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November 10, 2021

Congressman Richard Hudson on Tuesday visited Mooresville’s Universal Technical Institute, also home to the NASCAR Technical Institute, one day after announcing his 2022 reelection bid for the state’s 10th District which now includes part of Iredell County.

November 8, 2021

The Biden administration is considering shutting down another oil pipeline, this time in Michigan, even as Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm — the state’s former governor — conceded that heating prices will spike this winter.

Issues:Energy
November 4, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on President Biden's latest vaccine mandate for Medicare and Medicaid providers:
 
"President Biden's latest vaccine mandates are an attack on health care workers labeled heroes just one year ago," said Rep. Hudson. "While vaccines are critical to combat this pandemic, mandates without exemptions threaten liberties and undermine access to public health.
Issues:Health Care
November 3, 2021

RALEIGH — The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2758 on Monday, the latest bill designed to give full federal recognition to the Lumbee Indian Tribe in southeastern North Carolina.

Eight of the state’s 13 representatives sponsored the bill, which passed by a 357-59 vote. Sponsoring the bill were Democrats G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), Deborah Ross (NC-02) and David Price (NC-04), as well as Republicans Greg Murphy (NC-03), David Rouzer (NC-07), Richard Hudson (NC-08), Dan Bishop (NC-09) and Ted Budd (NC-13).

November 3, 2021

CHARLOTTE (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) — Congressman Richard Hudson is asking for your vote again, but has he earned it? FOX 46 Chief Political Correspondent Emma Withrow has his political report card.

Hudson has served North Carolina’s 8th District for 8 years but has been on Capitol Hill most of his professional life. He started out as a staffer and now, at 49 years old, he’s hoping to get sent back to the Hill in 2022. He’s promised to work across the aisle, but says it has become more difficult recently.

November 1, 2021
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November 1, 2021
"The Lumbee have fought for federal recognition for generations, and passage of this bill is long overdue," said Rep. Hudson. "I am proud to have worked with my colleagues from both sides of the aisle to once again help secure its passage in the House. I will continue to work with Representatives Butterfield, Bishop and Price to advance this bill until it becomes law."
October 27, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a leader on efforts to tackle GenX and address contamination in the Cape Fear River, questioned a top official for chemical safety and pollution prevention today about efforts to address GenX in North Carolina.
 
In a House Environment and Climate Change subcommittee hearing, Rep. Hudson questioned Dr. Michal Ilana Freedhoff, the EPA Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention. During their exchange, Rep.
Issues:Environment
October 26, 2021

WASHINGTON—Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) has been awarded NAFCU's Congressional Credit Union Champion Award.

Hudson was nominated by Steve Foley, president and CEO of Bragg Mutual FCU, who presented Hudson with the award.

NAFCU said it launched the new award this year to thank members of Congress for their support of the credit union industry and efforts to create a healthy legislative and regulatory environment that allows credit unions to thrive.