Meet Richard | How Can I Help You? | Issues | Media Center | Contact me   Friends, When the founding fathers ratified our Constitution in 1788, they set into motion a system of government the world had rarely seen – a country where true authority rests with the people. This is illustrated in the very first line of our constitution – “We the People.” Our system was and continues to be unique compared to most of the world and demands certain obligations for those in positions of power. First, those in government have the primary duty to secure your rights and liberties. In tandem with this, the federal government has the responsibility to be transparent and accountable to you. Unfortunately, under one-party rule in Washington, our government has failed to fulfill this most basic obligation. Due to policy missteps by both Congressional Democrats and President Joe Biden, inflation continues to be sky-high, our border is in crisis, and our national security is in peril. On top of this, Congressional Democrats have failed to provide proper oversight for the actions of the federal government. One of Congress’ key roles is to keep an eye on federal agencies in order to ensure they are operating in your best interest. However, Washington Democrats have largely neglected this role, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her associates have yet to hold any hearings on consequential issues such as the origins of Covid-19, the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan, and the Biden administration’s labeling parents as "domestic terrorists.” In some cases, Congressional Democrats have flat out resisted efforts to provide congressional oversight. For example, last month, I called on Congress to get answers from the Biden administration on issues like the origins of COVID-19 and an explanation of how billions of your tax dollars have been spent to expand broadband access. Yet Democrats blocked these inquires from moving forward. In addition to dropping the ball on government oversight, those at the head of government have also failed to defend your God-given, constitutional rights. Your rights, protected by the First and Second Amendment, have repeatedly come under fire under the Democrats. Government has become too big, too unaccountable, and too out-of-touch with the will and priorities of the American people. However, Republicans have a plan to fix this. Our “Commitment to America” plan will work to build a government that fulfills its responsibility to be accountable to you and your family. We will work to provide oversight over the Biden administration and to serve as a check against federal abuses. This commitment also means standing up against progressive overreach to safeguard your God-given rights. Under one-party rule in Washington, our government has strayed away from its duty to put you and your family first. I will work to change that and help reestablish a Congress that serves the people rather than itself. In our community that’s home to Fort Bragg and the fastest growing veteran population in the country, we understand what that kind of public service looks like. That’s why nominating high school students to U.S. service academies each year is among my highest honors. This year, the deadline to apply for a U.S. service academy congressional nomination is Wednesday, October 12th, by 5pm. For more information, visit Hudson.house.gov or contact my office in Concord at 704-786-1612. The students who apply each year and are willing to serve in uniform remind me that the future of our nation is bright. It’s our job to keep it that way by building a government that’s accountable to you and fulfilling our commitment to America. Until Next Week, Richard Hudson Member of Congress OFFICE LOCATIONS: Washington, DC Office 2112 Rayburn House Office Building | Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-225-3715 | Fax: (202) 225-4036 | Hours: M-F 8:30am-6:00pm Concord Office 325 McGill Avenue, NW, Suite 500 Concord, NC 28027 Phone: (704) 786-1612 Fax: (704) 782-1004 Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm Fayetteville Office 225 Green Street, Suite 202 Fayetteville, NC 28301 Phone: (910) 997-2070 Fax: (910) 817-7202 Hours: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm Stay Connected: Rep. Hudson | 2112 Rayburn HOB, Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]