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August 23, 2020
As Fort Bragg's Congressman, it's an honor to represent so many active-duty soldiers, their families and our veterans. We owe a debt to everyone who has served in our nation’s military, as well as their families, for the sacrifices they have made to protect our country.
August 21, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement after a hearing today with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and ahead of a vote tomorrow in the U.S. House of Representatives on post office legislation:
"Today, the Postmaster General completely debunked the fake Pelosi Post Office scandal. We learned at today's hearing that funding has not been cut to the U.S.
August 19, 2020
The secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy visited Fort Bragg and Fayetteville Technical Community College on Tuesday to discuss energy issues for the military and Duke Energy's efforts to hire veterans as electrical utility linemen.
Secretary Dan Brouillette joined host U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson during the day for both functions. Hudson helped put together the bipartisan Blue Collar and Green Collar Jobs Development Act, which he supported for energy and manufacturing training.
Issues:Economy and JobsEnergy
August 16, 2020
We’ve come a long way, but folks are still hurting.
August 11, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has introduced the Impact Payments Now Act, a bill to ensure eligible individuals and families receive their stimulus checks.
Issues:Economy and Jobs
August 9, 2020
Like many of you, the first thing I think about when I wake up is my family. Even before my feet hit the floor, I think about how I am going to help my son grow, stay safe and healthy, and reach a better tomorrow. I take the same approach as your Representative in Congress.
August 4, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday to improve health care in rural communities and expand telehealth services:
Issues:Health Care
August 2, 2020
Throughout the response to the coronavirus outbreak, my top objectives have never changed. Those are to make sure our local health care providers and public health officials have all the resources they need, increase the availability of tests in our community, mitigate the impacts on families, workers and small businesses, and help make treatments and vaccines available to you as soon as possible.
July 31, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and sponsor of the Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act, is calling for passage of his legislation as the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has published a final regulation for its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. On a virtual town hall yesterday with Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY-04), co-sponsor of the bill, as well as numerous veteran and caregiver stakeholders, Rep. Hudson called on the House Veterans Affairs Committee to advance the bipartisan legislation as soon as possible.
Issues:Veterans
July 30, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has secured three amendments approved today in the latest appropriations bill focused on improving school funding and safety, as well as increasing accountability in the defense industry.