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September 24, 2017

CONCORD - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) visited Ketchie Incorporated Friday to have a conversation about the challenges and prospects facing manufacturers, as well as House Republicans’ vision to advance comprehensive tax reform that spurs job creation and grows our economy.

September 22, 2017

The Aberdeen Fire Department announced that they were presented with a check from Congressman Richard Hudson on Thursday.

The Fire Department was awarded a $486,611 grant from the Department of Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program.

The award date from SAFER was on September 1st, and less than 3 weeks later Hudson presented the much-needed funds to staff six new firefighters.

September 21, 2017

House GOP leaders are moving forward with plans to vote on two gun-related measures in the coming weeks, the first time Congress has taken up the controversial issue since Donald Trump became president.

A bill easing regulations on the purchases of gun silencers — also known as suppressors — could reach the House floor as early as next week.

September 21, 2017

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson visited Moore County on Thursday to a present a much-needed check to the Aberdeen Fire Department.

The $486,611 grant was provided through the Department of Homeland Security’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER, program. It will be used to partially fund the salaries of six new firefighters.

It was a triumphant moment for Fire Chief Phillip Richardson, who has worked for five years to secure the money.

September 20, 2017
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a leader on the Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement after visiting the Carolina Panthers to discuss his efforts to increase collaboration and advance the understanding of concussions, as well as the steps being taken by the Panthers and the National Football League (NFL) to reduce injuries.
Issues:Health Care
September 20, 2017

PEMBROKE — Supporters of Lumbee recognition are banking on next week’s hearing before a U.S. House subcommittee to move the proposed Lumbee Recognition Act forward.

A hearing on the bill, sponsored by Rep. Robert Pittenger, whose 9th District includes Robeson County, and Rep. Richard Hudson, whose 8th District previously included Robeson County, is scheduled for Tuesday before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian, Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs.

September 19, 2017

TROY — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson will visit Uwharrie Mercantile on Thursday to have a conversation about the challenges and prospects facing small businesses, as well as House Republicans’ vision to advance comprehensive tax reform that spurs job creation and grows the economy.

Uwharrie Mercantile, located in the historic 1909 Hotel Troy, is a coffee and gift shop run by owners Dana and Ray Dawson.

The Dawsons are a young, retired military family who moved back to Montgomery County in 2010, took a risk and purchased the Hotel Troy property.

September 18, 2017
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of Fort Bragg, released the following statement on the training incident at Fort Bragg last week that injured seven personnel and killed one soldier, Staff Sgt. Alexander P. Dalida.
September 15, 2017
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement applauding Cabarrus County Government and Cabarrus Health Alliance for their commitment to combatting the opioid epidemic and announcing a full Energy and Commerce Committee hearing to examine the federal response.
Issues:Health Care
September 14, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House passed the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 (H.R. 3354).