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Hudson Introduces Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief Package

October 30, 2020 Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced H.R. 14, the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act. The strategic and targeted COVID-19 relief bill includes provisions under the jurisdiction of the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Appropriations.

Issues:

Coronavirus, Health Care

Hudson Applauds Chemours GenX Petition

October 16, 2020 Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) is applauding a petition filed this week by community groups urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require Chemours Co. to fund PFAS research. The petition asks the EPA to use the authority granted to it under the 2016 overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act, which Rep. Hudson helped become law as a member of the Environment Subcommittee in the U.S. House.

Hudson Introduces Improving the American Drug Supply Chain Act

October 14, 2020 Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced the Improving the American Drug Supply Chain Act, a bipartisan bill to study the drug supply chain and identify obstacles to domestic manufacturing and potential incentives to bring more manufacturing back to the United States.

Issues:

Health Care

Hudson Releases Statement on President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump

October 2, 2020 Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump:

Hudson Releases Statement on Partisan Wish List, Pro-Abortion HEROES Act 2.0

October 1, 2020 Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the HEROES Act 2.0, House Democrats' partisan wish list, pro-abortion legislation voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives:

Hudson Urges Action on Veteran Caregiver Legislation as Program Expands to Pre-9/11 Veterans

October 1, 2020 Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and sponsor of the Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act, is urging passage of his legislation as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers is expanding eligibility to include veterans injured before 9/11.

Issues:

Veterans

Hudson Bill to Advance American Manufacturing Passes House

September 29, 2020 Press Release

A bill to advance American manufacturing written by U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives today.

Issues:

Economy and Jobs

Hudson Discusses Opioid Epidemic With President Trump's "Drug Czar" in Kannapolis

September 28, 2020 Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), author of legislation to improve the disposal of opioids, hosted White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Jim Carroll today in Kannapolis to discuss efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.

Issues:

Health Care

Hudson Secures Federal Waiver for Special Needs Students

September 22, 2020 Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced that he has helped secure a waiver to ensure special needs students can use respite hours and access caregiving services during remote learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issues:

Coronavirus, Education, Health Care

Hudson Announces $13 Million Grant to Improve Railway for Economic Development with Sens. Tillis and Burr, Rep. Bishop

September 21, 2020 Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced with U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) and Representative Dan Bishop (NC-09) that they secured a $13.1 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for the Class III Aberdeen, Carolina & Western Railway (ACWR) located in southcentral North Carolina.

Issues:

Economy and Jobs, Transportation

In The News

Hudson cosponsors bill that could ‘improve military family readiness’

June 2, 2020 In The News

Rachael Riley Fayetteville Observer

A bill introduced to Congress in April could benefit military families, including those with special needs, one of the bill’s cosponsors said.

House Resolution 6489 was introduced to the House on April 10 and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services the same day to “improve military family readiness.”

Issues:

Defense & National Security

Congressman Richard Hudson announces procurement of 100,000 face masks for 8th district

May 14, 2020 In The News

By David Whisenant WBTV

CONCORD, N.C. (WBTV) - According to a press release from Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), 100,000 face masks have been obtained for the 8th District to help respond to COVID-19.

Issues:

Coronavirus

NC lawmakers receive awards for conservative voting records

May 6, 2020 In The News

Laurinburg Exchange

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia – The American Conservative Union Foundation, chaired by Matt Schlapp and host of the Conservative Political Action Conference, has released its 49th edition of its annual Ratings of Congress. The ratings are designed to reflect how well lawmakers adhere to conservative principles.

NC congressmen discuss funding options for small businesses

April 15, 2020 In The News

By Natalie Anderson Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — In a virtual Small Business Town Hall meeting Tuesday morning, U.S. Reps. Richard Hudson, R-8, and Patrick McHenry, R-10, provided information and guidance on the funding options available from the federal government to businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Issues:

Coronavirus, Economy and Jobs

Hudson holds town hall to discuss Covid-19 economic aid

April 14, 2020 In The News

By Chris Miller Stanly News and Press

In a telephone town hall Tuesday morning, U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-08), along with U.S. Rep. Patrick McHenry (NC-10), answered questions about the federal government’s $2.2 trillion stimulus package, also known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was passed by Congress and signed by President Trump in late March.

Issues:

Coronavirus, Economy and Jobs

‘I Got Lucky’: A Peru Vacation, A Perilous Return

April 9, 2020 In The News

By Mary Kate Murphy

With multiple Middle Eastern deployments under his belt, Rob Harris is something of an expert on high-stakes travel experiences.

But when he got back to North Carolina a week ago from his first personal trip abroad in South America, the 32-year-old Army veteran was almost ready to kiss the ground.

Issues:

Coronavirus