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November 8, 2020
It goes without saying, but it’s been a historic week for our state and country. I want to first say thank you. I am honored and humbled by the opportunity to continue serving our community in Congress for another term.
November 7, 2020
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the state of the 2020 election:
"Election results remain unofficial and the process is far from over. The American people deserve transparency and I support President Trump's calls to ensure every legal vote is counted and the rule of law is protected. By doing this, we can uphold the integrity and confidence of our elections."
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November 4, 2020
After a hard-fought campaign, Congressman Richard Hudson said that during his fifth term representing the 8th District he is going to "roll up his sleeves" and address pressing issues of the district.
Among them: working to find a vaccine for the coronavirus, lowering the price of prescription drugs, and continuing the fight to bring resources to soldiers and their families at Fort Bragg, he said.
The district includes a large portion of the southern Piedmont area of the state from Concord to Spring Lake.
November 2, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Chairman of the Committee on Political Affairs and Security of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly released the following statement on the attack in Vienna:
November 1, 2020
The Uwharrie National Forest is a pillar of our community that brings folks from across the nation and world to North Carolina every year.
October 30, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced H.R. 14, the Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act. The strategic and targeted COVID-19 relief bill includes provisions under the jurisdiction of the House Committees on Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, and Appropriations.
Issues:CoronavirusHealth Care
October 25, 2020
When I was growing up, the rules of our house were straightforward. If you made a mistake or broke the rules, you would have to pay the consequences.
October 18, 2020
Every day, more folks are going back to work, more small businesses are opening their doors, and more students are going back to school. We have a long way to go to protect public health and rebuild our economy, but these are all good signs.
October 16, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) is applauding a petition filed this week by community groups urging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require Chemours Co. to fund PFAS research. The petition asks the EPA to use the authority granted to it under the 2016 overhaul of the Toxic Substances Control Act, which Rep. Hudson helped become law as a member of the Environment Subcommittee in the U.S. House.
Issues:Environment
October 14, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced the Improving the American Drug Supply Chain Act, a bipartisan bill to study the drug supply chain and identify obstacles to domestic manufacturing and potential incentives to bring more manufacturing back to the United States.
Issues:Health Care