Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced the Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act, a bill to streamline the burdensome process of deploying broadband on federal lands.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced an amendment today to provide $1 billion for vaccines for teachers. During a markup in the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021, Rep. Hudson offered the amendment to add the funding that will prioritize COVID-19 vaccines for teachers so that schools can reopen as quickly as possible.
TROY, N.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has nominated 20 students from throughout the 8th District to U.S. service academies. During a ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Montgomery Community College in Troy, Rep. Hudson congratulated the students and thanked them for their willingness to serve our country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the opening day of the 117th Congress one month ago, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. The legislation was introduced with a record 154 bipartisan original cosponsors. The legislation has since been referred to the Judiciary Committee and now has 166 cosponsors.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement congratulating Maureen Stover, the 2021 North Carolina Teacher of the Year, on being named a National Teacher of the Year finalist by the Council of Chief State School Officers. Stover is an Air Force veteran and teaches biology, earth and environmental science, and advancement via individual determination (AVID) at Cumberland International Early College High School in Fayetteville.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on an Executive Order signed today by President Joe Biden to promote buying American products:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the confirmation of Lloyd Austin as Defense Secretary:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the inauguration of President Joe Biden:
"Today, I attended the inauguration of President Joe Biden as a symbol of my commitment to our Constitution. I believe the peaceful transfer of power is a core principle of our Republic.