Press Releases

Rep. Hudson Introduces Bipartisan and Bicameral Resolution in Support of Americans with Rare Diseases

February 28, 2022

Washington, DC – Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) and Rep. André Carson (D-IN), along with Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), have introduced a resolution supporting the designation of the last day of February as “Rare Disease Day.”

Issues:Health Care

Bicameral, Bipartisan Leaders to Biden: Now is Vital Opportunity to Enact Meaningful Cancer Prevention Reforms

February 28, 2022

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Washington, D.C.--As the lead sponsors of the Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (S.

Issues:Health Care

Hudson Calls for Immediate Sanctions on Russia

February 22, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), Chairman of the Committee on Political Affairs and Security of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA), released the following statement on Russia:

Issues:Defense & National Security

County Drops School Mask Mandate Following Hudson Action

February 16, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Mask mandates ended in Cumberland County schools today, as the county health director announced an order requiring masks in public indoor spaces will also end Sunday. This action follows a direct appeal by U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), who urged the director to allow optional masking in schools.

Issues:CoronavirusEducation

Hudson Congratulates Cabarrus and Stanly County Students Nominated for U.S. Service Academies

February 14, 2022

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Issues:Education

Hudson Nominates Cumberland County Students for U.S. Service Academies

February 14, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) has nominated seven Cumberland County students to U.S. Service Academies. Angelina Finnie of Overhills High School, Cameron Mock, James Stover, Marion Harper Ray, and Sean Ryan of Jack Britt High School, and Ku’ili Bandmann and Trent Leone of Pine Forest High School were among 13 total students nominated by Rep.

Issues:Education

Hudson Nominates Moore County Students for U.S. Service Academies

February 14, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) has nominated two Moore County students to U.S. Service Academies. Robert Hyder attends Pinecrest High School and was nominated to the U.S. Military Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Trevor Hilburn attends Union Pines High School and was nominated to the U.S. Military Academy. In total, Rep.

Issues:Education

Hudson Urges Optional Masking for Cumberland County Schools to Proceed

February 11, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) is urging the Cumberland County Health Department to revise an order and allow optional masks for county schools. On Tuesday, the Cumberland County Board of Education voted to make masks optional for students. However, the decision is being blocked by an abatement order issued by the Cumberland County Health Department in Aug. 2021 mandating masks indoors.

In a letter today to the Cumberland County Health Director, Rep. Hudson urged the Department to revise the order.

Issues:Education

Reps. Hudson and Schrier Introduce Legislation to Alleviate Health Care Staffing Shortages in Pandemic Response

February 9, 2022

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WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA) and Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced a bill to prevent and address staffing shortages during disaster and pandemic responses (HR 6634).

Issues:Health Care

Hudson Defends Parents' Rights, Urges Passage of the Unmask Our Kids Act

February 8, 2022

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) addressed the House floor today in defense of parents' rights as schools continue to implement mask mandates on students. In his remarks, Rep. Hudson urged passaged of H.R. 6619, the Unmask Our Kids Act, which he cosponsored to block federal education funds from going to school districts unless schools provide in-person learning and mask mandates allow parents to opt-out on behalf of their children.

Issues:Education