Ted Budd

It is well known that Communist China is a leading violator of internationally recognized human rights, unjustly imprisoning or detaining individuals to suppress their freedom of religion or speech.

The American people deserve access to reliable, affordable energy.

I know that in each county, every item almost is over $100,000. That’s every single thing that runs through a rather significant agency. I just don’t think that’s the way you navigate this.

I look forward to hearing from @Sec_Noem on how we can work together to ensure WNC projects quickly receive promised federal funds.

And I can tell you that every other Cabinet secretary has been wonderful to work with and very easy to work with, and I look forward to that from Secretary Noem.

Choke holding this thing or stonewalling states that are hurt by hurricanes is not the way to get rid of waste fraud and abuse.

We’ve let leadership know we’re going to place holds on all DHS nominees until we get an appropriate dialog and response on the outstanding invoices that have not been paid to western North Carolina from FEMA.

But now here we are, nine months later, we still haven’t seen the reimbursements.

For years, Democrat-run sanctuary cities and states have used millions of illegal aliens to grow their political influence.

The more than 60,000 North Carolina members of the Lumbee Tribe have waited decades for federal recognition. They deserve the same rights, privileges, and respect granted to other Native American tribes throughout our country.

I endorsed Thom a long time ago. Look, I’ve known him long before he was ever in this role and supported him. He’s a great partner for the state.

Very concerned about preserving NIH grants

President Biden’s decision to withhold critical ammunition to Israel is a total betrayal of our friend and our ally.

Thank the Chairman for having this hearing as well.

So now that the restrictions have been lifted, how does Brand USA plan to use the emergency funding that they received in Fiscal Year 2022 in the omnibus to restore U.S. inbound travel market to pre-COVID levels?

Thank you, Madam Chair.

The travel and tourism sector is a vital component of the American economy, supporting millions of jobs and contributing significantly to the local, State, and national economies.

As we continue in our recovery, it is crucial that we consider the long-term strategies to strengthen and revitalize this critical sector and make it more competitive globally.

I am honored to serve as the Ranking Member of this subcommittee, and I am honored to be advancing policies that bolster our Nation's travel industry and its economic impact.

So now that the restrictions have been lifted, how does Brand USA plan to use the emergency funding that they received in Fiscal Year 2022 in the omnibus to restore U.S. inbound travel market to pre-COVID levels?

You know, that is a sign that something is not working right.

Thank you, Madam Chair.

I am honored to serve as the Ranking Member of this subcommittee, and I am honored to be advancing policies that bolster our Nation's travel industry and its economic impact.

The travel and tourism sector is a vital component of the American economy, supporting millions of jobs and contributing significantly to the local, State, and national economies.

As we continue in our recovery, it is crucial that we consider the long-term strategies to strengthen and revitalize this critical sector and make it more competitive globally.