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  3. Sen. Ted Budd

Sen. Ted Budd

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Map PinCandler, NC

Safeguard civil liberties in protest investigations

The federal investigation into potential terrorism law violations related to the Columbia University protests is deeply concerning from a civil liberties perspective. While the government has legitimate interests in maintaining public safety, conflating peaceful protest activities with terrorism ris

Verified VoterMebane, NC

How long will you let the constitution be trampled? How is it ever ok for anyone to just ignore a DOJ ruling? Deport Elon, Impeach Trump, give us our country back!

Verified VoterMorrisville, NC

Resume Agent Orange cleanup to prevent environmental catastrophe

The Trump administration's abrupt halt to funding for the Agent Orange cleanup at the Bien Hoa air base puts hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese civilians at grave risk of dioxin poisoning. With the rainy season fast approaching, contaminated soil could flood into nearby communities and waterways, p

Verified VoterConcord, NC

The arrest of Mahmoud Khalil is appalling. He is a legal resident and married to a citizen, who hasn’t been charged with any crimes. The government’s treatment of him is appalling - use your voice and speak up. He should be free, and we should be ashamed. What are you doing to protect our freedom of

Map PinGreensboro, NC

Don’t let Trump gut medical research funding.

I am anxious for a day to go by without seeing another headline, exposing an idiotic or illegal action or a combination there of taken by the Trump administration. The most recent insanity is cutting funding for the diabetes prevention program funded by NIH and administered by Columbia. Diabetes is

Verified VoterChapel Hill, NC

Thank you for taking the time to read this. As your constituent, I appreciate it. Please vote NO on the SAVE act! It is premeditated voter disenfranchis ement, plain and simple. Every Citizen Gets A Vote. Otherwise, we have taxation without representation, and you know how that ended for the LAST

Map PinBelmont, NC

What are you doing about tRump violating Court Orders? He was ordered not to deport the Doctor and Professor, and the Venezuelans. Yet he did. You NEED to stand up to this! He CAN NOT over rule the Judicial Branch! Bad enough you gave him your balls and will not stand up to him for taking your job a

Map PinGlade Valley, NC

Do not allow Trump to do an end run around court orders.

Hold Trump’s feet to the judicial fire. If you stay silent while he runs around court orders, you will be held directly responsible for the failure of our democracy. Our Constitution established three branches of government for a good reason. It is your duty to check Trump’s actions by all means ava

Map PinIndian Trail, NC

Are you ok with disappearing people?

Are we a country who disappears people? Is this ok with you? Are we a country where the leaders are truly above the law and accountable to no one? Is THAT what you want? Your government has made us pariahs with our allies. People are dying bc of cuts to the VA and USAID. People WILL die and

Map PinAsheville, NC

Addressing the Illegal Transfer of Individuals to Venezuelan Prisons

I am writing to express my deep concern about the alarming reports of individuals, including possible American citizens and others, being illegally detained and transferred to prisons in Venezuela. This practice not only violates international human rights laws but also endangers the lives of those

Verified VoterEden, NC

VOTE NO ON HR 1968

I am deeply concerned about the checks and balances in our government. Congress is supposed to represent us and control how our tax dollars are spent. This is not a power the President or an illegitimate department should have. I am calling on you to VOTE NO on HR 1968. You need to vote no for the

Verified VoterMorrisville, NC

The Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport hundreds of immigrants, including alleged Venezuelan gang members, even after a federal judge issued an order temporarily barring the deportations, is deeply concerning. This 18th century wartime law, which has been invoked on

Map PinDenver, NC

Fund our libraries! How can we be competitive with other countries who educate and support their population if we dont?

Verified VoterMooresville, NC

Our constitution set up three co-equal branches of government. The corrupt Trump administration just ignored a court order and deported hundreds of Venezuelans in violation of the order. They have also kidnapped a green card holder and are holding him thousands of miles away from his pregnant wife a

Map PinWaynesville, NC

Do no gut Library and museum funding

Dear Congress, Libraries are for everyone. It's the place people from all walks of life flock towards. It's the place where we all belong. Libraries are the place where neighbors come together. Mister Rogers' neighbors collide at the library to help one another. It's the place where we come together

Verified VoterBlack Mountain, NC

The USDA's decision to cancel $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks will have a devastating impact on efforts to address food insecurity in our state. This funding was crucial for purchasing fresh, locally-sourced produce from farmers and distributing it to communities in need

Map PinPfafftown, NC

Oppose defunding IMLS

Please oppose defunding IMLS. Library funding is necessary and helps adults and children with anything from early literacy and education to job training. Maintain funding of IMLS! I’ve worked as a professional librarian for 12 years. I’ve seen countless patrons use library resources to lift themselv

Map PinAsheville, NC

Reinstate funding for NC food banks' local food purchases

The USDA's decision to cancel $11 million in federal funding for North Carolina food banks will have a devastating impact on food security and local economies across the state. This funding through the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program allowed food banks to directly support farmers by purchasin

Verified VoterWinston Salem, NC

Reinstate NC food bank funding, protect food access

The USDA's decision to cancel $11 million in funding for North Carolina food banks will have devastating impacts on access to fresh and nutritious food for vulnerable communities across the state. This funding was a vital lifeline, enabling food banks like the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North

Map PinGranite Falls, NC

Restore 442nd WWII history to Army website records

The erasure of the history of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team from the U.S. Army's official website is a disservice to the immense sacrifices and valor displayed by these Japanese-American soldiers during World War II. This highly decorated unit overcame intense racism and prejudice at home to serv

Verified VoterMorrisville, NC

Reinstate vital foreign aid to save millions globally

Halting U.S. foreign aid programs is having catastrophic and deadly consequences for the world's most vulnerable populations, especially children. An estimated 600,000 people could die over a decade in South Africa alone without PEPFAR HIV/AIDS treatment funding. Experts estimate nearly 200,000 new

Verified VoterConcord, NC

Given Trump’s newest executive order, gutting libraries and museums - what are you doing to protect these institutions? Museums protect and share our past and present, which I think is important - but libraries are an absolute cornerstone of our community. Their free services are invaluable to commu

Verified VoterHarmony, NC

A mural of Tony Fauci was meant to inspire staff. Then NIH took it down. Five years after the coronavirus pandemic began, Trump officials continue to blame Fauci for missteps — and are minimizing his presence on his old campus. DESPICABLE!!! As are YOU!

Verified VoterHillsborough, NC

FREE MAHMOUD KHALIL

The detention of Mahmoud Khalil is illegal and he should be released immediately. As a legal resident of the United States, the Constitution affords him all of the legal protections similar to a US citizen and the government has shared ZERO evidence that supports his arrest. I don’t agree with his p

Verified VoterSmithfield, NC

Do not vote for this continuing resolution and do not vote for cloture! I say let the GOP fall on their faces, they created this shut down because their proposal is unreasonable and bad for the American people. I expect you to stand up for me and all of the rest of us here in North Carolina to say n

Verified VoterMorrisville, NC

Senior White House staff must receive FBI background checks

The White House's decision to halt the FBI's standard background check process for senior staff raises significant concerns about upholding proper vetting procedures and national security. Transferring these crucial investigations to the Department of Defense is an unprecedented move that breaks fro

Map PinWilmington, NC

Do Your Job, Protect Our Children’s Right to Education

President Trump is trying to shut down the U.S. Department of Education, and if he succeeds, our children, our teachers, and our schools will feel the impact. This department isn’t some bureaucratic waste—it protects our kids’ rights, ensures schools in low-income communities get the funding they ne

Verified VoterAsheville, NC

Oppose unchecked spending authority ceded to Trump administration

The proposed continuing resolution before the Senate raises serious concerns about giving too much unchecked authority to the Trump administration over federal spending decisions. By stripping away hundreds of specific funding directives that typically guide agency expenditures, the bill effectively

Map PinWake Forest, NC

Reject Disastrous Fascist Bill, Defend Democracy and Justice

The GOP's proposed funding bill is an unacceptable betrayal of the American people. It gifts Trump and Musk free rein to continue their disastrous agenda unchecked, abandoning working families at a time when they are struggling the most. This bill is a slap in the face to all those fighting for just

Map PinCharlotte, NC

Study up on the Department of Education

Mr. Budd: You recently sent a form response to my email about supporting the existence of the Department of Education. I disagree with literally everything in it. Spending less on education and refusing to support students with special needs -- which is what the Department of Education does -- is a

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