National Defense

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (Ga-01) voted to reject the Obama Administration’s nuclear deal with Iran. “Some say this deal is a legacy building deal for President Obama and I agree but it won’t be the kind of legacy he is looking for,” Carter said. “This is not just a bad deal for America; it is a dangerous deal for the entire world.  It rewards the world’s leading terrorist… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (Ga-01) continued his work to prevent the Obama Administration from moving forward with a nuclear agreement with Iran by voting to strip the President of his ability to lift economic sanctions on the terrorist regime.  Ending economic sanctions against Iran would release $150 billion in Iranian assets currently frozen abroad and generate additional… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) today spoke on the floor of the United States House of Representatives against what he believes "will be one of the most consequential votes in the history of this body," the Iran nuclear deal. While on the floor, Carter spoke of the grave dangers the flawed Iran nuclear deal poses to the safety of the American people and our allies around the… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (Ga-01) voted to halt President Obama’s proposed nuclear deal with Iran until all documents – including reported secret side deals – are turned over to Congress for review.  The move comes as Carter and others argue the Obama Administration has not lived up to its requirements under a congressional review bill signed into law in May. “President… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) is working to allow military personnel with firearms training to carry handguns on military bases and other installations. The move comes in the wake of the tragic terrorist attack in Chattanooga, Tennessee where five service members were murdered. To ensure servicemembers are able to protect themselves, Carter has… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) today reacted to the announcement of an agreement on the Iranian nuclear deal. "I fear this will be a legacy making deal for the Obama Administration but not the legacy it is looking to make,” Carter said. “This dangerous deal threatens to unleash a nuclear arms race in the most unstable region in the world, imperils our closest ally Israel, and… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) responded to the United States Army’s announcement today that it will reduce the number of uniformed soldiers at Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield by 950 as part of a national draw down of 40,000 troops. … Read more »

Today, Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01) joined the United States Army at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. to award Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield with the Army Communities of Excellence (ACOE) Gold Award.  “The award today proves what we’ve always known; Fort Stewart and Hunter are without a doubt the best army installations in the nation,” Carter said. “This… Read more »

The United States House of Representatives today approved more than $452 million to preserve the present force structure of the A-10 Thunderbolt fleet. The fiscal year 2016 Defense Appropriations bill also prohibits the Air Force from placing A-10s in backup status or retirement securing protection of the 23d Wing stationed at Moody Air Force Base. Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter… Read more »

The United States House of Representatives today approved more than $971 million for the Ohio-class missile submarine replacement reactor program. This is in addition to $186 million approved by the House last month. Leading to the vote today, Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) was the leader in securing this funding. He testified in front of the House Appropriations Committee… Read more »