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August 4, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday to improve health care in rural communities and expand telehealth services:
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July 31, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and sponsor of the Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act, is calling for passage of his legislation as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published a final regulation for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. On a virtual town hall yesterday with Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY-04), co-sponsor of the bill, as well as numerous veteran and caregiver stakeholders, Rep. Hudson called on the House Veterans Affairs Committee to advance the bipartisan legislation as soon as possible.
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July 30, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has secured three amendments approved today in the latest appropriations bill focused on improving school funding and safety, as well as increasing accountability in the defense industry.
July 24, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has secured two provisions in the latest appropriations bill to address PFAS chemicals including GenX.
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July 23, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today to advocate for improving roads in the Uwharrie National Forest. In his remarks, Rep. Hudson urged his colleagues to support his amendment to the budget to highlight the need to fund construction of roads under the control of the U.S. Forest Service, like those in the Uwharrie National Forest.
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July 23, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement on the passing of Sergeant Bryan C. Mount who died in Syria on July 21, 2020, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve:
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July 22, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the passing of Locust Chief of Police Steven R. "Smitty" Smith:
July 20, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, has secured several key provisions for active-duty servicemembers, military families and veterans in the FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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July 16, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has co-sponsored the Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act, a bipartisan package of measures to reduce America's dependence on foreign sources of critical medal supplies needed to fight COVID-19, boost domestic manufacturing to make those supplies here in America, and make much-needed improvements and updates to America's Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). The bill is expected to be considered in the House Energy and Commerce Committee this week.
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July 6, 2020
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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), along with Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-36), are leading the bipartisan effort to call on VA Secretary Robert Wilkie to expand the Department of Veterans Affairs Open Burn Pit Registry to include veterans who have served in Syria.
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January 10, 2020
In The News
The US House this morning passed the PFAS Action Act, 247-159, which would strengthen the nearly non-existent regulations for toxic perfluorinated compounds. PFAS are widespread in the environment, particularly in groundwater, surface water and drinking water. The compounds are found throughout North Carolina, where it has contaminated drinking water.
January 10, 2020
In The News
The U.S. House approved a bill Friday targeting so-called ‘forever chemicals,' also known as PFAS.
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January 7, 2020
In The News
CONCORD — A program at Atrium Health Cabarrus intended to thank military veterans started as a small goal in a small wooden box.
Carmen Frutig, a nurse in the intensive care unit, pushed for more.
Frutig initially started an “Honor Box,” which provided small gifts for military veterans receiving treatment at the hospital.
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January 6, 2020
In The News
Later this week, the U.S. House is expected to vote on a bill aimed at regulating so-called ‘forever chemicals.’