Press Releases
December 9, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, sent Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper a letter regarding recent reports the Department of the Army reversed its longstanding practice of allowing biblical references on Army-licensed products, including replica dog tags. Rep. Hudson spearheaded a letter with 14 of his colleagues urging Sec. Esper "to investigate this matter, reverse the Army's decision, and continue to protect the religious freedom of our men and women in uniform."
Issues:Defense & National Security
December 6, 2019
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the retirement of Rep. George Holding (NC-02).
November 20, 2019
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Stanly County Schools a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant of $321,150.00.
Issues:EducationHealth Care
November 20, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a leader on efforts to tackle GenX, issued the following statement after the House Energy and Commerce Committee voted to advance a bipartisan PFAS reform package (H.R. 535) to the House floor.
November 19, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and an outspoken advocate for North Carolina's military community, released the following statement after voting against a short-term continuing resolution that will extend government funding at current levels until December 20, 2019 and continues to provide a cloud of uncertainty for our military.
November 19, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) joined a bipartisan effort with more than 100 of his colleagues in the House of Representatives to urge Major League Baseball (MLB) to abandon its plan to eliminate 42 Minor League teams.
November 4, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) sent Speaker Nancy Pelosi a letter expressing his concerns with the partisan nature of House Democrats' impeachment process and the secrecy in which it has been conducted.
Issues:Congressional Issues
October 30, 2019
Today at 5:00 PM EDT, President Donald J. Trump will award the Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Matthew O. Williams, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry while serving as a Weapons Sergeant in Support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Issues:Defense & National Security
October 28, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for North Carolina's veterans, released the following statement after introducing the Ensuring Quality Care for Our Veterans Act (H.R. 4858).
Issues:Health CareVeterans
October 27, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement on the announcement that U.S. Special Operations Forces killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a raid in Syria.
Issues:Defense & National Security