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July 29, 2020
APEX, N.C. — Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos traveled to the Triangle on Wednesday in a push to encourage more K-12 schools to reopen with entirely in-person instruction.
"We've got to get our kids back to school. We've got to get them back this fall," Pence said at Thales Academy. "It's best for our kids. It's best for working families. It's best for North Carolina and best for all of America."
Issues:CoronavirusEducation
July 26, 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. We also owe it to them to make sure they have all the available tools and resources they deserve.
July 24, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has secured two provisions in the latest appropriations bill to address PFAS chemicals including GenX.
Issues:EnvironmentFederal Budget
July 23, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today to advocate for improving roads in the Uwharrie National Forest. In his remarks, Rep. Hudson urged his colleagues to support his amendment to the budget to highlight the need to fund construction of roads under the control of the U.S. Forest Service, like those in the Uwharrie National Forest.
Issues:Federal BudgetTransportation
July 23, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement on the passing of Sergeant Bryan C. Mount who died in Syria on July 21, 2020, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve:
Issues:Defense & National Security
July 22, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the passing of Locust Chief of Police Steven R. "Smitty" Smith:
July 20, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for veterans, has secured several key provisions for active-duty servicemembers, military families and veterans in the FY 21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
July 19, 2020
Benjamin Franklin is famously quoted as saying, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” The United States has long prepared for pandemics, such as the one we are facing with the coronavirus right now, through programs established in the aftermath of the anthrax attacks of the early 2000s.
July 16, 2020
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) has co-sponsored the Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act, a bipartisan package of measures to reduce America's dependence on foreign sources of critical medal supplies needed to fight COVID-19, boost domestic manufacturing to make those supplies here in America, and make much-needed improvements and updates to America's Strategic National Stockpile (SNS). The bill is expected to be considered in the House Energy and Commerce Committee this week.
Issues:CoronavirusHealth Care
July 12, 2020
As Fort Bragg’s Congressman, I understand the strength of our servicemembers depends on not only the training and resources we provide them, but also the support we provide to their families.
Issues:Defense & National Security