Ted Budd

Passing legislation like this is common sense. It is simply a no-brainer.

That is why I applaud my colleague, Representative Gianforte, for introducing H.R. 2543, the appropriately named Stop Improper Payments to Deceased People Act.

We have to take action and reverse course. The path we are on is simply unsustainable, and risks triggering a financial crisis that would undermine the prosperity of the American people.

60 years ago this month, four African American students from North Carolina A&T performed a simple, yet profound act. They sat at Woolworth's lunch counter in front of a detestable ``Whites Only'' sign. They were called rabble-rousers…

I had to miss votes today because I am attending an event in Charlotte, NC, with the President of the United States. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 52 (Shalala amendment), ``yea'' on rollcall No. 53 (Motion…

Tomorrow, the House will vote on the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019, or the PRO Act. This legislation is a liberal wish list that represents a draconian overhaul of our Nation's labor laws at the expense of employers…

The Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade was decided 47 years ago this month. Since abortion was made legal, more than 60 million unborn children have had their lives prematurely ended. This is a matter of conscience, and just like the…

I include in the Record my opposition to these Articles of Impeachment.

Winston Churchill once said: ``Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy. Its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.'' Despite the truth of these words, unfortunately, more and more…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 29 Offered by Mr. Johnson of Louisiana The…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 26 Offered by Mrs. Luria The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from California will be postponed. Amendment No. 23 Offered by Ms. Mucarsel-Powell The Acting…

Last month, House Democrats announced an impeachment inquiry into the President without a formal vote, and they chose Adam Schiff to lead the process. This effectively means that, for the first time in American history, the impeachment of…

I missed votes today to attend the funeral of a family friend. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay'' on rollcall No. 558, ``nay'' on rollcall No. 559 and ``nay'' on rollcall No. 560. ____________________

When Congress passed the Affordable Care Act in 2010, President Obama made a famous promise: that the American people would be able to keep the plans they liked while paying less for health insurance. But, Mr. Speaker, that famous promise…

On September 23, Congress will lose one of its most dedicated Members as Sean Duffy retires from the House. I will miss his unwavering commitment to conservative principles and the way that he never backed down from a fight. In fact, he…

I thank the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Walker), my friend, for yielding, and I thank him for his leadership on this very important piece of legislation. And I also thank the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Adams), my…

In June, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, released a list of criminal illegal aliens who were allowed back into their sanctuary communities by local officials. One such criminal is Rosalio Ramos-Romas, a Honduran citizen who…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. As a family owner and a fan of the Tennessee Walker breed, I rise today in strong support of this very important animal protection bill, the PAST Act, of which I am a cosponsor. I want to thank my good…

I proudly rise today to recognize and honor firefighters from my district in Davie County, North Carolina, who battled an early morning fire caused by a lightning strike earlier this week. Thanks to their efforts and heroism, Mr. Speaker…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Colorado will be postponed. Amendment No. 77 Offered by Ms. Houlahan The Acting CHAIR. It is…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from New York will be postponed. Amendment No. 76 Offered by Mr. Crow The Acting CHAIR. It is now…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Virginia will be postponed. Amendment No. 75 Offered by Mr. Delgado The Acting CHAIR. It…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Chair, I move that the committee do now…

I have noticed a trend lately with the bills that we are voting on. They all have attractive names: the Save the Internet Act, the Equality Act, and now the thing that we are voting on this week, the American Dream and Promise Act. I rise…