WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) took to the House floor today to deliver remarks in favor of H.R. 6406, the Stand Against Houthi Aggression Act, which he is proud to cosponsor. H.R. 6406 would reinstate sanctions placed on the Iran-backed Houthis during the Trump Administration and redesignate the group as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Watch and read Rep. Carter's remarks... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Andrew Clyde (R-GA) today introduced a resolution declaring April 16th, the day after Tax Day, as FairTax Day. H.R. 25, the FairTax Act, is a bill that would replace the current tax code with a national consumption tax, eliminating both the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Tax Day. By establishing a national FairTax Day, to come directly... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter today reflected on the life and legacy of beloved Georgian Kevin "Catfish" Jackson. Kevin will be remembered not just as a college football champion, but also as a community leader whose hard-work, leadership, and service blessed lives both in Savannah and throughout the broader Georgia community. Watch Rep. Carter's speech honoring Kevin "Catfish" Ja... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) released the following statement today after voting for a two-year reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), which allows U.S. Intelligence Agencies to conduct warrantless surveillance of non-citizens living outside of the United States: “Section 702 of FISA is a critical national security tool that pro... Read More »
DARIEN – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) secured $1 million for the City of Darien to upgrade its wastewater treatment plant to meet the city’s increased demand on its water infrastructure as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. As major economic development projects continue to drive business and residents to Darien, thi... Read More »
SAVANNAH – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement honoring the life of Kevin “Catfish” Jackson: “Kevin Jackson was literally bigger than life - he had a big personality and an even bigger heart. He loved life and he loved his family. If you were a friend of his, you were his family. He was the epitome of a community leader, not just in Savannah but around the sta... Read More »
NAHUNTA – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) procured $5.4 million in federal funding for the City of Nahunta to construct a new wastewater plant as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The City of Nahunta’s current wastewater treatment system was only designed to be used through the year 2000. “Fighting... Read More »
VALDOSTA – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) secured $213,000 for the Greater Valdosta United Way to implement 2-1-1 services as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. 2-1-1 is a thorough resource for information about regional services and resources nationwide. This hotline allows constituents to be conn... Read More »
BRUNSWICK – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) secured $2.1 million for the Golden Isles Veterans Village as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Buddy Carter (left) tours Golden Isles Veterans Village in March 2023 with Lorene Reid (right). Photo courtesy of Brunswick News The Golden Isles Veterans Village is a 2–3-y... Read More »
SAVANNAH – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) secured $2.5 million for the City of Savannah Convention Center Restoration project as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This funding will support safety repairs for the Savannah Convention Center’s Riverwalk, one of the features that makes this center a key economic dri... Read More »
EFFINGHAM – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) secured $1.75 million in federal funding to expand Effingham County’s water and sewer infrastructure as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Department of Interior and Environment Appropriations Act. The funding will support a project to increase the pumping capacity of Hodgeville Road Lift Station No. 4 by constructing 26,000 feet of 18-inch force main to ac... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) released the following statement after voting in favor of H. Res. 1102, the Further Consolidation Appropriations Act, 2024: “Against the odds, House Republicans were able to secure conservative wins in this appropriations package that will help strengthen our border security, save taxpayer dollars, fully fund veterans’ health care and benefits,... Read More »
BLACKSHEAR – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) secured $2.5 million for roadway and logistical improvements at Pierce County Industrial Park as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This funding will support construction of a new entrance to the Pierce County Industrial Park, which will soon overwhelm its existing infr... Read More »
LIBERTY COUNTY – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) secured $2.71 million for the Georgia Department of Transportation to reduce traffic between the City of Savannah and Liberty County as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The funding will support the Liberty County SR 38 Bypass project, constructing a two-lane, new ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials Subcommittee Chair Buddy Carter (R-GA) released a statement following the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of the final rule for its reckless tailpipe emissions standard, which mandates that 67 percent of all new vehicles be elec... Read More »
