Press Releases
October 10, 2019
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement announcing he plans to join his colleagues to introduce legislation to impose severe sanctions on Turkey after the country launched military operations in northern Syria and against U.S.-allied Kurdish forces.
Issues:Defense & National Security
October 7, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the announcement the United States will withdraw troops from Northern Syria.
Issues:Defense & National Security
September 25, 2019
After consistent pressure from U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a leader on efforts to tackle GenX, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it will begin an investigation to determine what actions the EPA took to verify compliance with requirements of the 2009 Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Premanufacture Notice Consent Order with DuPont [Chemours] to prevent release of the chemical GenX into the Cape Fear River basin.
Issues:Environment
September 17, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), whose district includes Stanly County, sent the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSSA) a letter questioning the probation of North Stanly High School cheerleaders after they were pictured with other students holding a political sign at a recent football game.
September 11, 2019
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the 18th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Issues:Defense & National Security
August 28, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the Rowan County Little League Softball team received an invitation to visit the White House for winning the 2019 Little League Softball World Series title.
August 27, 2019
Today U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-08) and Ted Budd (NC-13), whose districts include Rowan County, sent President Donald Trump a letter asking him to invite the Rowan County Little League Softball team to the White House after winning the 2019 Little League Softball World Series title.
August 2, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced the United States will formally withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty after Russia failed to honor its treaty obligations.
Issues:Defense & National Security
July 31, 2019
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement on the deaths of Spc. Michael Nance and Pfc. Brandon Kreischer, two Paratroopers of Company B., 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division.
Issues:Defense & National Security
July 30, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), UNC Charlotte Class of 1996, released the following statement after UNC Charlotte Chancellor Philip L. Dubois announced he will retire effective June 30, 2020.
Issues:Education