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June 7, 2017
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), member of the Energy Subcommittee, released the following statement after a bill he introduced with Energy Subcommittee Ranking Member Bobby Rush (D-IL) to improve energy and manufacturing workforce-training programs passed by unanimous consent out of the Energy and Commerce Committee.
June 2, 2017

The life and memory of a legendary Fort Bragg leader will forever be part of the nation’s historical record.

Lt. Gen. Thomas H. Tackaberry — a highly decorated former commander of the 82nd Airborne Division, 18th Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg — was honored last month when Rep. Richard Hudson entered a statement commemorating his life and career into the Congressional Record, the official published account of the U.S. Congress.

The remarks came more than a month after Lt. Gen. Tackaberry, 93, died in Fayetteville.

May 29, 2017

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, said President Donald Trump’s proposed budget is an example of goals he shares with the president.

The budget, unveiled last week, includes large cuts to government spending, projected large growth the American economy and billions of dollars in increased military spending. In Trump’s budget, cuts would include food stamps, Medicaid, highway funding, crop insurance and medical research, the Associated Press reported. The budget includes $1.6 billion for a border wall and a limit on subsidies to farmers.

May 27, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement defending religious liberty and condemning the recent attacks in Egypt and Portland.
May 25, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of Fort Bragg and the voice of North Carolina's veterans, released the following statement after the House passed several bills to improve care for veterans.
Issues:Veterans
May 24, 2017

Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), the representative of the area that includes Fort Bragg, spoke on the House floor in recognition of All American Week, the annual celebration of the 82nd Airborne Division’s mission and legacy.

“Mr. SPEAKER, I rise today because this week is All American Week, the annual celebration of the 82nd Airborne Division’s mission and the paratroopers who serve to uphold it.

May 23, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on President Donald Trump's 2018 budget proposal.
May 21, 2017

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, a Concord Republican for the 8th District, which includes part of Cumberland County, last week won the Congressional Sportsmen Foundation’s Top Gun Award. The bipartisan, friendly contest involved shooting rounds of trap, skeet and sporting clays.

May 20, 2017

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-Cabarrus, introduced a bill this week that aims to improve efficiency of a medical technology review process and ensure more timely access to medical advances.

The bill is numbered H.R. 2483 and titled Quality Systems Certification Act of 2017. It would create a voluntary program for companies to have their quality assurance system certified. The certification would last for two years. Companies could self-certify certain low-risk changes, a news release said.

Issues:Health Care
May 19, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House passed several measures in honor of National Police Week.