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April 13, 2016

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), co-author of bipartisan legislation to strengthen the vetting of Syrian and Iraqi refugees, released the following statement after the House passed legislation to tackle terrorist travel.

Issues:Defense & National Security

Hudson Presses EPA on Racing Regulation

April 12, 2016

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), representative of Charlotte Motor Speedway and Rockingham Dragway and co-author of legislation to combat EPA overreach into motorsports, sent a letter to EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy demanding answers on the EPA's proposed racing regulation.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

GOP wants answers about EPA rule that could cripple racing

April 12, 2016

In The News

New environmental regulations on emissions from medium- and heavy-duty trucks could cripple the auto racing industry by banning the conversion of street vehicles into racing vehicles, three top House Republicans warned Tuesday.

In a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton, R-Mich., Rep. Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., and Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., warned that the regulations could go against congressional intent in the Clean Air Act.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

Military dog adoptions: Army procedures to give former handlers priority

April 8, 2016

In The News

The Army is working to establish dog adoption procedures that would give priority to former handlers.

Maj. Gen. Mark S. Inch said an Army dog adoption program didn’t follow regulatory processes perfectly, but it complied with the law and intent. The two-star general made his response last month in a letter to North Carolina Sen. Richard Burr.

Issues:Defense & National Security

Formal Investigation Requested Into Mismanaged Adoption of Military Dogs

April 7, 2016

In The News

A congressman is calling for an investigation into the mismanagement of the adoption process for military dogs.

Rep. Richard Hudson (R., N.C.) sent a letter to the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee asking for a formal investigation into adoption procedures for dogs from the Tactical Explosive Detector Dog program.

Issues:Defense & National Security

Hudson Statement on Harmful Fiduciary Rule

April 6, 2016

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the Department of Labor's finalized fiduciary rule.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

Hudson Congratulates Haas F1 Team

April 4, 2016

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement congratulating the Haas F1 Team, based out of Kannapolis, on their outstanding start to the 2016 FIA Formula One World Championship season.

Hudson Statement on March Jobs Report

April 1, 2016

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the March jobs report which included the largest manufacturing jobs loss since December 2009.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

EPA Update: Members of Congress Joining Fight to Save Racecars

March 30, 2016

In The News

Several Members of Congress have not only proposed the RPM Act to save racecars, but have begun to put pressure on the EPA

The 2016 short track racing season is ready to swing into full gear. While most racers are turning their attention to battling on the track, an on-going battle continues off the track.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

Hudson Demands Answers for Soldiers, War Dogs

March 28, 2016

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after sending a letter to Chairman Mac Thornberry requesting the House Armed Services Committee to launch a formal inquiry into the mismanaged adoptions of military working dogs (MWDs) from the former Tactical Explosive Detector Dog Program (TEDD).

Issues:Defense & National SecurityVeterans

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