Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

HONORING THE LIFE OF CARL JOHNSON, SR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5350-H5354] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

REMEMBERING MICHAEL MANN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 137 (Monday, August 31, 2026)] [House] [Page H5350] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1930…

Carter announces Dr. Lee Southern Healthcare Collaboration Grant in Baxley WASHINGTON, D.C . – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after joining Southern Healthcare Collaboration leaders and local officials in Baxley to announce the Dr. Lee Southern Healthcare…

HONORING BILL HENDERSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E726] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Carter secures $346.1 million for GA-01 in House-passed defense bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today secured $346.1 million for Georgia’s First Congressional District in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which heads to the Senate for…

HONORING DARLYN MARTIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5172-H5173] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5127-H5143] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Carter votes to SAVE and Protect America with Reconciliation 3.0 WASHINGTON, D.C . – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the House passed the SAVE and Protect America Act framework, unlocking the reconciliation process: “Democrats have said the quiet part…

Carter votes to ban insider trading for lawmakers WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today voted in favor of the Stop Insider Trading Act. Rep. Carter is an original co-sponsor of the legislation, which helps restore Americans' faith and trust in government by prohibiting Members…

NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2027 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 119 (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4736-H5000] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Carter urges FCC to review broadcast licenses after refusal to air Presidential address WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr urging him to review ABC and NBC’s broadcast licenses. The letter comes after…

FDA MODERNIZATION ACT 3.0 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4639-H4640] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FDA…

HONORING OFFICERS GABRIEL VERAS, JR., AND CARIN ELMORE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H4672] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

WATCH: CARTER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST UNNECESSARY ANIMAL TESTING WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today spoke on the House Floor in support of his bill, the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. This bipartisan legislation would bring the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulations into…

Carter bill reducing unnecessary animal testing passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today celebrated the House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, a bill directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully implement provisions to reduce unnecessary…

HONORING MATTHEW LEDBETTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Page H4615] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MATTHEW…

RECOGNIZING FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MACON'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4530-H4531] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

CARTER STATEMENT ON FTC SETTLEMENT WITH CVS CAREMARK WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with CVS Caremark to drive down patients’ out-of-pocket costs, increase transparency, and…

HONORING CLARA MARTIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4415-H4416] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING CLARA…

CELEBRATING 200 YEARS OF FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF MACON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H4464] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Carter statement on SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld birthright citizenship in the landmark Trump v. Barbara ruling: “I am disappointed that…

RECOGNIZING BARRETT CARTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4348-H4349] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1800…

Carter vote secures aviation safety training tool for Savannah airport WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $7.6 million to replace the current air traffic control training system at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), increasing safety, reducing…

HONORING THE CAMDEN PHARMACY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4309-H4312] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

Carter urges American Medical Association to reverse harmful maternal health billing policy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today sent a letter to the American Medical Association (AMA) calling on it to revoke a recent change to the way maternity services are billed that will…

Carter votes to revive American Dream of owning a home WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after voting to pass the 21 st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a landmark housing affordability bill, sending it to President Donald J. Trump’s desk for…

Carter-supported funding strengthens emergency services in Chatham County WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced federal grants to strengthen emergency protective measures serving Chatham County, Georgia. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E569] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

HONORING BATTALION CHIEF CHRIS EDDY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 99 (Thursday, June 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H4101] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

Carter honors local firefighter's legacy in namesake safety bill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today introduced Chief Chris Eddy’s Law, a bill directing the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue regulations requiring placards on all pressurized refrigerated containers…

Carter vote helps secure Southeast Georgia electrical grid WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) this week announced federal grants to repair power infrastructure and strengthen emergency protective measures serving Georgia’s Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Pierce, Ware, and…

WATCH: CARTER REMEMBERS GEORGIANS KILLED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN CALL FOR ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING ON HOUSE FLOOR Rep. Carter speaks on the Secure America Act Watch the Floor Remarks Here "Madame Speaker, I rise today, infuriated by my Democratic colleagues who have put the safety and the…

Carter supports House Republican passage of life-saving ICE, Border Patrol funding WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today delivered the following statement after casting a key vote in favor of the Secure America Act, a budget reconciliation bill that fully funds Border Patrol and…

FEMA announces Carter-backed funding for flood prevention in Pooler, Bryan County WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) this week announced federal grants for flood mitigation in Pooler and Bryan County, Georgia. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this…

SECURE AMERICA ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4017-H4029] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SECURE AMERICA ACT Mr.…

DEBT CLOCK TICKING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3902-H3907] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DEBT CLOCK TICKING…

Carter secures $1.37 million for Blackshear critical infrastructure upgrades WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today announced $1.37 million in funding for the Blackshear, Georgia, Highway 84 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Expansion Project as part of the House-passed Agriculture,…

DEBT CLOCK TICKING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 95 (Thursday, June 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3900-H3905] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] DEBT CLOCK TICKING…

Carter bill reducing animal testing passes House committee WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today celebrated the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, a bill directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully implement…

HONORING MICHAEL JORDAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 20, 2026)] [House] [Page H3665] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MICHAEL…

RECOGNIZING GRIFF LYNCH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3524-H3526] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…

RECOGNIZING COHEN AND COLLINS TROLIO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H3377] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…

Carter introduces bill establishing life imprisonment for attempting political assassinations WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today introduced the Zero Tolerance for Political Assassins Act, a bill mandating 25 years to life imprisonment for individuals who attempt to assassinate…

RECOGNIZING ADAMS DRUG STORE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E415] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Carter successfully fights to extend red snapper season WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) released the following statement on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries issuance of four exempted fishing permits (EFPs) to the Florida Fish and Wildlife…

Carter secures $53 million for Garden City port SAVANNAH, GA — Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) this week secured $53 million in Port Infrastructure Development Grants for the Georgia Ports Authority’s Lay Berth and Supply Chain Optimization Project in Garden City, Georgia. Funding from the…

CONGRATULATING LADIES OF FREDERICA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H3326] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Carter brings home wins for Georgia in House-passed Farm Bill WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today celebrated House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the Farm Bill, which includes hard-fought wins and recognitions for Georgia farmers. Included in…

Carter statement on ending DHS shutdown, torching Ossoff WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after voting to pass the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026, a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "I voted…

Carter leads bipartisan effort to support family forest landowners WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), alongside Reps. Terri Sewell (D-AL), Aaron Bean (R-FL), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Greg Steube (R-FL), Greg Murphy (R-NC), and Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), this week introduced the…