Press Releases

What They Are Saying: Hudson Designating Nov. 21 National Warrior Call Day

November 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) is encouraging North Carolinians to help combat the rising epidemic of veteran and active-duty military suicides. In a press conference Tuesday with Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), both highlighted legislation that designates Nov. 21, 2021 as National Warrior Call Day, a day of outreach to veterans and service members to express thanks for their service and connect them with support resources.

Read more about what they are saying below.

Issues:Defense & National SecurityVeterans

Hudson Releases Statement on the Retirement of Rep. G.K. Butterfield

November 18, 2021

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the retirement of Rep. G.K. Butterfield (NC-01):

Hudson, Tillis Highlight Military and Veteran Suicides, Encourage National Warrior Call Day

November 16, 2021

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) are encouraging North Carolinians to help combat the rising epidemic of veteran and active-duty military suicides. In a press conference today, both highlighted Nov. 21, 2021 as National Warrior Call Day, a day of outreach to veterans and service members to express thanks for their service and connect them with support resources.

Hudson Opposes Latest Vaccine Mandates

November 4, 2021

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on President Biden's latest vaccine mandate for Medicare and Medicaid providers:

"President Biden's latest vaccine mandates are an attack on health care workers labeled heroes just one year ago," said Rep. Hudson. "While vaccines are critical to combat this pandemic, mandates without exemptions threaten liberties and undermine access to public health.

Issues:Health Care

Hudson Releases Statement on Lumbee Recognition Act

November 1, 2021

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"The Lumbee have fought for federal recognition for generations, and passage of this bill is long overdue," said Rep. Hudson. "I am proud to have worked with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to once again help secure its passage in the House. I will continue to work with Representatives Butterfield, Bishop and Price to advance this bill until it becomes law."

Hudson Presses EPA Expert to Communicate Risks of GenX

October 27, 2021

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a leader on efforts to tackle GenX and address contamination in the Cape Fear River, questioned a top official for chemical safety and pollution prevention today about efforts to address GenX in North Carolina.

In a House Environment and Climate Change subcommittee hearing, Rep. Hudson questioned Dr. Michal Ilana Freedhoff, the EPA Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. During their exchange, Rep.

Issues:Environment

Hudson: GenX Toxicity Assessment Overdue, Step in Right Direction

October 25, 2021

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the U.S.

Issues:Environment

Hudson Bills Passed by House to Strengthen PPE Stockpile, Telecommunications Supply Chains

October 20, 2021

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Two bipartisan bills introduced by U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) were passed by the U.S. House of Representatives today.

H.R.

Issues:Economy and JobsHealth Care

Hudson Releases Statement on PFAS Strategic Roadmap

October 18, 2021

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Strategic Roadmap announced today to confront PFAS contamination nationwide, including a toxicity assessment for GenX:

"I’m glad to see the EPA give these toxic forever chemicals the attention they deserve. We need a comprehensive and reasonable approach to combat PFAS and I look forward to reviewing the EPA's Roadmap," said Rep.

Hudson Releases Statement on the Retirement of Rep. David Price

October 18, 2021

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the retirement of Rep. David Price (NC-04):

"David Price has served the people of North Carolina for 34 years with integrity and distinction. Though we almost never agreed on policy, David is an honest broker who I worked with many times to advance the interests of our state and nation.