Press Releases
March 30, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced today new senior staff members in his Washington and North Carolina offices. Former District Director Billy Constangy has been named Chief of Staff. Constangy, who has worked for Rep. Hudson for more than three years, will replace outgoing Chief of Staff Chris Carter. Deputy District Director Georgia Lozier will replace Constangy as District Director.
March 27, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, by a unanimous vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Issues:Health Care
March 25, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the first recorded deaths due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) in North Carolina, including a person from Cabarrus County.
Issues:Health Care
March 24, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after Wake County (North Carolina) Sheriff Gerald Baker announced that no pistol purchase or concealed carry permits will be processed through the end of April.
Issues:Second Amendment
March 23, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on a coalition of companies announced by the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) to address a shortage of supplies for the coronavirus response. North Carolina-based Parkdale Inc., the largest yarn spinner in the U.S., is helping to lead the efforts.
Issues:Health Care
March 20, 2020
U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-08) and G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) were joined by Reps. Greg Murphy (NC-03), Dan Bishop (NC-09), Ted Budd (NC-13), Alma Adams (NC-12), David Price (NC-04), George Holding (NC-02) and David Rouzer (NC-07) in sending a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy requesting increased aid for small businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
March 19, 2020
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter signed by more than 100 members of the House and Senate urging the Trump administration to maintain access to vetted, temporary workers to help ensure America's agriculture industry has the workforce it needs to continue producing our domestic food supply as our nation combats the COVID-19 epidemic.
Issues:Agriculture
March 18, 2020
U.S. Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-08) was joined by Reps. George Holding, Ted Budd, David Rouzer, Patrick McHenry and Greg Murphy in sending a letter to President Trump's budget director requesting more funds for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Denfense to address an influx of patients due to coronavirus.
March 17, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced today that he has directed the U.S. Army to award the Presidential Unit Citation to the 30th Infantry Division for its service in World War II. Made up in part by soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard, Rep. Hudson has advocated for this designation for the 30th Infantry Division since entering office.
March 17, 2020
Today, Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC-08) joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Representatives David Price (D-NC-04) to send a bipartisan letter to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) in support of Governor Roy Cooper's request for an SBA disaster declaration for economic injury resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Issues:Economy and Jobs