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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, held a hearing to review the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and examine how Congress can modernize communications policy for today’s economy.
“The Telecommunications Act was a huge milestone when it was enacted. It was the first major rewrite of communications policy since the Communications Act of 1934,” said Rep. Hudson. “The world of 1996 looks nothing like the world of today, and it’s time that we update our laws to reflect that.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, participated with his bipartisan Energy & Commerce colleagues in a full committee markup of legislation to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority and modernize the nation’s emergency alert system.
Spring is here in North Carolina, and there’s a lot to report. I’ve spent the past two weeks on the House floor advancing legislation and back home meeting with the people and businesses that make this district great. Here’s a look at what we’ve been working on.
A Big Win for First Responders
The House just passed my bill, H.R. 2196, to complete the National EMS Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Every single day, more than 850,000 EMS professionals answer the call. They show up in moments of crisis, often without recognition.
Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) sent a bipartisan letterto Secretary of State Marco Rubio, requesting the State Department use its diplomatic efforts to counter the spread of Chinese telecommunications networks and strengthen U.S. leadership in global technology standards.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Richard Hudson’s (NC-09) H.R. 2196, the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act, unanimously and with bipartisan support. The bill gives the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation more time to complete the National EMS Memorial in Washington, D.C. at no cost to the taxpayer.
Dear Friend,
Spring is around the corner, and it’s been a busy stretch on Capitol Hill. From joining together to support military families and engaging with our Special Operations community to advancing commonsense solutions in the Energy and Commerce Committee, our focus remains simple: delivering results for the people of North Carolina.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced today that Alex (Stepahin) Rosemond will serve as his new Chief of Staff. Rosemond will replace current Chief of Staff Luke Blanchat, who will join the Government Affairs team at Checkmate Government Relations after more than two years leading the team.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) led a letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) urging the Administration to incorporate silicon carbide (SiC) into the implementation of America’s AI Action Plan. The letter was also signed by Representatives Pat Harrigan, David Rouzer, Chuck Edwards, and Tim Moore.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined his Energy & Commerce colleagues in a full committee markup of several bipartisan bills, including legislation focused on strengthening the security and resilience of America’s energy infrastructure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09) joined the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) and his bipartisan colleagues on Wednesday to advocate for passage of the Love Lives On Act, bipartisan legislation that protects survivor benefits for spouses of fallen servicemembers.