WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today delivered the following statement congratulating President-elect Donald J. Trump on his decisive victory:
“Georgians showed up and helped deliver a historic victory for President-elect Donald Trump. This election was about opportunity. The left talked about creating an opportunity economy, but Trump delivered it when he… Read more »
SAVANNAH – Following Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter’s (R-GA) letter of support, the Federal Railroad Administration today awarded $26.5 million to the Georgia Ports Authority for construction of a new rail yard at the Port of Brunswick’s Colonel Island Auto Terminal.
As the fastest growing Ro/Ro port in the nation, this funding will allow the Port of Brunswick to handle the… Read more »
DARIEN – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement in response to the ferry dock collapse on Sapelo Island, which caused at least seven fatalities and sent eight individuals to the hospital:
“My heart breaks for Sapelo Island, the Gullah-Geechee community, the victims, and the families grieving a loved one following yesterday’s tragedy. Instead of the… Read more »
SAVANNAH – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) this week announced a disaster declaration for Georgia counties impacted by Tropical Storm Debby, including all 15 counties in Georgia’s First Congressional District, following a letter from Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) requesting such assistance for farmers’ and growers’ recovery.
Tropical Storm Debby’s devastating rain and… Read more »
BRUNSWICK – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) this week distributed a donation facilitated by Walgreens of 1,000 units of naloxone, an overdose reversal drug, to organizations in Georgia’s First Congressional District.
More than 300 units each were delivered to the Ware State Prison, Anchored Wellness in Jesup, and Gateway Community Service Board in Brunswick.
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PIERCE COUNTY – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) met with Emergency Management Agencies (EMAs) in Wayne, Pierce, Ware, and Glynn counties to tour Hurricane Helene damage and receive an update on the First Congressional District’s recovery.
“Thank you to the brave first responders, EMA employees, linemen, and everyone who is stepping up to keep Georgia’s First Congressional… Read more »
SAVANNAH - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) joined Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) today in a bipartisan push for disaster relief funding to prevent deep and lasting economic damage to the agricultural industry in the Southeastern United States.
Alongside Georgia’s entire congressional delegation, Carter worked with a bipartisan, bicameral group… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) joined Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Georgia’s entire congressional delegation today in a letter urging swift approval of Georgia’s request for a Major Federal Disaster Declaration, which would unlock key federal disaster funding for families, businesses, and local governments impacted by Hurricane… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Budget Committee today passed the HEALTH Panel Act, led by Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX), a bill strengthening congressional oversight of and statutory authority for the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) Panel of Health Advisors.
The bill will help improve the accuracy of CBO’s scores on bills related to health care by… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) gave the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today issued a major disaster declaration for counties impacted by Hurricane Debby, including several in Georgia’s First Congressional District (GA-01):
“I am glad FEMA approved this necessary funding for Georgia counties impacted by Hurricane… Read more »
