U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC)
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Representatives introduce bill opposing social cost metrics in federal rulemaking
On October 11, 2024, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson, along with Republican Study Committee (RSC) Chairman Kevin Hern and RSC House Energy Action Team (HEAT) Chairman August Pfluger, introduced the Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act. This legislation aims to prevent the federal government from using the social cost of carbon, methane, nitrous oxide, or any other greenhouse gas metric in its rulemaking process.
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Rep. Richard Hudson mourns passing of George Little
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson of North Carolina's 9th District has expressed his condolences following the death of George Little, a prominent figure in Moore County. In a statement, Rep. Hudson highlighted Little's significant contributions to the community.
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North Carolina lawmakers urge federal agencies to utilize migrant facility post-Hurricane Helene
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson and Senator Thom Tillis, both Republicans from North Carolina, have taken the lead in a collective effort by the state's Republican Congressional Delegation to address recovery needs following Hurricane Helene. They have directed a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, urging them to operationalize the Greensboro Influx Care Facility (ICF) for supporting Western North Carolina's recovery efforts.
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Rep. Hudson criticizes Harris-Walz healthcare plan in Washington Examiner op-ed
Representative Richard Hudson and Heritage Foundation Director of the Center for Health and Welfare Policy, Nina Owcharenko Schaefer, authored an op-ed in the Washington Examiner criticizing Vice President Kamala Harris, Governor Tim Walz, and Democratic healthcare policies. They argue that these policies lead to fewer choices, lower quality care, and higher costs for patients and families.
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Hudson announces launch of 2024 Congressional App Challenge
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) announced the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for North Carolina's 9th District on September 5, 2024.
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Hudson criticizes Biden-Harris Administration's drug price setting scheme
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On August 15, 2024, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), a member of the House Energy & Commerce's Health Subcommittee, issued a statement following the Biden-Harris Administration's announcement of drug price controls mandated by the "Inflation Reduction Act" (IRA).
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Lawmakers introduce bill against state taxes on firearms
On August 1, 2024, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48), and Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) introduced the Freedom from Unfair Gun Taxes Act. The legislation aims to prohibit states from implementing excise taxes on firearms and ammunition intended to fund gun control programs.
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Lawmakers demand transparency after Fort Liberty training labels pro-life groups as terrorists
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) and Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) led over 80 of their colleagues in a bicameral letter to U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, demanding answers and transparency regarding social media reports that anti-terrorism training conducted at Fort Liberty labels pro-life organizations as "terrorists."
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Lawmakers urge Army Secretary Wormuth to improve military housing conditions
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) has sent a letter to U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, urging immediate action to address substandard housing conditions within military barracks and other housing units. The letter highlights issues such as poor air and water quality, mold, and PFAS contamination.
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Hudson leads bipartisan resolution recognizing National Tire Safety Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced a bipartisan resolution today recognizing the week of June 24 through July 3, 2024, as National Tire Safety Week (NTSW). NTSW is an annual initiative designed to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.
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Congressmen seek answers from DoD on military base infiltration concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, Congressman Richard Hudson (NC-09), joined by Congressmen Pat Fallon (TX-04) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin demanding answers on how the Department of Defense is responding to the recent uptick in incidents of foreign nationals attempting to infiltrate U.S. military installations or spy on military personnel across the country.
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Senate passes Hudson legislation to deploy advanced nuclear technologies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Richard Hudson (R-NC) announced that his Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act passed in the U.S. Senate. This legislation was included in a bipartisan, bicameral nuclear energy reform package, the Fire Grants and Safety Act of 2023, and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.
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Lawmakers seek answers from DoD over rising base infiltration incidents
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) has sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin seeking information on how the Department of Defense is addressing a recent increase in incidents involving foreign nationals attempting to infiltrate U.S. military installations or spy on military personnel.
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Hudson supports national defense bill securing funds for NC troops & infrastructure
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) has announced his support for the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25 (NDAA), which was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan backing.
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Hudson secures funding in FY 2025 MilConVA Act benefiting Fort Liberty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) issued a statement following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (MilConVA). The legislation allocates funding for military construction and family housing while fully supporting veterans' benefits programs, including those related to disability and pension benefits, education, healthcare, and insurance and loan programs.
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Hudson and Williams introduce resolution condemning Biden administration's firearm policies
On May 31, 2024, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) joined Representative Roger Williams (R-TX) and other colleagues to introduce a resolution condemning the Biden Administration’s recent actions concerning Second Amendment rights. The resolution aims to reaffirm the House of Representatives’ support for the right to bear arms.
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Hudson introduces bill for safe in-home opioid disposal
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) has introduced the Safe In-Home Drug Disposal Initiative (SIDDI) Act of 2024 (H.R. 8570), aimed at creating a program for safe, convenient, and effective in-home opioid prescription disposal and safety education to reduce and prevent drug overdoses.
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Bipartisan resolution introduced honoring America's emergency medical services workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, EMS Co-Chair U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC) joined U.S. Representatives Michael Guest (R-MS) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI) in introducing a bipartisan resolution honoring the commitment and care of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel during the 50th anniversary of National EMS Week.
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Statue honoring Reverend Billy Graham unveiled at U.S. Capitol
U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), Senators Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, and the entire North Carolina Congressional Delegation attended a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol today to unveil a statue in honor of the Reverend William Franklin “Billy” Graham, Jr. The statue of Reverend Graham replaced that of Governor Charles Aycock on behalf of North Carolina.
