biden-Harris administration has made it crystal clear that they support an open border and providing mass amnesty to illegal immigrants through unlawful catch-and-release programs,” said Senator Blackburn. “Our Visa Integrity Preservation Act would stop the Biden-Harris administration from devaluing U.S. citizenship and making illegal immigration legal."
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Katie Britt, Sen. Ted Budd, Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Mike Crapo, Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Steve Daines, Sen. Bill Hagerty, Sen. James Lankford, Sen. Pete Ricketts, Sen. Jim Risch, Sen. Dan Sullivan, Sen. Thom Tillis, Sen. Tommy TubervilleDaines Introduces Bill to Combat Biden-Harris’ Failed Amnesty Program
Oct. 3, 2024"U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined his Republican colleagues in introducing the “Visa Integrity Preservation Act,” which will halt the Biden-Harris administration’s violation of the “Immigration and Nationality Act” by ending its policy of allowing immigrants who illegally entered the U.S. or overstayed their visas to regularize their status through obtaining temporary work visas."
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Katie Britt, Sen. Ted Budd, Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Mike Crapo, Sen. Steve Daines, Sen. Bill Hagerty, Sen. James Lankford, Sen. Pete Ricketts, Sen. Jim Risch, Sen. Dan Sullivan, Sen. Thom Tillis, Sen. Tommy TubervilleCornyn, Cruz, Tillis, 11 GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Stop Biden-Harris Amnesty Program
Sept. 26, 2024"U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Budd (R-NC), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Steve Daines (R-MT), Katie Britt (R-AL), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), James Lankford (R-OK), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced their Visa Integrity Preservation Act, which would close a loophole in current law that the Biden-Harris administration took advantage of in a June 2024 executive action to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants who entered the United States without inspection or overstayed a visa:
“For almost four years, the Biden-Harris administration has waived their magic amnesty wand to create unlawful programs that allow any and every person to enter and stay in the U.S. – legally or not,” said Sen. Cornyn. “By strengthening the laws already on the books, our legislation would root out this massive pull factor while also preserving the integrity of our employment-based nonimmigrant visa program, and I’m grateful to my colleagues for their support.”
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Katie Britt, Sen. Ted Budd, Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. Mike Crapo, Sen. Ted Cruz, Sen. Steve Daines, Sen. Bill Hagerty, Sen. James Lankford, Sen. Pete Ricketts, Sen. Jim Risch, Sen. Dan Sullivan, Sen. Thom Tillis, Sen. Tommy Tuberville