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May 18, 2017
Yesterday, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a leader on the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, introduced the Quality Systems Certification Act of 2017 (H.R. 2483) to improve the efficiency of FDA's medical technology review process and help ensure more timely patient access to the latest medical innovations.
Issues:Health Care
May 16, 2017
There’s a reason why the word art makes up 3/5 of the word smart, and a lot of smart people know it.
Last Saturday, the Congressman Richard Hudson held a reception at the Cabarrus Arts Council for 35 students, their parents and art teachers to announce the winners of the Eighth District’s Congressional Art Competition, an annual contest that showcases the artistic talents of high school students within the district.
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May 16, 2017
A convergence of state and federal legislation could ease restrictions on carrying concealed firearms nationwide, a long-sought goal of gun-rights activists that their opponents say would threaten public safety.
More states are giving their residents the right to carry a concealed handgun without permission from authorities—including two this year, bringing the total to 12—while Congress is considering legislation to make that right portable across state lines.
New Hampshire, for example, eliminated the need for permits this year, allowing anyon
May 15, 2017

Congressman Richard Hudson told a friendly audience Monday that he is proud Republicans finally made good on their promise to repeal Obamacare and replace it something much better.

May 15, 2017
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced Saturday at an awards ceremony and reception held at the Cabarrus Art Council that Karina McMillan, a senior at Lumberton High School and resident of Shannon, won first place in North Carolina's Eighth District Congressional Art Competition.
Issues:Education
May 11, 2017

CONCORD, N.C. — Officials with Charlotte Motor Speedway will once again pay tribute to America’s armed forces this year with a Coca-Cola 600 pre-race show that will include everything from Humvees to Howitzers, helicopters to F-16 fighter jets. And of course a tremendous number of members of the military.

It’s a tradition that’s taken place for approximately four decades at the 1.5-mile speedway, which will host the annual Memorial Day weekend race for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series May 28.

May 9, 2017

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, a Concord Republican for the 8th District, spent time in Fayetteville on Tuesday to learn how federal lawmakers can assist a veteran-owned business.

The tour was part of Hudson’s initiative to familiarize himself with businesses in the southern part of North Carolina, including several that surround Fort Bragg. His initiative provides local business owners face time with the congressman, while also affording Hudson the opportunity to learn about needs and concerns of businesses.

May 6, 2017

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-Concord, received an award this week from a well-known conservative advocacy organization.

Hudson, who represents the 8th Congressional District, received the American Conservative Union’s Conservative Achievement Award for the fourth-consecutive year. Hudson has a lifetime rating of 91.71 from the American Conservative Union. In 2016, he received a rating of 96.

May 4, 2017
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting for the American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628), a conservative bill to repeal Obamacare and rebuild a market-driven, people-first health care system.
May 4, 2017

SALISBURY — Rowan County’s congressmen joined the majority on Thursday when the U.S. House passed a Republican bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

Reps. Richard Hudson, R-Concord, and Ted Budd, R-Advance, voted in favor of the American Health Care Act with 215 other Republicans. Hudson has supported the bill from its first introduction months ago. Budd had opposed it until recently.

The final vote count, mostly along party lines, was 217 in favor and 213 opposed.

Issues:Health Care