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December 5, 2016
A Republican congressman is prepared to introduce national concealed carry legislation in the next Congress after Donald Trump is sworn in as president.
North Carolina Republican Rep. Richard Hudson introduced a similar bill in February 2015, H.R. 986.
Issues:Second Amendment
December 2, 2016
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) issued the following statement after Rep. Virginia Foxx (NC-05) was named the Chairwoman of the House Education and Workforce Committee for the 115th Congress.
Issues:Congressional Issues
December 2, 2016
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Soldiers who fought for America in Iraq and Afghanistan said military dogs have saved their lives by sniffing out bombs buried underground.
One soldier told Channel 9 anchor Allison Latos the Army didn't keep a promise that he could adopt his dog.
Specialist Brad Perry showed Latos video of the first day he met his Army partner, Bodi.
Bodi was what's known as a TEDD, or Tactical Explosive Detection Dog. The two spent almost 11 months in Afghanistan in 2010 and 2011, where Bodi sniffed out IEDs.
December 2, 2016
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan, bicameral FY17 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Issues:Defense & National Security
November 30, 2016
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) voted for a comprehensive package of innovative health care legislation to advance the discovery, development and delivery of life-saving treatments and cures. In addition, today's package includes landmark reforms to our mental health system and critical resources to help combat the opioid epidemic in our communities.
Issues:Health Care
November 30, 2016
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after introducing the Realizing Opportunities for Spouses in Employment (ROSIE) Act (H.R. 6395).
Issues:Economy and Jobs
November 22, 2016
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after a federal judge in Texas blocked the Obama administration's harmful overtime rule scheduled to take effect on December 1.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
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