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April 20, 2021

We know there are certain controllable factors that affect our risk of developing cancer. Whether you smoke, what you eat and drink, and how often you exercise can all play a role.

We are also aware that some factors are out of our control, like family history of the disease. What most people do not know, however, is that our ZIP code has an effect on how we experience cancer.

Issues:Health Care
April 14, 2021

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Forest Service have released proposed action and entered the scoping phase of the roads project, that could impact the Green Gap area of Montgomery County.

The public comment period for this project started March 30th and is open for 30 days. Rep. Richard Hudson has contacted members of the Green Gap community to alert them to the time of this comment period.

April 9, 2021

MISSION, Texas (WTVD) -- U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-NC, visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday as the political battles about immigration policies appear to reach yet another climax in a decades-long debate.

Issues:Immigration
April 7, 2021

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — A growing crisis at the U.S. southern border is prompting a North Carolina congressman to join almost a dozen House Republican leaders on a trip to meet with Border Patrol Agents and tour several key immigration facilities and sites.

"The Biden border crisis is a self-inflicted humanitarian, national security and public health crisis," Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-08) said. "I have demanded answers from the Biden Administration about its disastrous border policies, including that of releasing COVID-positive migrants into our country."

Issues:Immigration
March 16, 2021

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – Holding up his vaccination card, Rep. Richard Hudson got the Pfizer vaccine as soon as he was eligible.

The Republican who represents Cumberland County and Fort Bragg said he wants to see his home state completely open up but for that to happen safely people need to get the shot.

"I think it is important we all get vaccinated as soon as we can so we can get back to our lives. We need to get our schools open, we need to get our businesses open, we need to get back to normal," said Hudson.

Issues:Coronavirus
March 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The scenes are all too familiar: mass shootings in America.

On Capitol Hill, with Democrats in charge of both chambers, lawmakers are once again looking to enhance gun control measures. But the effort is sparking a familiar divide.

On two recent background check bills, North Carolina lawmakers in the U.S. House were split along party lines. Democrats voted for the bills, while Republicans opposed them. The House as a whole was similarly divided.

March 11, 2021

Republican North Carolina Reps. Dan Bishop and Richard Hudson are sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding answers on why illegal immigrants reportedly testing positive for COVID-19 are allowed to seek asylum in the U.S., specifically their state.

Issues:Immigration
March 11, 2021

U.S.A. (AmmoLand.com)- Congressman Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) isn't given to hyperbole. When he speaks, he means what he says. It's worth paying attention.

It's too bad his fellow Members of Congress would rather listen to gun control sycophants instead of serving the people they were elected to represent.

March 9, 2021

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are leading an effort on two gun reform measures to expand background checks, but are facing heavy opposition from Republicans.

"The Democrats are concerned about taking away our Second Amendment rights," Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican from North Carolina, said Tuesday.

March 9, 2021

Rep. Richard Hudson said last year's record number of firearms sales in the United States was directly attributable to the Black Lives Matter riots and mayhem that engulfed American cities and resulted in at least 25 deaths.

Appearing on Newsmax TV Tuesday, the North Carolina Republican said it was not surprising that federal background checks exclusively related to the sale of firearms reached 21 million in 2020, a 60% increase over the previous year.