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November 21, 2016
Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, didn’t waste any time working on his campaign promise when Congress reconvened last week.
During his re-election campaign, Hudson touted his conservative credentials but also promised to work in a bipartisan manner. On Congress’ first day back in session, a bill introduced by Hudson and originally co-sponsored by Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-1, passed the U.S. House.
Issues:Health Care
November 16, 2016
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement announcing that his office will distribute a limited number of free tickets for the 58th Presidential Inauguration.
November 14, 2016
Today, U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-08) and G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) released the following statements after their bipartisan bill, the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act, passed the House with unanimous support.
Issues:Health Care
November 14, 2016
WASHINGTON - In response to the passage of the “Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2016” (H.R. 4365), the president of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), Rebecca Parker, MD, FACEP, released the following statement:
“I commend the U.S. House of Representatives on the bipartisan passage of the “Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2016,” sponsored by Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) and Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC).
Issues:Health Care
November 14, 2016

WASHINGTON — Two congressmen from North Carolina are praising the bipartisan passage of a bill that would allow patients access to certain medications in an emergency situations.

Issues:Health Care
November 14, 2016
In Congress’ first day in session after a divisive campaign cycle, two North Carolina lawmakers – a Republican and a Democrat – worked together to prevent a disruption in how emergency response workers dispense life-saving medicine.
“I don’t want politics to enter into this at all,” said Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican from Concord, North Carolina, who introduced the bipartisan legislation almost a year ago. “I believe that Republicans have the right ideas ...
November 11, 2016

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Life-saving drugs could be pulled from ambulances because of the way the Drug Enforcement Administration interprets federal law.

A local congressman is taking steps to keep the crucial medicine on board.

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., says theDEA is concerned over who's in charge and accountable for powerful drugs on ambulances.

Emergency medical services crews wouldn't be allowed to carry narcotics, seizure meds or EpiPens if agents enforce their interpretation.

Issues:Health Care
November 11, 2016

ROCKINGHAM — AMVETS Post 316 Chaplain Charlie Tyler was in physical therapy at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 2003 when then-President George W. Bush visited to hand out presidential coins. Because of this, Tyler didn’t receive his.

On Veterans Day, however, on the front steps of the old Richmond County courthouse, he finally got it.

Issues:Veterans
November 11, 2016
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day.
Issues:Veterans
October 30, 2016

SALISBURY — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, and Republican 13th District candidate Ted Budd last week enjoyed the fruits of downtown Salisbury as part of an event promoted by the congressman’s office.