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A North Carolina congressman is seeking bipartisan support for a police reform bill he hopes will honor the memory of George Floyd while supporting proper law enforcement efforts.

Rep. Richard Hudson, a Republican who represents the state's 8th District, released a "discussion draft" of what he's calling the George Floyd Justice Act.

Floyd, a Black man who was born in Fayetteville, died after being pinned to the ground by a white Minneapolis police officer. The death sparked protests across the country.

Truck drivers have started to become concerned about their safety – and the vulnerability of their cargo – throughout the coronavirus pandemic and recent protests, renewing calls among Second Amendment proponents to allow them to carry licensed firearms.

Due to these recent challenges, legislation introduced in 2019 by North Carolina Republican Rep. Richard Hudson, known as The Concealed Carry Act, is getting renewed attention from the industry.

A bill introduced to Congress in April could benefit military families, including those with special needs, one of the bill's cosponsors said.

House Resolution 6489 was introduced to the House on April 10 and referred to the House Committee on Armed Services the same day to "improve military family readiness."

If approved, it would be part of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021.