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March 11, 2019

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson has announced that entries are now being accepted from all interested 8th Congressional District high school students for the 2019 Congressional Art Competition. This year’s competition is being held in remembrance of legendary NASCAR artist Sam Bass, a constituent and friend of Hudson who recently passed away.

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March 11, 2019

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--United States Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) is the new co-chair of the Congressional Direct Selling Caucus in the 116th Congress. The caucus was established in 2015, as a bipartisan forum to build greater awareness about direct selling and policy issues relevant to the business. Representative Hudson will replace outgoing co-chair, U.S. Representative Marcia Blackburn (R-TN), who was elected to the United States Senate in 2018. He joins Representative Marc Veasey (D-TX) in co-chairing the 40-member bipartisan caucus.

March 8, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting no on H.R. 1, partisan legislation that will expand the federal government's power over elections at the expense of state and local election laws, heavily infringe on Americans' constitutionally protected First Amendment rights, and cost taxpayers billions of dollars.
March 6, 2019
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a member of the bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, recognized Fayetteville State University and its innovative and effective STEM programs that help equip students with the skills and knowledge they need for their future careers. Rep. Hudson delivered an opening statement at the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Consumer Protection Subcommittee hearing on diversity and inclusion in tech.
March 4, 2019

After spending time with Pinehurst resident Rich Stayskal and his wife Megan, I left their home with several impressions.

First, I was humbled from witnessing the courage of this young couple and grateful for the opportunity to tell their story. Moreover, both Rich and his wife made it very clear how much Rich loves the military and his country.

If I was experiencing what Rich and Megan have gone through, I am not sure I would feel the same.

March 2, 2019

One of the nation’s top Army leaders and one of North Carolina’s congressional senators said Friday there is no reason why military families on Fort Bragg should have to live with housing concerns like lead paint, cockroaches and ants.

“I’d said the problems are unconscionable. There’s no reason our soldiers and their families should live in the conditions they’ve lived in,” said Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper at a news conference that followed a town hall meeting.

February 28, 2019

Feb. 28 (UPI) — The Conservative Political Action Conference enters its second day Thursday, featuring appearances by Reps. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., and Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Energy Secretary Rick Perry.

February 28, 2019

The House of Representatives passed new gun-control legislation on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.

H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112 both passed the House along mostly party lines with Democrats largely supporting the gun-control initiatives, Republicans largely opposed, and a handful from each party crossing the aisle. Neither bill is likely to pass the Republican-controlled Senate, and the White House has said President Trump would issue a veto if either were to make it to his desk.