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January 3, 2021

In accordance with the 12th Amendment, Congress will meet in a joint session on January 6th to count Electoral College votes following the 2020 presidential election.

December 31, 2020

The National Rifle Association and other supporters of Second Amendment gun rights have hailed a recent decision by the Trump administration to reverse course on planned guidance regarding pistol-stabilizing braces.

The initial guidance – proposed via the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – could have effectively banned the braces, which resemble gunstocks and attach to handguns to help improve a user's aim, according to The Washington Times.

December 30, 2020

Gun rights activists are claiming victory after the Trump administration withdrew new guidance that could have effectively outlawed stabilizing braces, which resemble gunstocks and attach to pistols to steady the shooters' aim.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) had said the devices can transform pistols into short-barreled rifles subject to federal regulation and taxation — a perpetual fear of gun owners.

December 28, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, released the following statement after voting today to approve the FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report in the U.S. House of Representatives:
"As Fort Bragg's Congressman, it is my responsibility to ensure our troops, their families and our veterans have the support they deserve.
December 21, 2020
eNewsletters

Friends,

Last week, the Concord Police Department and our entire community suffered the tragic loss of a hero.

On the night of December 16, Concord Police Department Officer Jason Shuping was among the first law enforcement officers on the scene to respond to an attempted carjacking. The suspect opened fire, striking Officer Shuping and another first responder – Officer Kaleb Robinson.

December 17, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on a fatal officer-involved shooting with the Concord Police Department:
"Renee and I are devastated to learn of the officer-involved shooting last night in Concord.
December 14, 2020
eNewsletters

Friends,

Another week and another wasted opportunity.

On Thursday, Congress adjourned after yet another week of failing to pass relief for workers and small businesses struggling with the Governor's increasing lockdowns.

While negotiations on a COVID-19 relief package continue back-and-forth, one provision has had massive bipartisan support all along: the Paycheck Protection Program.

December 8, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, released the following statement on the FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report that was passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives:

December 7, 2020
eNewsletters

Friends,

As your representative, supporting you, your family and your livelihood are always my top priorities. Unfortunately, many in Washington don't share the same concerns. Last week, instead of working on COVID-19 relief or passing legislation that will help struggling Americans and small businesses, House Democrats showed that their priorities are fundamentally out-of-step with the American people.

December 3, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) joined U.S. Reps. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Raul Ruiz (CA-36) today to introduce H.R. 8845, the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, legislation to ensure timely Medicare coverage of groundbreaking early cancer detection tests for our nation’s seniors.
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