Richard Hudson is serving his fifth term representing North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. He currently serves on the Energy and Commerce Committee and in House leadership as the Republican Conference Secretary.
Rated the most effective legislator from North Carolina according to the Center for Effective Lawmaking, Rep. Hudson has also been named the 12th most conservative Member of the House by National Journal, demonstrating a commitment to delivering results without compromising principles.
In Congress, Rep. Hudson is dedicated to working across the aisle on solutions to support our veterans, defend our Constitutional rights, create jobs and improve our quality of life.
Our region is fortunate to be home to the fastest growing population of veterans in the nation, and I am committed to getting them the care they deserve. Our veterans followed through on their promise to defend our country. Now, we must ensure we keep every promise made to them and their families for their service. I truly consider this my most sacred honor as your voice in Congress.
Too many veterans often face bureaucratic obstacles at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that hamper their access to care. I believe every veteran should have access to timely and quality care. That is why I helped pass the VA MISSION Act to improve health care from the VA. I introduced the bipartisan Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act and the Care Veterans Deserve Act to ensure veterans and their caregivers receive the support they need. I worked to make sure we provided the highest funding level in history for the VA while also strengthening oversight and holding bureaucrats responsible. We passed critical measures to address the tragedy of veteran suicide and improve mental health services. I secured provisions to expand access to VA health benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Further, I helped get the largest expansion of GI Bill benefits in a decade signed into law.
All of this is progress, but there is still so much more work to do to support our veterans. As long as I am your elected Representative, I will work tirelessly to ensure every veteran’s need is met in both casework and legislation pending before Congress. From increasing funding for the VA, to improving mental health services for veterans, to tracking down awards and citations for previous service, there is no stone I will leave unturned to fulfill our promise to our nation’s heroes.
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