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March 26, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, held a hearing to review the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and examine how Congress can modernize communications policy for today’s economy.

“The Telecommunications Act was a huge milestone when it was enacted. It was the first major rewrite of communications policy since the Communications Act of 1934,” said Rep. Hudson. “The world of 1996 looks nothing like the world of today, and it’s time that we update our laws to reflect that.”

March 25, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, participated with his bipartisan Energy & Commerce colleagues in a full committee markup of legislation to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority and modernize the nation’s emergency alert system.

March 23, 2026

Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) sent a bipartisan letterto Secretary of State Marco Rubio, requesting the State Department use its diplomatic efforts to counter the spread of Chinese telecommunications networks and strengthen U.S. leadership in global technology standards.

March 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Richard Hudson’s (NC-09) H.R. 2196, the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act, unanimously and with bipartisan support. The bill gives the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation more time to complete the National EMS Memorial in Washington, D.C. at no cost to the taxpayer.

March 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced today that Alex (Stepahin) Rosemond will serve as his new Chief of Staff. Rosemond will replace current Chief of Staff Luke Blanchat, who will join the Government Affairs team at Checkmate Government Relations after more than two years leading the team.

March 12, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) led a letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) urging the Administration to incorporate silicon carbide (SiC) into the implementation of America’s AI Action Plan. The letter was also signed by Representatives Pat Harrigan, David Rouzer, Chuck Edwards, and Tim Moore.

March 6, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined his Energy & Commerce colleagues in a full committee markup of several bipartisan bills, including legislation focused on strengthening the security and resilience of America’s energy infrastructure.

March 4, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and his bipartisan colleagues on Wednesday to advocate for passage of the Love Lives On Act, bipartisan legislation that protects survivor benefits for spouses of fallen servicemembers.

Issues:Veterans
February 25, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) made the following statement.

“President Trump laid out a powerful case for the American comeback and proved strong leadership delivers results. Inflation is down to 2.4%, gas is at a four-year low, private sector jobs are rising, and the Working Families Tax Cuts are putting more money back in the pockets of seniors, parents, and small businesses.

February 17, 2026

Southern Pines, NC – Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced that his Southern Pines and Fayetteville offices are accepting submissions from North Carolina’s Ninth District for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition.

“The Congressional Art Competition is a wonderful opportunity for our District’s high school students to showcase their artistic ability, and I look forward to seeing this year’s submissions,” said Rep. Hudson.