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January 10, 2020
The US House this morning passed the PFAS Action Act, 247-159, which would strengthen the nearly non-existent regulations for toxic perfluorinated compounds. PFAS are widespread in the environment, particularly in groundwater, surface water and drinking water. The compounds are found throughout North Carolina, where it has contaminated drinking water.
The bill had bipartisan support among the North Carolina delegation. Democrats David Price, G.K. Butterfield and Alma Adams voted for the bill, as did Republicans George Holding, David Rouzer and Richard Hudson.
January 10, 2020
The U.S. House approved a bill Friday targeting so-called ‘forever chemicals,' also known as PFAS.
- U.S. House approves bill targeting so-called ‘forever chemicals,' also known as PFAS
- PFAS are used in a variety of products, from firefighting foam to non-stick cookware
- The bill now faces what will likely be an uphill fight in Washington, including in the Senate
The legislation has been praised by an advocate for the Cape Fear region of North Carolina, where they continue to deal with the chemical GenX.
January 9, 2020
onight U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), a leader on efforts to tackle GenX and address contamination in the Cape Fear River, spoke on the House floor urging his colleagues to support two amendments he offered to the PFAS Action Act of 2019 (H.R. 535). Rep. Hudson's amendments were adopted by voice and added to the bill which the House will vote on tomorrow.
Issues:Environment
January 9, 2020
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman, released the following statement after voting against a partisan resolution that attempts to hamstring our military commanders and President Donald Trump's constitutional authorities as Commander-in-Chief.
Issues:Defense & National Security
January 8, 2020
Today U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08), Fort Bragg's Congressman and a voice for North Carolina's veterans, released the following statement after introducing the Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2020:.
Issues:Veterans