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Hudson Introduces Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Frivolous Lawsuits

June 25, 2014

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a member of the House Committee on Education & the Workforce, introduced the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Transparency and Accountability Act (H.R. 4959). Recently, courts have levied large sanctions against the EEOC for bringing lawsuits that were frivolous, unreasonable, or groundless. This legislation would require the EEOC to post on its website and in its annual report an array of information to promote transparency.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

Hudson Votes to Provide Certainty to Consumers and Job Creators

June 24, 2014

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4413–The Consumer Protection and End User Relief Act. This legislation includes the full language of H.R. 3814–The Risk Management Certainty Act–which was introduced by Rep. Hudson in January.

Issues:Economy and Jobs

Hudson Introduces Bill to Enhance Airport Security Measures

June 10, 2014

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation Security, released the following statement after introducing H.R. 4802, the Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2014, which addresses the lessons learned from last year's shooting at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) that tragically claimed the life of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Officer Gerardo Hernandez. This bill would require TSA to conduct outreach to domestic airports to verify that they have working plans for responding to similar security incidents or acts of terrorism inside the perimeter of the airport.

Issues:Transportation

Hudson: Obama Administration's War on Coal Destroys Jobs

June 2, 2014

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement in reaction to the Obama Administration's proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation requiring power plants to cut carbon emissions by thirty percent.

Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy

Hudson demands Shinseki's resignation

May 27, 2014

In The News

U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson, R-8th District, targeted Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki this week.

Hudson, an outspoken supporter of veterans, said the VA’s failures are “astounding and shameful.”

Issues:Veterans

McCrory, thousands honor veterans in Thomasville

May 26, 2014

In The News

THOMASVILLE | Gov. Pat McCrory and thousands of people paid tribute Monday to the members of the military who lost their lives fighting for freedom.

“I saw the best of America and the best of North Carolina (Monday),” the governor said moments after giving remarks at Cushwa Stadium.

Issues:Veterans

Veterans unveil memorial monument at cemetery

May 26, 2014

In The News

ROCKINGHAM — Since 1868, Memorial Day has been a time to honor those who died in battle. Richmond County now has a monument to their sacrifice that will stand 365 days a year.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4203 leaders unveiled the Fallen Soldier Battlefield Cross statue in a Saturday dedication ceremony that doubled as a Memorial Day observance.

Gene Canipe, a World War II veteran, John Patrick, a Vietnam War veteran, and Tim Grooms, an Iraq war veteran, unveiled the statue. It features a pair of bronze boots beneath a rifle and soldier’s helmet.

Issues:Veterans

Hudson Demands VA Secretary Shinseki's Resignation

May 22, 2014

Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after cosponsoring H.Con.Res. 98 calling on President Obama to immediately demand the resignation of Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki.

Issues:Veterans

Duncan leads local effort against human trafficking

May 21, 2014

In The News

SALISBURY — Led by Jim Duncan, a behind-the-scenes effort has started for Rowan County to address human trafficking — when men, women and children are used for labor, trade and sex.

“It’s a worldwide problem,” said Duncan, past chairman of the Rowan United Way campaign, “but my heart is Rowan County. ... I just know I need to do something.

Hudson Votes to Reduce Human Trafficking

May 21, 2014

Press Release

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after voting yesterday in favor of a series of bipartisan anti-human trafficking bills, which would increase protection for the victims of human trafficking, hold buyers and sellers engaged in sex trafficking accountable for their crimes, and streamline law enforcement resources.

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