Press Releases
January 29, 2015
Yesterday, members of three southeastern states united to kick-off the newly formed Atlantic Offshore Energy Caucus. Co-Chairs Rep. Richard Hudson (NC-08), Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC-03), and Rep. Scott Rigell (VA-02) join as leaders of the caucus to advance policies that explore and expand energy production in the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf as part of an all-of-the-above national energy strategy. In a concerted effort to press towards expanding energy development along our coasts, the caucus intends to guide the debate forward, stressing the incredible opportunity southeastern states have to harvest the energy from the Atlantic.
Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy
January 27, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Co-Chairman of the Atlantic Offshore Energy Caucus, released the following statement in reaction to President Obama's offshore drilling proposal which seeks to open up North Carolina's coast to drilling:
Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy
January 22, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting for the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2015 (H.R. 7).
January 20, 2015
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced today that Cabarrus County Sheriff Brad Riley will be his guest when the President delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. As a Member of Congress, Rep. Hudson may bring one guest to the State of the Union, who is reserved a seat in the House Gallery.
January 19, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) toured Racing Electronics, a local small business that has grown into the worldwide leader in providing radio communications products to the motorsports industry.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
January 14, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) voted to defund the President's illegal executive amnesty, strengthen border security and responsibly fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY2015.
January 9, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline.
Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy
January 9, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after requesting Congressional Leadership to immediately bring legislation to the floor that blocks President Obama's illegal executive amnesty.
Issues:Immigration
January 8, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting in support of the Save American Workers Act (H.R. 30) to repeal Obamacare's 30-hour definition of full-time employment.
Issues:Economy and JobsHealth Care
January 7, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) introduced his first bills to the 114th Congress, the Federal Sunset Act of 2015 (H.R. 183) and the Farmers Against Crippling Taxes (FACT) Act (H.R. 186).