• HUDSON, RICHARD L. JR.
Experience: House: District 8, 2013-Present
Home State: North Carolina
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $1,746,078Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Richard Hudson
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Renee
    Birth Date: 11/04/1971
    Birth Place: Franklin, VA
    Home City: Concord, NC
    Religion: Christian

Education

    BA, History, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, 1996
    BA, Political Science, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, 1996

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 8, 2012-present

Current Legislative Committees

    Energy and Commerce, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy and Power (Energy and Commerce), Member
    Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Energy and Commerce), Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Chair, Agriculture Policy Group, present
    Co-Chair, Atlantic Offshore Energy Caucus, present
    Co-Chair, Carbonated and Non-alcoholic (CAN) Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Army Aviation Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Chicken Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional General Aviation Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Peanut Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Prayer Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Textile Caucus, present
    Member, House National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus, present
    Member, House Republican Israel Caucus, present
    Member, House Special Operations Forces Caucus, present
    Member, Republican Policy Committee, present
    Member, Republican Study Committee, present

Professional Experience

    President, Cabarrus Marketing Group, 2011- present
    Communications Director, North Carolina Republican Party
    Field Director, Richard Vinroot for Governor Campaign
    Deputy Campaign Manager, Steve Arnold for Lieutenant Governor
    Chief of Staff, Congressman Mike Conaway, 2009-2011
    Staff, Congressman John R. Carter, 2006-2009
    Campaign Manager, Pat McCrory for Governor, 2008
    Chief of Staff, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, 2005-2006
    District Director, Congressman Robin Hayes, 2000-2005
    Volunteer, Richard Vinroot for Governor Campaign, 1996

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Board of Directors, Cabarrus Jaycees
    Member, Crossroads Church
    Board Member, Republican Club of Capitol Hill
    Former Student Body President, University of North Carolina, Charlotte
    Board of Trustees, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, 2001-2005
    Board Member, West Cabarrus YMCA, 2002-2005
    Steering Committee, Envision Cabarrus, 2001-2003
    Board of Governors, UNC Charlotte Alumni Association, 1999-2002
    Board of Directors, Concord Jaycees, 2000-2001

Additional Information

Awards:

    Rising Star Award, National Journal, 2012; Man of the Year, North Carolina Young Republicans, 1998
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 33
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
12/19/2014 H.R.5462 To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers. 12/19/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-294. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
12/18/2014 H.R.2719 Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act 12/18/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-245. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
09/17/2014 H.R.4959 EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act 09/17/2014 Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Prior to Referral.  (All Actions)
08/15/2014 H.R.5265 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Hamlet, North Carolina, as the "Edward 'Ed' James O'Neal Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic". 08/15/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/23/2014 H.R.4802 Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2014 07/23/2014 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/25/2014 H.Con.Res.95 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding support for voluntary, incentive-based, private land conservation implemented through cooperation with local soil and water conservation districts. 03/25/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
02/12/2014 H.R.3814 Risk Management Certainty Act 02/12/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.  (All Actions)
01/22/2014 H.R.3179 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide a specific limited exemption from the overtime pay requirements of such Act for work related to disaster or catastrophe claims adjustment after a major disaster. 01/22/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.  (All Actions)
01/14/2014 H.R.3874 Federal Sunset Act of 2014 01/14/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
05/13/2013 H.R.1954 Sunset Wasteful Executive Expenditures and Programs Act of 2013 05/13/2013 Referred to House Rules  (All Actions)
05/03/2013 H.R.1803 Lumbee Recognition Act 05/03/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.  (All Actions)
04/23/2013 H.R.1254 Auto Enroll Repeal Act 04/23/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.  (All Actions)
02/04/2013 H.R.483 Farmers Against Crippling Taxes Act 02/04/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
Total: 534
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/13/2017 H.R.1109 To amend section 203 of the Federal Power Act.
06/13/2017 H.R.338 To promote a 21st century energy and manufacturing workforce.
05/18/2017 H.Res.128 Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
05/17/2017 H.R.1005 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans.
05/11/2017 H.R.2352 Lumbee Recognition Act
05/04/2017 H.R.2192 To amend the Public Health Service Act to eliminate the non-application of certain State waiver provisions to Members of Congress and congressional staff. Passed Yea
05/03/2017 H.R.2322 Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights
05/03/2017 H.R.2310 Faith in Health Savings Accounts Act of 2017
05/02/2017 H.R.2052 PRIVATE Act
04/28/2017 H.R.1694 Fannie and Freddie Open Records Act of 2017 Passed Yea
04/13/2017 H.J.Res.43 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients. Passed Aye
04/12/2017 H.R.2091 Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act
04/12/2017 H.R.1777 To amend titles 10 and 32, United States Code, to improve and enhance authorities relating to the employment, use, status, and benefits of military technicians (dual status), and for other purposes.
04/11/2017 H.R.1811 HOPS Act
04/05/2017 H.R.299 Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2017
04/04/2017 H.R.1881 Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2017
04/03/2017 H.R.1861 Larry Doby Congressional Gold Medal Act
03/31/2017 H.R.1838 Ambulatory Surgical Center Quality and Access Act of 2017
03/31/2017 H.R.1736 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the process for inspections of device establishments and for granting export certifications.
03/31/2017 H.Res.232 Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2017, as National Lineman Appreciation Day.
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