Press Releases

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and sponsor of the Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act, is calling for passage of his legislation as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published a final regulation for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. On a virtual town hall yesterday with Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY-04), co-sponsor of the bill, as well as numerous veteran and caregiver stakeholders, Rep. Hudson called on the House Veterans Affairs Committee to advance the bipartisan legislation as soon as possible.

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has secured three amendments approved today in the latest appropriations bill focused on improving school funding and safety, as well as increasing accountability in the defense industry.

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has secured two provisions in the latest appropriations bill to address PFAS chemicals including GenX.

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today to advocate for improving roads in the Uwharrie National Forest. In his remarks, Rep. Hudson urged his colleagues to support his amendment to the budget to highlight the need to fund construction of roads under the control of the U.S. Forest Service, like those in the Uwharrie National Forest.

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement on the passing of Sergeant Bryan C. Mount who died in Syria on July 21, 2020, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve:

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the passing of Locust Chief of Police Steven R. "Smitty" Smith:

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, has secured several key provisions for active-duty servicemembers, military families and veterans in the FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has co-sponsored the Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act, a bipartisan package of measures to reduce America's dependence on foreign sources of critical medal supplies needed to fight COVID-19, boost domestic manufacturing to make those supplies here in America, and make much-needed improvements and updates to America's Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). The bill is expected to be considered in the House Energy and Commerce Committee this week.