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September 19, 2015

A bill to increase airport safety and authored by U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8, unanimously passed Congress this week.

Called the Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act, the bill was first introduced during Hudson’s first term. It also passed the U.S. House in his first term.

Among other things, the bill would direct the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to give technical assistance to verify airports have plans for responding to security incidents in the facility’s perimeter, including acts of terrorism and active shooters.

September 19, 2015

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson joined fellow House Republicans on Friday in voting to freeze federal funding for Planned Parenthood.

In a 241-187 vote, nearly all Republicans and two Democrats approved legislation that would block Planned Parenthood’s federal funding for one year, giving time for Congress to fully investigate claims of wrongdoing by the provider. The vote comes in the wake of an undercover video controversy.

Issues:Health Care
September 18, 2015
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to suspend Planned Parenthood’s federal funding for one year, as the investigation into the abortion giant continues. The millions of taxpayer dollars will be redirected to community health centers and federally qualified health centers that provide comprehensive health services for women and entire families – specifically those who are low-income and uninsured.
A number of powerful speeches were given on the House floor today. Below are four, each with a brief summary introduction.
Issues:Health Care
September 18, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting for legislation to defund Planned Parenthood and address the horrific practices uncovered in recent videos.
September 16, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), former Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation Security, released the following statement after a bipartisan bill he authored last Congress, the Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act (H.R. 720), unanimously passed the U.S. Congress.
September 13, 2015
CONCORD, N.C. -- The Concord City Council accepted an FAA grant for a new airport terminal and approved additional money for the Albemarle Waterline at its Thursday meeting.
The city learned Tuesday it will receive a $6.4 million FAA grant for a new commercial terminal at the Concord Regional Airport.
September 12, 2015
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday rejected a resolution to approve President Barack Obama’s deal with Iran.
U.S. Reps. Richard Hudson, R-8, and Virginia Foxx, R-5, were among the 269 who voted against the resolution to approve the deal. A total of 122 members of the U.S. House — all Democrats — voted for the deal. There were 25 Democrats who voted against the resolution and one Republican who voted “present.”
The vote, however, wouldn’t prevent the nuclear deal from taking effect.
September 11, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House voted against the president's nuclear agreement with Iran.
September 11, 2015
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the 14th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
September 10, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement criticizing Senate Democrats for blocking a vote on the president's nuclear agreement with Iran.