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ICYMI: Carter introduces resolution praising DOJ for prosecuting Minnesota church insurrectionists

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EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Buddy Carter to introduce resolution praising Trump DOJ for prosecuting “insurrectionists” that stormed Minnesota church service By: Matthew Foldi With all eyes on Minnesota, Rep. Buddy Carter (R., Ga.) plans to introduce a resolution, obtained exclusively by the Washington Reporter, that reaffirms the constitutional rights of Americans to “religious freedom, and commending the De...

Carter's leadership brings $5 million to widen I-16 in Georgia

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today announced $5 million in funding to support the widening of Interstate 16 (I-16) from four to six lanes in Chatham, Effingham, and Bryan counties as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. “This is a critical investment in the future of Georgia’s Coastal Empire,” said Rep. Carter. “As freight traffic continues to grow alongside ...

ICYMI: Carter holds Insurance CEOs' feet to fire during heated E&C hearing

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter questioned CEOs of major health insurance providers during an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health Hearing entitled, “Lowering Health Care Costs for All Americans: An Examination of Health Insurance Affordability.” His line of questioning focused on the bloated compensation that the heads of these major companies- including Stephen Hemsley, CEO,...

Carter announces House passage of $100M to support World Cup transit in host cities

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) announced $100 million in funding to help host cities, including Atlanta, cover transit costs associated with hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026. This funding was included in the House-passed Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. “As Georgia prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this transit funding will help ensure that visitors and fans fro...

Carter introduces resolution condemning Minnesota church insurrectionists

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today introduced a resolution condemning the January 18, 2026, storming of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, by protestors who interfered with congregants’ ability to peacefully assemble and freely exercise their faith. The resolution states that the insurrectionists, including former CNN host Don Lemon, violated the Freedom of Access to Cl...

Carter announces $4.2 million in funding for Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today announced $4.2 million in funding to complete the Slip 3 Riverwalk restoration project adjacent to the Savannah Convention Center as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. This funding will lead to the completion of the Riverwalk Renovation and Critical Infrastructure Improvements Project at the Savannah Convention Center. “Th...

Carter spotlights $4 million in funding for road infrastructure improvements in Pooler

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today announced $4 million in funding for Phase II of Quacco Road improvements in Pooler, Georgia, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. This funding will widen, enhance traffic flow, reduce congestion, and improve safety along this key corridor. “As the former mayor and longtime resident of Pooler, I’ve witnessed the city’s pop...

ICYMI: Carter presses insurers, PBMs on rising costs as CEOs face scrutiny

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) led a press conference calling for insurance and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform as the House Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees questioned the CEOs of the nation’s largest health insurers on practices driving higher costs and limiting patient access. Rep. Carter was joined by members of these committees, Rep. Diana Harshba...

Carter bill preventing maternal deaths and improving health outcomes for mothers heads to Senate

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter’s (R-GA) Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2025 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. This bill reauthorizes support for State-based maternal mortality review committees through FY 2030. Additionally, it directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to disseminate be...

Carter bill extending telehealth access for patients passes House

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter’s (R-GA) Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025, a bill to extend telehealth flexibilities for seniors on Medicare through December 31, 2027, passed the House today as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. Absent congressional action, telehealth flexibilities in Medicare are set to expire on January 30, 2026. “Telehealth is a vital part of ...

Carter celebrates passage of his key PBM reforms to lower costs for patients

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today celebrated House passage of key portions of his PBM Reform Act as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. After more than a decade of advocacy, Rep. Carter’s efforts have resulted in a major win for patients and pharmacies that will increase transparency, preserve patient access to pharmacies, and lower health care costs by ref...

Carter demands removal of Georgia doctor connected to Iranian Regime leaders advocating violence against Americans

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today sent a letter to Emory University and the Georgia Composite Medical Board demanding the immediate removal of Dr. Fatemeh Ardeshir-Larijani from her position at Emory University and termination of her medical license in Georgia, citing her immediate familial ties to a senior Iranian official who has publicly advocated violence against Amer...

Carter-led bill improving air quality standards passes out of House Committee

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today celebrated passage of his Clean Air and Economic Advancement Reform (CLEAR) Act, a bill to modernize out-of-date National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. “For decades, states’ economic growth has been hampered by overly strict, outdated air quality standards,” said Rep. Carter. “My...

Carter calls for passage of his PBM provisions in House funding package

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today called for bipartisan support of the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) provisions included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which he has championed in the House of Representatives and will protect patients and pharmacies from harmful and anticompetitive business practices. “The PBM provisions included in this bill will bring tra...

Batting 1.000: Trump’s Home-Run Economic Policies Delivered for Georgians in 2025

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After four years of Biden’s poor economic policies that harmed Georgians at every turn, President Trump has spent the first year of his presidency delivering results for hardworking Americans. From historic tax relief to unleashing American energy, this administration is focused on policies that reduce everyday costs and strengthen Georgia’s economy. “For Georgia workers, famili...