Profile research reviewed Aug 18, 2026
Ted Budd is a Republican senator from North Carolina. Congress.gov records his Senate service beginning in 2023 after three terms representing North Carolina in the U.S. House.
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Ted Budd
Ted Budd is a Republican senator from North Carolina. Congress.gov records his Senate service beginning in 2023 after three terms representing North Carolina in the U.S. House.
Budd's official Senate biography lists current service on Armed Services, the Select Committee on Intelligence, Commerce, Science and Transportation, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and the Joint Economic Committee.
His official biography records a background in business and education before his first election to Congress in 2016. The editorial layer records sourced office history and notable legislative work while leaving routine votes and disputed policy claims to the public-record and evidence-review layers.
Current / reviewed roles
- U.S. Senator — North Carolina
Committees & Leadership
Current and reviewed institutional roles
- Senate Armed Services Committee
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
- Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
- Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee
- Joint Economic Committee
Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & congressional activity
Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act
Budd’s official office says the bill received bipartisan Commerce Committee approval in July 2026 and advanced to the Senate floor.
Claims & Evidence
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