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Hudson Leads Push to Increase VA, Defense Funding to Address Coronavirus

March 18, 2020 Press Release
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.
Issues:
Defense & National Security, Health Care, Veterans

Hudson Helps Secure Presidential Unit Citation for 30th Infantry Division

March 17, 2020 Press Release
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.
Issues:
Defense & National Security, Veterans

Hudson, Price and Tillis Send Bipartisan Letter Urging Swift Approval of Governor's Request For Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration

March 17, 2020 Press Release
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

U.S. Capitol Tours to be Suspended

March 12, 2020 Press Release
Out of an abundance of caution, due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), the Capitol Visitor Center has temporarily suspended all U.S. Capitol tours beginning at 5:00 p.m. on March 12, 2020. U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has released guidelines for constituents who have already booked tours through his office or are considering a trip to Washington, D.C.
Issues:
Congressional Issues

Hudson, Price and Tillis Advocate More Coronavirus Testing Kits, Resources for North Carolina

March 11, 2020 Press Release
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), U.S. Representative David Price (NC-04) and U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence today urging the administration to provide additional resources to increase testing capacity for coronavirus in North Carolina.
Issues:
Health Care

Hudson Announces New Office Hours in Stanly County

March 9, 2020 Press Release
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced today new monthly office hours in Stanly County. A staff member from Rep. Hudson's office will be available the third Thursday of each month to meet with residents of the 8th District and help navigate federal agencies such as the Social Security Administration, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and Internal Revenue Service, as well as assist with other concerns. Rep. Hudson's office will be located in Albemarle at the Stanly County Commissioner's Office.
Issues:
Congressional Issues

Hudson Introduces Preventing Drug Shortages Act In Wake of Coronavirus

March 5, 2020 Press Release
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) joined Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52), Rep. Eliot Engel (NY-16), Rep. Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Rep. Kurt Schrader (OR-05), and Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) to introduce the Preventing Drug Shortages Act. The bipartisan bill would help address the critical issue of drug shortages that affect the quality of care patients receive across the country.
Issues:
Health Care

Hudson Votes for Coronavirus Emergency Funding

March 4, 2020 Press Release
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) voted for $7.8 billion in emergency supplemental funding today for the U.S. response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 415-2.
Issues:
Health Care

Hudson Applauds PFAS Regulations Milestone

February 21, 2020 Press Release
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), released the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced proposed regulatory determinations for two of the most prominent PFAS chemicals under their PFAS Action Plan. As a leader on addressing PFAS chemicals including GenX and contamination in the Cape Fear River, Rep. Hudson applauded the EPA's announcement as a milestone.
Issues:
Environment

Hudson Hosts Press Conference on Veteran Caregiver Act

February 13, 2020 Press Release
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for North Carolina veterans, hosted a press conference today at the U.S. Capitol Building to discuss the Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act (H.R. 5701), bipartisan legislation he introduced with Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY-04) on Jan. 30. The Caregiver Act will further modernize the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers so that veterans and their families can better access the Caregiver program.
Issues:
Health Care, Veterans

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MLB's plan to eliminate minor league teams hits North Carolina

November 26, 2019 In The News

At the end of “Bull Durham,” the movie that encapsulated life in the minor leagues, Crash Davis is summoned into the manager’s office. Still shirtless and dripping wet from the shower, Crash learns that he’s being released so the team can make room for “some kid hitting .300 in Bluefield.”

Issues:
Economy and Jobs

Hudson Hosts VA Caregiver Roundtable in Salisbury

November 25, 2019 In The News

Issues:
Health Care, Veterans

ÔImpersonal bureaucracy': Rep. Hudson hears veterans stories at Salisbury VA

November 25, 2019 In The News

SALISBURY — How does a “massive, impersonal bureaucracy” address the needs of individual people?

It’s a core question for the VA Health Care System, U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson said Monday after a meeting with caregivers, veterans and representatives of the nonprofit advocacy group Independence Fund.

Issues:
Health Care, Veterans

Bill that would help U.S. troops get compensated for medical malpractice one step closer to becoming law

November 25, 2019 In The News

Issues:
Defense & National Security, Health Care, Veterans

From 1919 to 2019: Concord's American Legion Post 51 celebrates 100 years

November 20, 2019 In The News

CONCORD — What were you doing 100 years ago?

Issues:
Veterans

Hudson asks MLB not to eliminate Minor League teams

November 20, 2019 In The News

Issues:
Economy and Jobs

Hudson asks MLB not to eliminate Minor League teams

November 19, 2019 In The News

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, N.C. District 8, joined a bipartisan effort with more than 100 of his colleagues in the House of Representatives to urge Major League Baseball to abandon its plan to eliminate 42 Minor League teams.

Issues:
Economy and Jobs

Hudson Continues to Fight for Veterans

November 18, 2019 In The News

Issues:
Health Care, Veterans

Hudson Calls for GAO Investigation into Head Start

November 14, 2019 In The News

Issues:
Education

Tillis files bill to limit sanctuary policies

November 13, 2019 In The News

RALEIGH —Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), working with fellow-Republicans in North Carolina’s U.S. House delegation has introduced two bills aimed at sheriffs who refuse to cooperate with federal immigration officials who are seeking assistance in detaining illegal immigrants facing deportation.

Issues:
Immigration

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