Richard Hudson
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Richard Hudson

Republican · NO-9 · House of Representatives

13 years in office

Quylt Score

682
Primary Score
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73
Party Line
moderate Republican leader

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted4 bills signed into law
7415%
Bills Advanced21 of 143 bills out of committee
7312%
Federal Funding Secured$3449945M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance39 of 40 votes (97.5%)
9715%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee Chair — leads hearings
955%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring1 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
810%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills8 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleChair, Communications and Technology Subcommittee
2510%
Committee SeniorityRank 5 on 1 committee
6810%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Committee Assignments (1)

Sponsored Legislation (143)

HR 7181Replacement Parts Availability Act

Introduced 2026-01-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Environmental Protection

HR 7136Special Operator Protection Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-01-16 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 6505Next Generation 9–1–1 Act

Introduced 2025-12-09 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 5318RAPID Act

Introduced 2025-09-11 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 5269RESULTS Act

Introduced 2025-09-10 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 3668Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act

Introduced 2025-06-02 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Energy

HR 3443When Minutes Count for Emergency Medical Patients Act

Introduced 2025-05-15 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 3147Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act

Introduced 2025-05-01 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Environmental Protection

HR 2440SIFIA Act

Introduced 2025-03-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2196National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Extension Act

Introduced 2025-03-18 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 1870SPEED for BEAD Act

Introduced 2025-03-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 1476PLASMA Act

Introduced 2025-02-21 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 1195Protect Medicaid Act

Introduced 2025-02-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 1004Love Lives On Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-02-05 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 860Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act

Introduced 2025-01-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Congress

HR 38Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-01-03 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 9970Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-10-11 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 9698SIFIA Act

Introduced 2024-09-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 8570SIDDI Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-05-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 7565Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-03-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Congress

HR 7014Protect Medicaid Act

Introduced 2024-01-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 6526Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act

Introduced 2023-11-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

Energy

HR 6465PLASMA Act

Introduced 2023-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5901Targeting Emotional and Mental Stability Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-10-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 4421Preparing for All Hazards and Pathogens Reauthorization Act

Introduced 2023-06-30 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.

Health

HR 4419PHEMCE Advisory Committee Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-06-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4420Preparedness and Response Reauthorization Act

Introduced 2023-06-30 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 22.

Health

HR 4167Protecting America’s Distribution Transformer Supply Chain Act

Introduced 2023-06-15 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 356.

Energy

HR 3699WORKER Act

Introduced 2023-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

Energy

HR 3577Medical and Health Stockpile Accountability Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3323RAPID Act

Introduced 2023-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 2377Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

Introduced 2023-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Health

HR 1835Saving Access to Laboratory Services Act

Introduced 2023-03-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1784Next Generation 9–1–1 Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-03-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 1352Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 38Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

Introduced 2023-01-09 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 9584ACCESS Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-12-15 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 8499Transparency and Honesty in Energy Regulations Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Energy

HRES 1225Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Introduced 2022-07-13 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HR 8306FINE Act

Introduced 2022-07-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 7966STOP II Act

Introduced 2022-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 7233KIDS CARE Act

Introduced 2022-03-28 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 285.

Health

HR 6981American Ammo in Defense of Ukraine Act

Introduced 2022-03-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 6305Protect America’s Biomedical Research Enterprise Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-12-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 5488HEALTH Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-10-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

Health

HRES 602Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Introduced 2021-08-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HR 482521st Century Broad­band Deployment Act

Introduced 2021-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3743Supporting the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration Act

Introduced 2021-06-08 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 181.

Health

HRES 426Expressing opposition to removing sanctions with respect to the Nord Stream II pipeline.

Introduced 2021-05-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 1746Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act

Introduced 2021-03-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

HR 1635STOP II: Classrooms Over Conference Rooms Act

Introduced 2021-03-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HRES 146Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Introduced 2021-02-23 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HR 1055Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

Introduced 2021-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HRES 122Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

Introduced 2021-02-15 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HRES 36Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.

Introduced 2021-01-12 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Congress

HR 108National Medal of Honor Monument Act

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 112Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 110Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 111Federal Sunset Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 38Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 109Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Advisory Committee Act

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 8752National Medal of Honor Monument Act

Introduced 2020-11-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 14Commitment to Defeat the Virus and Keep America Healthy Act

Introduced 2020-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Health

HR 8588Improving the American Drug Supply Chain Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-10-13 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 8009To ensure that individuals receive recovery rebates before the end of 2020.

Introduced 2020-08-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 8010HEALTH Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-08-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.

Health

HR 7355Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act

Introduced 2020-06-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 6939Advancing IOT Manufacturing Act

Introduced 2020-05-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

HR 5701Care for the Veteran Caregiver Act

Introduced 2020-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2020-01-09 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2020-01-09 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5555Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-01-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4693Department of Veterans Affairs Electronic Health Record Advisory Committee Act

Introduced 2019-10-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3656ACCESS Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-07-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2856Protect Medicaid Act

Introduced 2019-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Introduced 2014-07-10 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A078) Failed by recorded vote: 131 - 289 (Roll no. 400).

Introduced 2014-07-10 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A077) Failed by voice vote.

Introduced 2014-05-29 · By unanimous consent, the Hudson amendment was withdrawn. (consideration: CR H5003)

Introduced 2013-06-19 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2013-06-05 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A014) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5462To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers.

Introduced 2014-09-15 · Became Public Law No: 113-294.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4959EEOC Transparency and Accountability Act

Introduced 2014-06-25 · Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Prior to Referral.

Labor and Employment

HR 4802Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-06-05 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3874Federal Sunset Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-01-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3814Risk Management Certainty Act

Introduced 2014-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 2719Transportation Security Acquisition Reform Act

Introduced 2013-07-18 · Became Public Law No: 113-245.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 1954Sunset Wasteful Executive Expenditures and Programs Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-05-13 · Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1803Lumbee Recognition Act

Introduced 2013-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee Indian and Alaska Native Affairs.

Native Americans

HR 1254Auto Enroll Repeal Act

Introduced 2013-03-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 483Farmers Against Crippling Taxes Act

Introduced 2013-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 38Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 39Federal Sunset Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 23Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-01-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2018-06-27 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5747Special Operations Forces Tax Cut Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-05-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5687SOUND Disposal and Packaging Act

Introduced 2018-05-07 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

HR 5599Animal Health and Innovation Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-04-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 3780Air Ambulance Quality and Accountability Act

Introduced 2017-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3477Ceiling Fan Energy Conservation Harmonization Act

Introduced 2017-07-27 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Energy

Introduced 2017-06-28 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 197 (Roll no. 334).

HR 2786To amend the Federal Power Act with respect to the criteria and process to qualify as a qualifying conduit hydropower facility.

Introduced 2017-06-06 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.

Energy

HRES 360Honoring the 100th anniversary of the 82nd Airborne Division.

Introduced 2017-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2483Quality Systems Certification Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1704ACCESS Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Health

HR 1572Ratepayer Fairness Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.

Energy

HR 1152Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1151Encouraging the Prioritization of the Most Vulnerable Act

Introduced 2017-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 304Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-05 · Became Public Law No: 115-83.

Health

HR 32ROSIE Act

Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 30Farmers Against Crippling Taxes Act

Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 31Federal Sunset Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 38Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-03 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 6395ROSIE Act

Introduced 2016-11-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Introduced 2016-07-07 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2016-06-15 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5262Care Veterans Deserve Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-05-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4749NC OFFSHORE Act

Introduced 2016-03-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4365Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-01-12 · Received in the Senate.

Health

HR 3999American SAFE Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-11-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

Immigration

HR 3923To provide for a report that develops recommended United States energy security valuation methods.

Introduced 2015-11-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

Energy

Introduced 2015-07-07 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A094) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2015-07-07 · Amendment (A093) offered by Mr. Hudson. (consideration: CR H4843-4844; text: CR H4843)

Introduced 2015-06-03 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A061) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 986Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 183Federal Sunset Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 186Farmers Against Crippling Taxes Act

Introduced 2015-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Introduced 2015-04-30 · On agreeing to the Hudson amendment (A038) Failed by recorded vote: 143 - 278 (Roll no. 205).

HR 184Lumbee Recognition Act

Introduced 2015-01-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.

Native Americans