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2026-04-30
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Voted yea on H.R. 7567 (Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill) — On Passage) on 2026-04-30: Hudson voted Yea (224-200) with 209 of 212 Republicans. His district includes significant agricultural…
2026-04-29
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Voted yea on H.R. 7147 / H.R. 7744 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026) on 2026-04-29: Hudson voted to fund DHS and end the 76-day partial shutdown. As NRCC Chairman, his vote was institutionally…
2026-02-24
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Hudson serves as Non-Executive Chairman of American Rare Earths Limited (ASX: ARR), an Australian rare earths mining company with operations in Wyoming. He holds 400,000 shares and has purchased 100,000 shares on May…
2025-12-31
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Voted not_voting on Various (Attendance Record — 4.7% Missed Votes (345 of 7,294 roll call votes, Jan 2013 - Dec 2025)) on 2025-12-31: GovTrack reports Hudson missed 345 of 7,294 roll call votes (4.7%), 'much worse…
2025-11-12
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Voted yea on H.R. 5371 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — Ending the 43-Day Government Shutdown) on 2025-11-12: Hudson voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. He blamed Senate…
2025-09-12
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[platform] Hudson brands himself as 'Fort Bragg's Congressman' and an 'outspoken advocate for North Carolina's military community.' He regularly issues press releases touting military funding wins in the NDAA…
2025-08-11
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[disclosure] The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office projected the OBBB would add approximately $3-4 trillion to the federal deficit over 10 years. The Courier-Tribune published a constituent letter calling…
2025-08-11
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[statement] On August 19, 2025, Hudson told Axios he was advising members to shift from in-person to virtual town halls, framing it as a way to avoid 'paid progressive activists.' He predicted voters would 'reward us'…
2025-07-14
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[statement] Hudson's press release celebrating the OBBB claimed the bill 'slashes deficits by roughly $2 trillion — and secures historic levels of mandatory savings.' His statement said: 'If the One Big Beautiful Bill…
2025-07-03
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Voted yea on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act — On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment) on 2025-07-03: Hudson's Yea vote (218-214) was his defining fiscal vote as NRCC Chairman. He warned defeat 'will have…
2025-06-30
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As NRCC Chairman (2023-present), Hudson led record fundraising: the NRCC raised $12.6 million in May 2024, a record for May in an election year; $33.4 million in Q1 2024; and a total of $161.7 million through Q2 2024…
2025-04-10
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Voted yea on H.R. 22 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act — On Passage) on 2025-04-10: Hudson voted with all Republicans (220-208) to require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Only 4…
2025-01-07
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Voted yea on S. 5 / H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act — On Passage) on 2025-01-07: Hudson voted Yea (264-159) and was an enthusiastic supporter, writing in his constituent newsletter: 'One of the horrific consequences of the…
2024-12-31
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FEC candidate committee ID: C00504522 (Hudson for Congress). Hudson's FEC filing shows $579,931 in contributions for the 2024 cycle, along with transfers from his leadership PAC (First In Freedom PAC, $215,849) and the…
2024-06-30
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Top contributing industries (2011-2024): Leadership PACs ($1,122,473), Pharmaceuticals/Health Products ($884,695 — $79,095 individuals + $805,600 PACs), Health Professionals ($865,366), Real Estate ($824,456), Retired…
2024-06-30
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Top contributing organizations (2011-2024): Hendrick Motorsports ($108,750, all individuals), Altria Group ($95,950 — $47,950 individuals + $48,000 PAC), Hendrick Automotive Group ($87,850, all individuals), Koch…
2024-06-30
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Career (2011-2024): Raised $17,899,267; Spent $16,181,718; Cash on hand $1,717,430; Debts $0. Top career industry: Leadership PACs ($1,122,473, all PAC). Top career contributor: Hendrick Motorsports ($108,750).
2024-04-20
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Voted nay on H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024) on 2024-04-20: Hudson voted against $60.8 billion in Ukraine aid, joining the majority of House Republicans. His vote placed him against…
2023-01-03
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[statement] In December 2022, Hudson voted against the $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill, calling it a 'boondoggle' and a 'monstrous spending spree.' However, he simultaneously celebrated the more than $15.5 million…
2022-09-01
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[statement] In a 2022 candidate survey by the Chatham News & Record, after redistricting made his district more competitive, Hudson answered 'YES' to the question: 'Do you believe the 2020 Presidential election…
2021-01-07
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Voted yea on H.Res. — Jan 6-7, 2021 (Objection to Certification of Arizona and Pennsylvania Electoral Votes) on 2021-01-07: Hudson voted to sustain objections to Arizona and Pennsylvania electoral votes hours after the…
2021-01-06
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[statement] On January 4, 2021, Hudson published an open letter to constituents stating he would object to Electoral College certification, declaring: 'Currently, millions of people do not trust the outcome of this…
2018-11-16
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Richard Hudson filed filing with the SEC on 2018-11-16. Accession number: N/A.
