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Richard Hudson

Richard Hudson

RRepublicanNC-9 · Representative
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone12
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency44
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
25
Total Statements
14
Floor Speeches
11
Press Releases
14
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Housing: 13Taxes: 11Defense: 6Environment: 4Trade: 3Veterans: 3Healthcare: 2Infrastructure: 2Economy: 1Gun Policy: 1Crime & Justice: 1Immigration: 1Agriculture: 1Education: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 12Ceremonial: 9Bipartisan: 3Urgent: 1

Statements (25)

Floor Speech2026-05-20CeremonialTaxesDefenseTrade
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DONNY "DON" KAY PRICE

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF DONNY "DON" KAY PRICE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E473] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-04-28CeremonialHousing
HONORING THE LIFE OF HOWARD DOUGLAS "DOUG" WINSTEAD, JR.

HONORING THE LIFE OF HOWARD DOUGLAS "DOUG" WINSTEAD, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 74 (Tuesday, April 28, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E379] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-04-20
Why Tax Season Was Different This Year

Why Tax Season Was Different This Year Why Tax Season Was Different This Year Dear friend, Over the past week, I’ve been on the House floor advancing commonsense legislation, while also meeting with leaders from across our state and country who are working to grow our economy, strengthen our…

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Press Release2026-03-23UrgentTaxesAgricultureHR2196
Delivering for North Carolina: From First Responders to Farmers

Delivering for North Carolina: From First Responders to Farmers Delivering for North Carolina: From First Responders to Farmers Spring is here in North Carolina, and there’s a lot to report. I’ve spent the past two weeks on the House floor advancing legislation and back home meeting with the people…

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Press Release2026-03-20Defense
How We Upped Your Tax Refund This Year

How We Upped Your Tax Refund This Year How We Upped Your Tax Refund This Year Dear Friend, Spring is around the corner, and it’s been a busy stretch on Capitol Hill. From joining together to support military families and engaging with our Special Operations community to advancing commonsense…

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Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialTaxesHousingHR2196
NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEMORIAL EXTENSION ACT

NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES MEMORIAL EXTENSION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18CeremonialEconomyEducationHousingS2025
HONORING CHANCELLOR SHARON GABER

HONORING CHANCELLOR SHARON GABER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E232] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-25TaxesEnvironmentHousing
HONORING STEPHEN R. WILKINS

HONORING STEPHEN R. WILKINS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E163] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-15CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentHousing
HONORING AMIE FRALEY'S DEDICATED SERVICE TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

HONORING AMIE FRALEY'S DEDICATED SERVICE TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 11 (Thursday, January 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E45] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Press Release2026-01-05
What Our Office Did in 2025

What Our Office Did in 2025 What Our Office Did in 2025 Dear Friend, As the year comes to a close, I am feeling a great deal of gratitude. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve you. And despite the challenges we each face personally and as a country, I can’t help but feel gratitude that we…

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Press Release2025-07-16
Looking Out For You At Home & In DC

Looking Out For You At Home & In DC Looking Out For You At Home & In DC Friends, James.Laverty@… Wed, 07/16/2025 - 12:12 July 16, 2025

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Press Release2025-06-10ImmigrationTaxesDefense
Why We Need To Pass The Big Beautiful Bill

Why We Need To Pass The Big Beautiful Bill Why We Need To Pass The Big Beautiful Bill It’s starting to feel like summer across North Carolina, and as the days get hotter, the fight for America’s future is heating up too. Whether it’s protecting your paycheck, supporting our troops, or ending the…

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Press Release2025-04-21
A Season of Renewed Hope for Ourselves and Our Nation

A Season of Renewed Hope for Ourselves and Our Nation A Season of Renewed Hope for Ourselves and Our Nation Spring has finally arrived in our area, but the warmer weather is not the only reason to rejoice. For my family, like many of yours, this time is especially joyous because it’s Easter—a…

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Press Release2025-04-06BipartisanGun PolicyHR38
Ensuring you are connected, and your rights are protected

Ensuring you are connected, and your rights are protected Ensuring you are connected, and your rights are protected As your representative, I am committed to defending your constitutional rights and advancing policies that benefit your family, small business, and community. Ensuring your Second…

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Press Release2025-03-23TaxesDefense
Protecting Your Tax Dollars From Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

Protecting Your Tax Dollars From Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Protecting Your Tax Dollars From Waste, Fraud, and Abuse Americans like you gave President Trump and Republicans in Congress a mandate to enact our America First agenda, and we have been working to deliver. From rooting out waste, fraud, and…

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Floor Speech2025-03-10TaxesHousingVeterans
HONORING THE LIFE OF THE LATE FAISON KUESTER, JR.

HONORING THE LIFE OF THE LATE FAISON KUESTER, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [House] [Page H1061] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

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Press Release2025-02-09Bipartisan
A Return to Commonsense

A Return to Commonsense A Return to Commonsense Since Donald Trump took the oath of office on January 20th, you’ve seen the President work at a feverish pace to deliver on the promises made to you and start fixing the problems that were created during four years of a failed Biden-Harris agenda.…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06TaxesHousingCrime & Justice
HONORING JOHN N. OGBURN, III FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

HONORING JOHN N. OGBURN, III FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E104] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Press Release2025-01-26Ceremonial
America's Golden Age Has Arrived

America's Golden Age Has Arrived America's Golden Age Has Arrived It is morning in America again. On January 20th, the American people celebrated the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. It is truly an incredible and historic time for our great country - it marks the beginning of a new era.…

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Floor Speech2024-12-18HousingS1351
STOP INSTITUTIONAL CHILD ABUSE ACT

STOP INSTITUTIONAL CHILD ABUSE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 188 (Wednesday, December 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7339-H7340] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-17BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentHR1101HR2758
LUMBEE FAIRNESS ACT

LUMBEE FAIRNESS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7268-H7272] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LUMBEE…

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Floor Speech2024-12-17CeremonialHealthcareDefenseTrade
CONGRATULATING DR. MICHAEL C. BURGESS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER 22 YEARS OF SERVICE

CONGRATULATING DR. MICHAEL C. BURGESS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER 22 YEARS OF SERVICE Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages…

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Floor Speech2024-12-11CeremonialHousing
CONGRATULATING MR. JACK NANCE ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 32 YEARS AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE CAROLINAS GOLF ASSOCIATION

CONGRATULATING MR. JACK NANCE ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 32 YEARS AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR THE CAROLINAS GOLF ASSOCIATION Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks]…

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Floor Speech2024-12-10CeremonialHousing
CONGRATULATING CONGRESSWOMAN CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE

CONGRATULATING CONGRESSWOMAN CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AFTER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [Extensions of…

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Floor Speech2018-07-25HealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHRES1009
EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT THE LACK OF TIMELY AND PREDICTABLE FUNDING UNNECESSARILY UNDERMINES MISSION OF THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS…

EXPRESSING SENSE OF HOUSE THAT THE LACK OF TIMELY AND PREDICTABLE FUNDING UNNECESSARILY UNDERMINES MISSION OF THE UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)]…

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