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January 6, 2015
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the House passed the Hire More Heroes Act (H.R. 22).
Issues:Economy and JobsVeterans
January 2, 2015
CONCORD, N.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) announced today that Cabarrus County Sheriff Brad Riley will be his guest when the President delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress tonight. As a Member of Congress, Rep.
December 19, 2014
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after the President signed two of his bills into law. As a Freshman Member, Rep. Hudson has had extraordinary success bringing both Republicans and Democrats to the table to find common ground and bipartisan solutions that put the priorities of the American people first.
December 19, 2014
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Chairman of the Transportation Security Subcommittee, released the following statement after the President signed his bill, the Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act (H.R. 2719), into law.
December 14, 2014
Gridlock and dysfunction may be common in Washington, but two of Rowan county’s representatives in the U.S. House say the recently ended lame-duck session was productive.
The lame-duck session ended for the U.S. House last week. The Senate is still considering the $1.1 trillion “cromnibus” that would avert a government shutdown.
December 10, 2014
Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Chairman of the Transportation Security Subcommittee, released the following statement after the U.S. Congress unanimously passed his bill, the Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act (H.R. 2719), 425-0. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation now heads to the President to become law.
December 10, 2014
For individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities and their families, every day brings new challenges. While some of the brightest, most thoughtful and hardest-working Americans are those dealing with disabilities, it’s tough living in a world where rules and programs work against them. Government needs to be in the business of creating genuine opportunity for everyone — especially for these folks who need it most. We need to focus on ways to empower individuals with disabilities to be as independent as possible and to achieve their full potential.
Issues:Health CareTax Reform
December 5, 2014
WASHINGTON – Security fees on airline tickets will be capped at $11.20 per round-trip under legislation the Senate cleared unanimously Thursday for President Obama's signature.
The House had approved the cap in a 423-0 vote in September, after complaints that the Transportation Security Administration began charging higher fees than lawmakers intended.
The cap is projected to save travelers $60 million per year, according to airlines and consumer groups.
"In tough economic times, I know that every extra dollar spent on more
Issues:Economy and Jobs
December 5, 2014
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson’s bill to limit airline fees passed unanimously in the Senate on Friday and will advance to the president’s desk to be signed into law.
H.R. 5462 is the first bill introduced by the Concord Republican to pass both houses of Congress. The bipartisan bill won unanimous approval in the House of Representatives in September.
Issues:Economy and Jobs