Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the House Republican leader on pandemic preparedness, has introduced legislation to enhance the development of vaccines through public-private partnerships with the FDA and NIH. The legislation was cosponsored by Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-18), the Health Subcommittee Chair. This is the second bill introduced by Rep. Hudson this week focused on pandemic preparedness issues.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on a U.S. District Court ruling against California's long-time ban on assault weapons:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following news reports of a second major cyberattack this week by Russian actors, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) is calling on President Joe Biden to postpone a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin scheduled for later this month until Putin stops the cyberattacks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has cosponsored the Recognizing the Protection of Motorsports Act of 2021, or "RPM Act." This bill permanently blocks attempts by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate modified motor vehicles used for racing. Rep. Hudson is an original cosponsor of the bill, which was introduced this month by Rep. Patrick McHenry (NC-10).
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on today's hearing of David Chipman to serve as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms in the Senate Judiciary Committee:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the one year anniversary of the murder of George Floyd:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), representative of Fort Bragg, testified before the Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction today to request funding for priorities to support the mission of the 82nd Airborne, as well as invest in infrastructure at Fort Bragg, N.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the Biden administration's action to waive sanctions on the Russian Nord Stream II pipeline, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a member of the House Energy Action Team, introduced a resolution today opposing the pipeline and urging President Biden to stand up to Russia. It also calls out the Biden administration for reversing on previous statements made against Nord Stream II.
Rep. Hudson was joined by 16 original cosponsors.
"I support multiple investigations across the FBI and DOJ that have been underway for months, resulting in hundreds of arrests. I support congressional committees of jurisdiction to continue their investigations. I support the bipartisan investigation by the Architect of the Capitol, that was agreed on by Republicans and Democrats and given $10 million to conduct a thorough security review.