2021: Budd Co-Sponsored Legislation To Prohibit Abortions On The Basis Of Down Syndrome. According to a press release from Congressman Ron Estes, “Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kan., has introduced legislation (H.R. 532) to amend title 18, U.S. Code, ‘to prohibit discrimination by abortion against an unborn child on the basis of Down syndrome.’ The bill was introduced on Jan. 28 and has 29 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., Randy Weber, R-Texas, Doug Lamborn, R-Colo., Ted Budd, R-N.C.” [Press Release – Rep. Ron Estes, 1/30/21]