Reauthorizing FLETC
This week, my legislation to reauthorize the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) passed Congress and was signed into law by President Obama. 

While FLETC has provided topnotch training since its creation, Congress has failed to provide FLETC with a reauthorization. A reauthorization is necessary to ensure important authorities are codified into law so FLETC can remain the preeminent facility for law enforcement training in the United States.

Currently, FLETC delivers training to 96 federal partner organizations and thousands of state, local, and international law enforcement officers. 

With this legislation now law, FLETC will be able to continue to provide the highest quality and most cost effective training possible.

from our nation's capitol XCIV
Monday, December 12, 2016:  There have been a lot of stories in the media lately about cyberattacks and the need for better cybersecurity in our country.  Last week my office received a copy of a letter from Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp to Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson concerning an attempted hack of the Secretary of State’s computer system by a computer traced back to the Department of Homeland Security.  Being a member of the Homeland Security Committee in the House, I’ve been involved in this situation and I’m on the radio this morning with Bill Edwards and Laura Anderson with WTKS to discuss this incident.

Congressman Carter at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Meeting
 Afterwards, I head to Jesup where I am the keynote speaker at the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting where I share with them the events of last week in Congress and what we can look forward to next year with the new Congress and a new President.  Jesup is a fine community with a vibrant business community and I always feel at home when I am there.  After a quick meeting with Mayor David Earl Keith and City Manager Mike Deal to discuss some municipal issues, I head to Savannah to meet with the Savannah Morning News editorial board where we review local and national issues and the work that is being done in Congress.   Next, I head to my Savannah District Office where I meet with Tom Morefield, Chief Deputy U.S. Marshall for the Southern District of Georgia, and other constituents. 

Tuesday, December 13, 2016:  We are blessed in the First District to be home to four major military installations - Hunter Army Airfield, Fort Stewart Army Base, Moody Air Force Base and Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base.  Today, I’m in Camden County for a classified briefing at Kings Bay, the east coast home to the Ohio-class ballistic missile nuclear submarines that are armed with Trident missile nuclear weapons and are an important part of our nation’s nuclear triad.  After spending close to three hours touring the weapons under top secret clearance, I come away highly impressed with the security measures employed at the facility as well as the professionalism and dedication of the troops guarding this sensitive material.

Congressman Carter Meeting with the Southeast Georgia Health System
 Afterwards, I head to the Southeast Georgia Health System in Brunswick for a meeting with hospital leadership to discuss the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the impact changes could have on the hospital.  After a very good meeting, I stay in Brunswick and head over to our Brunswick District Office for constituent meetings including one with Dave Reilly with the Navy League who gives me a briefing on the Merchant Marines and the fine work they do in our military.

Wednesday, December 14, 2016:  I’m back in Glynn County today and this time I’m on St. Simons to speak at a conference sponsored by Roberts Civil Engineering and Bayer Chemicals where I give a Washington update and answer questions.  After a great discussion, I head back to Savannah to Armstrong State University where I host the first of six volunteer council meetings that we will be having this week.  While staff and I depend on input from all constituents in the district, these six councils are comprised of constituents who have expertise and experience in agriculture, health care, veteran’s issues, transportation, business and manufacturing.  Our meeting today is with the agriculture council as we review the legislation that we have discussed during the past Congress and then discuss expected legislation for the next session.

Congressman Carter at a Conference Hosted by Roberts Civil Engineering and Bayer Chemicals 
 Of course, the most important discussion is the input and concerns that staff and I receive from the members on each subject.  Later, I head to the Savannah District Office where I meet with constituents including my longtime friends Steve Hall and Jerry and Jack Wardlaw.

Thursday, December 15, 2016:
 As is to be expected, people are interested in what’s being discussed in Washington and particularly what we can anticipate when President-Elect Trump takes office January 20, 2017.  This morning, I’m in Richmond Hill where I have the honor of participating in the annual Grits and Government meeting sponsored by the Bryan County Chamber of Commerce.  Afterwards, I head to Armstrong State University where I participate in the signing ceremony of the Statement of Support of Guard and Reserve by ASU President Linda Bleicken.  ASU is a military friendly school and has consistently been ranked by Military Times on its Best for Vets list for four year institutions.  Next, we have our health care council meeting where there is much interest on what will be happening with Obamacare in the next Congress.  Our next meeting is with the veteran’s council and we have a highly productive meeting with great input on where we need to be headed on veteran’s issues.  Next, I take a trip to Westlake Apartments in Savannah where I meet with the property owner and some tenants to observe the work being done.

Congressman Carter Receives a Prayer Blanket from Shellman Bluff Baptist Church for President-Elect Trump
Once I’m back at Armstrong, we have a very productive transportation council meeting before heading down to McIntosh County and to the Shellman Bluff Baptist Church where I am presented with a prayer blanket made by members of the church that they have asked me to take back to Washington and present to President-Elect Donald Trump.  This kind gesture is indicative of the character of the citizens we have in the First District and all across America, as we all pray for our newly elected president and the future of our country.  Afterwards, I continue my whirlwind tour of the district today by heading back to Savannah where I join the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce for their annual holiday oyster roast before ending my day in Pooler at the Pooler Chamber of Commerce annual meeting.

Friday, December 16, 2016:  For the third time this week, I’m in Glynn County today as I participate in the Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Grits and Issues forum on St. Simons.  This is a special meeting this year as we say goodbye to long time State Representative Alex Attwood who will be leaving the legislature to take over as Judge of the Magistrate Court of Glynn County.

Congressman Carter at the Brunswick Chamber of Commerce Grits and Issues Forum
 Afterwards, I head back to Savannah and Armstrong State University as we have our final two council meetings, the business council and manufacturers council.  Later in the afternoon, we receive good news as we learn that the appeal for reimbursement of debris removal in gated communities in unincorporated Chatham County has been approved.

Saturday, December 17, 2016:  After offering greetings via telephone to the Gullah-Geechee Cultural Heritage Commission at their annual meeting, I head down to Fort Stewart this morning to participate in the Wreaths for Warriors Walk ceremony.  During this solemn memorial service, a Christmas wreath is placed at the tree of each and every fallen soldier along the Fort Stewart Warriors Walk.  This is the tenth anniversary of this annual event that is sponsored and supported by volunteers.

 
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