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Carter votes to SAVE and Protect America with Reconciliation 3.0

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the House passed the SAVE and Protect America Act framework, unlocking the reconciliation process:   “Democrats have said the quiet part out loud - they can’t win without noncitizen votes. The SAVE and Protect America Act will secure our elections, making sure illegal aliens…

Carter votes to ban insider trading for lawmakers

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today voted in favor of the Stop Insider Trading Act.   Rep. Carter is an original co-sponsor of the legislation, which helps restore Americans' faith and trust in government by prohibiting Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks and enacting much-needed federal…

Carter secures $346.1 million for GA-01 in House-passed defense bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today secured $346.1 million for Georgia’s First Congressional District in the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which heads to the Senate for consideration.   The NDAA includes $130 million in new funding for Kings Bay Naval Base for the Trident Refit Facility Expansion project to build the…

Carter urges FCC to review broadcast licenses after refusal to air Presidential address

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr urging him to review ABC and NBC’s broadcast licenses.   The letter comes after the broadcasters refused to air President Donald Trump’s July 16 address on free, open airwaves.   In the letter, Rep. Carter writes, “Refusing to…

Carter bill reducing unnecessary animal testing passes House

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today celebrated the House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0, a bill directing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to fully implement provisions to reduce unnecessary animal testing for drug development.    Each year in the United States, millions of animals – including an estimated 50,000 dogs –…

WATCH: CARTER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST UNNECESSARY ANIMAL TESTING

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today spoke on the House Floor in support of his bill, the FDA Modernization Act 3.0. This bipartisan legislation would bring the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulations into the 21st century by recognizing modern, safe, and effective alternatives to traditional animal testing when possible.   The bill…

Carter statement on SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld birthright citizenship in the landmark Trump v. Barbara ruling:    “I am disappointed that SCOTUS is allowing our Constitution to be abused by non-American parents, including illegal immigrants, having children…

Carter vote secures aviation safety training tool for Savannah airport

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $7.6 million to replace the current air traffic control training system at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), increasing safety, reducing delays, and modernizing air travel. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this funding as part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)…

Carter urges American Medical Association to reverse harmful maternal health billing policy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today sent a letter to the American Medical Association (AMA) calling on it to revoke a recent change to the way maternity services are billed that will impact health care affordability for mothers and babies.   The letter surrounds AMA replacing the bundled maternity care Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)…

Carter votes to revive American Dream of owning a home

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after voting to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a landmark housing affordability bill, sending it to President Donald J. Trump’s desk for signature:   “Today is a major win for American families and young people working toward the dream of homeownership. The 21st…