Senator Ted Budd has recently shared his perspectives on energy policy, workforce development, and international competition in artificial intelligence through a series of tweets. His statements emphasize the importance of legislative action to bolster American economic and technological leadership.
On May 8, 2025, Senator Budd highlighted the critical role of energy generation in maintaining competitive advantage in the AI sector. He stated that “The AI race will be won or lost on our ability to generate power.” He further urged Congress to focus on permitting reform post-reconciliation to enhance American energy dominance for both economic growth and national security.
In a tweet from May 9, 2025, Senator Budd directed attention to workforce development by sharing an article link with the caption “ICYMI – Sen. Ted Budd: How we can get more Americans the work skills they need”. This indicates his interest in equipping Americans with necessary skills for future job markets.
Later that day, he addressed international competition in AI between the United States and China. He expressed concern over China’s potential influence if America does not accelerate its AI deployment efforts. In his words, “America is by far more innovative, but if we don’t deploy AI fast enough, the Chinese Communist Party will set the rules of the road.”
