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Hudson Secures Landmark Provision in NDAA Allowing Service Members Recourse in DOD Medical Malpractice

December 10, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, released the following statement announcing the bipartisan Conference Report for the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) includes a provision he helped secure to allow service members to seek compensation for medical malpractice unrelated to their military duties and caused by a Department of Defense health care provider.
Issues:
Defense & National Security, Health Care, Veterans

Hudson Urges Army to End Ban on Religious Dog Tags

December 9, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, sent Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper a letter regarding recent reports the Department of the Army reversed its longstanding practice of allowing biblical references on Army-licensed products, including replica dog tags. Rep. Hudson spearheaded a letter with 14 of his colleagues urging Sec. Esper "to investigate this matter, reverse the Army's decision, and continue to protect the religious freedom of our men and women in uniform."
Issues:
Defense & National Security

Hudson Statement on Holding Retirement

December 6, 2019 Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the retirement of Rep. George Holding (NC-02).

Hudson Announces $321,150 Grant for Stanly County Schools

November 20, 2019 Press Release
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Stanly County Schools a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant of $321,150.00.
Issues:
Education, Health Care

Hudson Statement on Bipartisan PFAS Legislation

November 20, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a leader on efforts to tackle GenX, issued the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to advance a bipartisan PFAS reform package (H.R. 535) to the House floor.

Hudson Votes Against Short-Term Spending Bill

November 19, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and an outspoken advocate for North Carolina's military community, released the following statement after voting against a short-term continuing resolution that will extend government funding at current levels until December 20, 2019 and continues to provide a cloud of uncertainty for our military.
Issues:
Defense & National Security, Federal Budget

Hudson Asks MLB Not To Eliminate Minor League Teams

November 19, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) joined a bipartisan effort with more than 100 of his colleagues in the House of Representatives to urge Major League Baseball (MLB) to abandon its plan to eliminate 42 Minor League teams.

Hudson Sends Letter to Speaker Pelosi

November 4, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) sent Speaker Nancy Pelosi a letter expressing his concerns with the partisan nature of House Democrats' impeachment process and the secrecy in which it has been conducted.
Issues:
Congressional Issues

Hudson to Attend Medal of Honor Ceremony for Fort Bragg Soldier

October 30, 2019 Press Release
Today at 5:00 PM EDT, President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Matthew O. Williams, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry while serving as a Weapons Sergeant in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Issues:
Defense & National Security

Hudson Introduces Bill to Ensure Quality Care for Veterans

October 28, 2019 Press Release
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for North Carolina's veterans, released the following statement after introducing the Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans Act (H.R. 4858).
Issues:
Health Care, Veterans

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In The News

Salisbury City Council continues talks about how to utilize opportunity zones

October 17, 2019 In The News

SALISBURY — Following last week’s visit by a White House official to see and discuss local opportunity zones, Mayor Al Heggins on Tuesday pushed the City Council to not lose momentum on the issue.

Heggins said she visited Washington on Friday to speak with representatives of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, and Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C.

Issues:
Economy and Jobs, Tax Reform

Hudson announces Turkey sanctions bill

October 14, 2019 In The News

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, announced Thursday that he plans to join his colleagues to introduce legislation to impose severe sanctions on Turkey after that country launched military operations in northern Syria against U.S.-allied Kurdish forces.

Issues:
Defense & National Security

Little League Softball World Championship team from NC honored with White House visit

October 14, 2019 In The News

ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina Little League softball team received the rare honor of a chance to visit the White House and meet the president, according to WSOC.

President Donald Trump posed with a photo with the Little League Softball World Championship team from Rowan County on Friday.

Bill that would give soldiers right to sue government for medical malpractice stalls in Senate

October 14, 2019 In The News

A bipartisan bill that would allow soldiers the right to sue the government for medical malpractice has stalled in the Senate due to opposition from a key senator.

“If you don’t want to support this bill just don’t obstruct it from being passed,” said Stayskal’s attorney Natalie Khawam. “This is a bill that’s bipartisan. It’s not Republican. It’s not Democratic. It’s American.”

Issues:
Defense & National Security, Health Care, Veterans

Reporter Notebook: Rowan Little League girls meet the President, what a capital idea!

October 12, 2019 In The News

SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - I felt like I owed you this one. As the only local reporter (as far as I know) to go to Washington, D.C., to document Rowan County’s girls of summer and their White House invitation, I had a unique insight that I wanted to share on what went on behind the scenes and those wonderful pictures sent out by President Trump.

Rowan Softball Little League World Series champs visit White House

October 11, 2019 In The News

SALISBURY, N.C. - It was an exciting day for the Rowan County softball team -- they made the trip to Washington D.C.

Hudson announces Turkey Sanctions Bill

October 11, 2019 In The News

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep.

Issues:
Defense & National Security

Rowan Little League Softball Team Visits DC

October 11, 2019 In The News

Rowan Little League softball team visits White House

October 10, 2019 In The News

SALISBURY — Dignitaries, family members, coaches and players with the Rowan County Little League softball team toured the White House and met President Donald Trump on Friday afternoon in celebration of their World Series championship.

Lawmakers Consider Legislation Aimed at Lowering Drug Prices

October 10, 2019 In The News

When lawmakers return to Washington after this week’s recess, one item on their to-do list could be the price of prescription drugs.

House Democratic leaders are pushing a plan, but not all North Carolina lawmakers are on board.

Issues:
Health Care

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