Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
RRepublicanGA-1 · Representative
62
/ 100
Average
Attendance95
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone13
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency100
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology89
Total Statements
73
Floor Speeches
16
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 44Environment: 31Healthcare: 27Trade: 23Crime & Justice: 19Agriculture: 17Education: 14Foreign Policy: 12Infrastructure: 10Labor: 8Immigration: 7Veterans: 6Housing: 5Defense: 4Economy: 3
Speech Tone
Ceremonial: 44Neutral: 25Bipartisan: 12Urgent: 7Partisan Attack: 1
Statements (89)
Press Release2026-05-21BipartisanHealthcareTrade
Carter bill reducing animal testing passes House committeeCarter 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…
Floor Speech2026-05-20TaxesDefenseCrime & Justice
HONORING MICHAEL JORDANHONORING 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…
Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING GRIFF LYNCHRECOGNIZING 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…
Floor Speech2026-05-12Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING COHEN AND COLLINS TROLIORECOGNIZING 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…
Press Release2026-05-07Partisan Attack
Carter introduces bill establishing life imprisonment for attempting political assassinationsCarter 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…
Press Release2026-05-04EnvironmentTradeAgriculture
Carter successfully fights to extend red snapper seasonCarter 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…
Floor Speech2026-05-04CeremonialHealthcareAgriculture
RECOGNIZING ADAMS DRUG STORERECOGNIZING 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 ]…
Press Release2026-05-01EconomyTaxesEnvironment
Carter secures $53 million for Garden City portCarter 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…
Press Release2026-04-30BipartisanEnvironmentAgriculture
Carter brings home wins for Georgia in House-passed Farm BillCarter 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…
Press Release2026-04-30ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
Carter statement on ending DHS shutdown, torching OssoffCarter 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…
Floor Speech2026-04-30CeremonialTaxesEnvironment
CONGRATULATING LADIES OF FREDERICACONGRATULATING 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 ]…
Press Release2026-04-29BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Carter leads bipartisan effort to support family forest landownersCarter 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…
Press Release2026-04-22UrgentTaxes
Carter issues statement on wildfire in Brantley CountyCarter issues statement on wildfire in Brantley County BRUNSWICK, GA — Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement regarding the wildfire impacting Brantley County: I’m closely monitoring the wildfire in Brantley County and communicating with federal, state, and local…
Press Release2026-04-22CeremonialHealthcareEnvironmentTrade
Carter-led bill passes House to improve health care access in rural AmericaCarter-led bill passes House to improve health care access in rural America WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) this week celebrated House passage of the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025, a bill that extends critical programs that increase access to…
Floor Speech2026-04-21BipartisanHealthcareEnvironmentTradeHR6387HRES1174
FIRE IMPROVEMENT AND REFORMING EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS ACTFIRE IMPROVEMENT AND REFORMING EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3013-H3019] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…
Floor Speech2026-04-21CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentS2026
HONORING PRIVATE BENNET WATERSHONORING PRIVATE BENNET WATERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3039-H3041] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-04-21BipartisanHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR2493
IMPROVING CARE IN RURAL AMERICA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025IMPROVING CARE IN RURAL AMERICA REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3021-H3023] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-04-21
PERSONAL EXPLANATIONPERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E352] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…
Floor Speech2026-04-20BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyTradeHR7022
MYSTIC ALERTS ACTMYSTIC ALERTS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2970-H2971] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MYSTIC ALERTS ACT Mr.…
Press Release2026-04-20BipartisanAgriculture
WATCH: Carter delivers remarks as House passes Mystic Alerts ActWATCH: Carter delivers remarks as House passes Mystic Alerts Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today spoke in support of the Mystic Alerts Act, a bipartisan bill to modernize America's emergency alert systems and strengthen public safety communications, especially for rural…
Press Release2026-04-14CeremonialTaxesLaborAgriculture
Carter celebrates record-high tax returns on Tax Day for hard-working American familiesCarter celebrates record-high tax returns on Tax Day for hard-working American families WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released a statement celebrating the Working Families Tax Cuts, President Trump's landmark legislation that provided the largest tax cut in American…
Press Release2026-04-14ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
Carter leads resolution thanking ICE for their service and helping TSA airport linesCarter leads resolution thanking ICE for their service and helping TSA airport lines WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), alongside Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) today introduced a resolution recognizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for…
Floor Speech2026-03-27
HONORING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF PRIVATE BENNETT H. WATERSHONORING THE SERVICE AND SACRIFICE OF PRIVATE BENNETT H. WATERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E283] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-03-26ImmigrationEnvironmentForeign Policy
SHARIA-FREE AMERICASHARIA-FREE AMERICA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2761-H2767] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SHARIA-FREE…
Floor Speech2026-03-25CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
HONORING THE LIFE OF FRED W. SHAVER, JR.HONORING THE LIFE OF FRED W. SHAVER, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2708-H2709] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-03-25BipartisanTaxesLaborInfrastructure
Carter, Pfluger praise Mystic Flood safety alert bill passing committeeCarter, Pfluger praise Mystic Flood safety alert bill passing committee WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) today celebrated the passage of the Mystic Alerts Act out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. This bill will strengthen the emergency…
Floor Speech2026-03-25CeremonialTaxesCivil Rights
HONORING EDNA JACKSONHONORING EDNA JACKSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2706] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING EDNA…
Floor Speech2026-03-24Veterans
HONORING HOWARD THOMAS YOUNGHONORING HOWARD THOMAS YOUNG Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [House] [Page H2667] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING HOWARD…
Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialHealthcare
HONORING JOEL LEONEHONORING JOEL LEONE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [House] [Page H2607] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING JOEL LEONE…
Floor Speech2026-03-18CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentEducationS233
HONORING CONSTITUENTS OF GEORGIAHONORING CONSTITUENTS OF GEORGIA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2591-H2594] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-03-18CeremonialImmigrationTaxes
Carter, Taylor celebrate House Passage of bill to deport aliens responsible for defrauding American taxpayersCarter, Taylor celebrate House Passage of bill to deport aliens responsible for defrauding American taxpayers WASHINGTON, D.C . – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today celebrated House passage of the Deporting Fraudsters Act , introduced by Rep. Dave Taylor (R-OH), which he co-sponsors. This…
Floor Speech2026-03-18CeremonialGun PolicyEnvironmentTrade
HONORING GEORGIA GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMPHONORING GEORGIA GOVERNOR BRIAN KEMP Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Page H2586] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-03-12TaxesForeign PolicyDefense
ICYMI: A weaker Iran means a stronger AmericaICYMI: A weaker Iran means a stronger America After nearly 5 decades of terror from Iran, President Donald Trump took decisive action to weaken and confront the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. Over those decades, Iran crossed every single red line. Now, the bravery of the United States…
Press Release2026-03-05Foreign PolicyDefense
Carter statement on vote in support of our troops against war powers resolutionCarter statement on vote in support of our troops against war powers resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after voting against H. Con. Res. 38, supporting American troops in response to an imminent foreign threat: “Our troops are…
Floor Speech2026-03-05TaxesCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING JUDGE PATRICK M. SHEPHERDRECOGNIZING JUDGE PATRICK M. SHEPHERD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Page H2453] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-03-04CeremonialHealthcareTaxesTrade
RECOGNIZING MARTIN HOGANRECOGNIZING MARTIN HOGAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2414-H2417] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…
Floor Speech2026-02-25TaxesCrime & Justice
RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT GENERAL THOMAS CARDENRECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT GENERAL THOMAS CARDEN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-24TaxesHousingHR6329
INFORMATION QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT OF 2025INFORMATION QUALITY ASSURANCE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2276-H2277] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-12UrgentHealthcareInfrastructureS100
RECOGNIZING DR. MATT HANLEYRECOGNIZING DR. MATT HANLEY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H2207] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentS1383HRES1057
VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2138-H2150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-02-11Ceremonial
GOVERNOR KEMP APPOINTS NEW JUDGES TO SUPERIOR AND STATE COURTS IN GEORGIAGOVERNOR KEMP APPOINTS NEW JUDGES TO SUPERIOR AND STATE COURTS IN GEORGIA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Page H2172] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR261HRES1057
UNDERSEA CABLE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025UNDERSEA CABLE PROTECTION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2161-H2166] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-11TaxesTrade
HONORING THE LIFE OF DEMARIOUS "LEONE" ALLISON GRIFFISHONORING THE LIFE OF DEMARIOUS "LEONE" ALLISON GRIFFIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-02-10CeremonialEnvironmentEducation
MARK BURNS INDUCTED INTO LIVING LEGENDS OF AVIATIONMARK BURNS INDUCTED INTO LIVING LEGENDS OF AVIATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2102-H2103] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-02-09Ceremonial
MARKING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF COASTAL AREA DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYMARKING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF COASTAL AREA DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H2084] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-02-04CeremonialCrime & Justice
CONGRATULATING PAUL BROWN ON HIS RETIREMENTCONGRATULATING PAUL BROWN ON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H2015] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-04CeremonialHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
RETIREMENT OF JUDGE RONNIE FENDERRETIREMENT OF JUDGE RONNIE FENDER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1989-H1990] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-02CeremonialEducationCrime & Justice
HONORING THE LIFE OF REPRESENTATIVE BILL HEMBREEHONORING THE LIFE OF REPRESENTATIVE BILL HEMBREE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [House] [Page H1939] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-22Ceremonial
HONORING DEPUTY INSURANCE COMMISSIONER STEVE MANDERSHONORING DEPUTY INSURANCE COMMISSIONER STEVE MANDERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H1336] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-21UrgentHealthcare
HONORING SETH NESMITHHONORING SETH NESMITH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H1159] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING SETH…
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