Press Releases
January 3, 2021
In accordance with the 12th Amendment, Congress will meet in a joint session on January 6th to count Electoral College votes following the 2020 presidential election.
December 28, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, released the following statement after voting today to approve the FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report in the U.S. House of Representatives:
"As Fort Bragg's Congressman, it is my responsibility to ensure our troops, their families and our veterans have the support they deserve.
Issues:Defense & National Security
December 17, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on a fatal officer-involved shooting with the Concord Police Department:
"Renee and I are devastated to learn of the officer-involved shooting last night in Concord.
December 8, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, released the following statement on the FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report that was passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives:
Issues:Defense & National Security
December 3, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) joined U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Raul Ruiz (CA-36) today to introduce H.R. 8845, the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, legislation to ensure timely Medicare coverage of groundbreaking early cancer detection tests for our nation’s seniors.
Issues:Health Care
November 30, 2020
(FOX 46 CHARLOTTE)– Bipartisan anger on Capitol Hill continues to grow as military families, whose loved ones were injured or killed due to medical malpractice, are left in limbo. In a letter to Acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller, Fort Bragg Congressman Richard Hudson (R-Concord) calls the Defense Department's delay in processing medical malpractice claims "unacceptable."
November 17, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has been unanimously elected by his colleagues as House Republican Conference Secretary for the 117th Congress. In this leadership position within the House Republican Conference, Rep. Hudson will focus on prioritizing member development, keeping Republicans on offense, and coordinating Republican communications strategies.
Issues:Congressional Issues
November 7, 2020
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the state of the 2020 election:
"Election results remain unofficial and the process is far from over. The American people deserve transparency and I support President Trump's calls to ensure every legal vote is counted and the rule of law is protected. By doing this, we can uphold the integrity and confidence of our elections."
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November 2, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Chairman of the Committee on Political Affairs and Security of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly released the following statement on the attack in Vienna:
October 30, 2020
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:CoronavirusHealth Care