U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., along with Representatives Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, Ga.-01,Sanford Bishop, Ga.-02, Lynn Westmoreland, Ga.-03, Hank Johnson, Ga.-04, Rob Woodall, Ga.-07, Austin Scott, Ga.-08, Jody Hice, Ga.-10, Rick Allen, Ga.-12, David Scott, Ga.-13, and Tom Graves, Ga.-14,called on the Department of Labor today to expedite its backlog of H-2A labor visa applications of Georgia farmers before irreparable damage occurs. The Department of Labor has fai...
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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) voted today to ensure Americans are able to access affordable retirement advice. H. J. Res. 88, the Protecting Access to Affordable Retirement Advice Act, passed the United States House of Representatives today with Carter's support and will prevent the Department of Labor's controversial "fiduciary" rule from going into effect. The rule finalized in April alters the definition of a "fiduciary" making it harder for low- and middle- income families to sa...
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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) released the following statement today after voting in support of H. Res. 658 condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels: “The horrific attacks in Brussels yesterday were an attack on all of us and I am honored to stand with the House today to condemn these actions in the strongest possible sense. As we pray for the victims and their families, we must stand united with the people of Belgium and the rest of our allies to once and for all rid the earth...
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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense to highlight the need to support the Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base in St. Marys during fiscal year 2017 budget discussions. CLICK HERE TO VIEW CARTER'S TESTIMONY Carter testifies on the importance of First District military installations before House Appropriations Committee After highlighting the unique military footprint in the First District of Georgia, Carter requested that the House...
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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) recently announced the winners of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition at Armstrong State University. Each spring, a nation-wide high school arts competition is sponsored by the United States House of Representatives as an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent across the nation. Since the creation of the competition in 1982, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nation-wide competition. "I am thrilled so ma...
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Today, Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense to request support for operations at Moody Air Force Base in Lowndes County, including the A-10 fleet operated by the 23d Wing, during fiscal year 2017 budget discussions. CLICK HERE TO VIEW CARTER'S FULL TESTIMONY Carter testifies on the importance of First District military installations before House Appropriations Committee Before the subcommittee, Carter testified on the import...
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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (Ga-01) released the following statement today after President Obama nominated federal appeals court judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court of the United States: “For eight years, President Obama and his administration have ignored the Constitution, the rule of law and the balance of power. Confirming a nominee from this Administration could fundamentally alter the balance of the court with someone who shares that view. The next Justice could have a bigger...
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Representative Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01), along with Representatives Sanford Bishop (Ga-02), Lynn Westmoreland (Ga-03), Hank Johnson (Ga-04), John Lewis (Ga-05), Rob Woodall (Ga-06), Austin Scott (Ga-08), Doug Collins (Ga-09), Jody Hice (Ga-10), Barry Loudermilk (Ga-11), Rick Allen (Ga-12), David Scott (Ga-13), and Tom Graves (Ga-14) urged the House Appropriations Committee to prioritize funding for the construction of the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, known as SHEP, in the fiscal year...
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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (Ga-01) released the following statement today regarding the passing of State Representative Bob Bryant of Garden City: "This is a great loss for our area. Bob was a true public servant who worked everyday for his constituents. He was a politician who truly made a difference for the people he represented. The first bill I passed in the Georgia State Legislature was with Bob. It was an honor to serve with him in the Georgia State Capitol and I will miss my frien...
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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) joined colleagues in the United States House of Representatives in sending a letter led by Congressman Barry Loudermilk (Ga-11) to Senator Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) requesting that the Senate postpones any confirmation of a Supreme Court Justice until after the inauguration of our next president. "The nomination of the next Supreme Court Justice has the potential to have a bigger impact on our nation than the presidential election," Carter said. "The Amer...
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