Theodore Paul Budd, born on October 21, 1971, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a Republican politician serving as the junior United States Senator for North Carolina since January 3, 2023. Raised on a cattle and commercial chicken farm in Davie County, he developed a strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit from an early age. Budd met his wife, Amy Kate, during a Christian mission trip to the former Soviet Union in 1991; they married in 1994 and have three children. The family resides on the same farm where Budd was raised.

Education

• Appalachian State University: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, 1994.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Master of Theology and Educational Leadership, 1998.
• Wake Forest University: Master of Business Administration, 2007.

Political Experience

• U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in 2016 to represent North Carolina's 13th Congressional District; served three terms from 2017 to 2023.
• U.S. Senate: Elected in 2022; sworn in on January 3, 2023.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Committee Assignments:

  • Armed Services Committee
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  • Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  • Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

• Legislative Initiatives:

  • Co-sponsored the Charitable Act , aiming to provide a tax deduction for all taxpayers making charitable contributions.
  • Introduced the Build the Wall Now Act in February 2023, emphasizing border security.

• Awards:

  • Retail Crime Fighter Award , October 2024.
  • Defender of Economic Freedom Award , June 2024.
  • Guardian of Small Business Award , 2024.

Senator Budd's career reflects a commitment to conservative principles, economic growth, and national security.