Press Releases
April 13, 2018
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement announcing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has released additional federal grants for the State of North Carolina associated with Hurricane Matthew, including $1,072,065.00 in federal funds to Fayetteville for damages to the Devonwood Lower Dam.
April 12, 2018
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House failed to pass H.J.Res. 2, legislation Rep. Hudson cosponsored proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Issues:Federal Budget
April 11, 2018
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing. Rep. Hudson sought answers about what standards Facebook uses to censor content and how they are enforced, constituents' personal privacy concerns, and what the company is doing to protect personal user data – particularly when it comes to the information of those who serve in the Armed Forces.
April 11, 2018
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on Speaker Paul Ryan (WI-01).
Issues:Congressional Issues
April 6, 2018
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, released the following statement responding to the Trump Administration's actions to impose new sanctions on Russian oligarchs, officials and entities in response to worldwide malign activity. As a Commissioner, Rep. Hudson has consistently and strongly condemned Russian aggression against Ukraine and other neighboring countries.
Issues:Defense & National Security
April 4, 2018
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after notifying local high schools he is now accepting entries from all interested Eighth District high school students for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition.
Issues:Education
April 4, 2018
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) and Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) released the following statements after President Donald Trump signed their bipartisan bill, the Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
March 28, 2018
On Tuesday, March 27, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a leader in Congress's efforts to combat the opioid crisis, hosted a roundtable discussion at Serenity House in Concord to meet with local leaders, local officials, law enforcement, health care professionals and members of our community fighting addiction and talk about ways to improve public health response efforts.
Issues:Health Care
March 27, 2018
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a member of the U.S. Helsinki Commission, released the following statement responding to the Trump Administration's decision to expel Russian diplomats and close a Russian consulate. As a Commissioner, Rep. Hudson has consistently and strongly condemned Russian aggression against Ukraine and other neighboring countries.
Issues:Defense & National Security
March 26, 2018
On Friday, March 23, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of Fort Bragg, hosted the Committee on Veterans' Affairs to conduct an open oversight field hearing entitled, "Partnering, Payment and Provider Access: VA Community Care in North Carolina."
Issues:Veterans