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U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the first recorded deaths due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) in North Carolina, including a person from Cabarrus County.

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after Wake County (North Carolina) Sheriff Gerald Baker announced that no pistol purchase or concealed carry permits will be processed through the end of April.

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on a coalition of companies announced by the National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) to address a shortage of supplies for the coronavirus response. North Carolina-based Parkdale Inc., the largest yarn spinner in the U.S., is helping to lead the efforts.

U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-08) and G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) were joined by Reps. Greg Murphy (NC-03), Dan Bishop (NC-09), Ted Budd (NC-13), Alma Adams (NC-12), David Price (NC-04), George Holding (NC-02) and David Rouzer (NC-07) in sending a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy requesting increased aid for small businesses struggling due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.

Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter signed by more than 100 members of the House and Senate urging the Trump administration to maintain access to vetted, temporary workers to help ensure America's agriculture industry has the workforce it needs to continue producing our domestic food supply as our nation combats the COVID-19 epidemic.

U.S. Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-08) was joined by Reps. George Holding, Ted Budd, David Rouzer, Patrick McHenry and Greg Murphy in sending a letter to President Trump's budget director requesting more funds for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the U.S. Department of Denfense to address an influx of patients due to coronavirus.

U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after President Donald Trump announced today that he has directed the U.S. Army to award the Presidential Unit Citation to the 30th Infantry Division for its service in World War II. Made up in part by soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard, Rep. Hudson has advocated for this designation for the 30th Infantry Division since entering office.

Today, Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC-08) joined Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Representatives David Price (D-NC-04) to send a bipartisan letter to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) in support of Governor Roy Cooper's request for an SBA disaster declaration for economic injury resulting from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).