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Carter applauds new Hyundai electric vehicle plant in Bryan County

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SAVANNAH – Hyundai Motor Group announced today that Bryan County will host its newest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant, which will create 8,100 jobs. This $5.54 billion investment is one of the largest in the state’s history, comprising over 2,000 acres of land. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter attended the announcement ceremony, calling it a huge step forward for American…

Carter calls for increased domestic manufacturing in light of medical dye shortage

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Due to COVID-19 related factory shutdowns in China, U.S. hospitals are forced to ration the dye used in medical scans, leading to canceled appointments and incomplete imaging. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), House Republican conferee to the China legislation conference committee, says regaining America’s pharmaceutical independence must be a pillar of the U.S.’s…

Carter: Biden is killing our economy

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Our GDP fell 1.4% in the first quarter of 2022 according to data released today, the weakest showing since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) responded to this dismal number, which fell far below economists’ expectations: “The Biden Administration is actively preventing our workers, job creators, and small business owners from…

Carter: “Waste and inflation” define one year anniversary of American Rescue Plan

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – One year ago today, President Biden signed the $2 trillion “American Rescue Plan” (ARP) into law. Instead of providing rescue, the bill capitalized on a drowning economy, leading to a staggering 7.9% inflation rate, 53% increase in gas prices, and billions in waste, fraud, and abuse. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), who sits on the House Budget Committee and…

Carter helps secure $14.6 million for Georgia Ports

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced today that it is authorizing $14.6 million to the Georgia Ports Authority to expand operations at the Brunswick Port. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted for this funding, which was authorized under the FY 2021 Appropriations Act signed into law under President Trump. “This is exactly the type of strategic,…

Build Back Broke threatens Americans' livelihoods

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Washington, D.C. – House Democrats today rammed through President Biden’s radical socialist spending spree, capping off a year of historic government waste. U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) proudly voted no on the so-called Build Back Better agenda. “This bill provides one of the largest SALT tax breaks ever, proving once and for all that the Biden agenda benefits the…

Carter applauds investment in Georgia’s ports

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WASHINGTON- The White House today announced it is reallocating $8 million for the Georgia Port Authority (GPA) to address congestion at the Port of Savannah.  US Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) applauded the move, which will create an inland yard in Atlanta and relieve congestion in Savannah.  “This is an important first step towards addressing congestion…

Rep. Carter: Use Debt Limit to Enact Fiscal Restraint

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 U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter joined Republican members of the House Budget Committee in calling on congressional leaders to include spending restraints and controls to combat rising inflation in the coming debate on the nation’s debt limit. Carter and his colleagues argue the current limit suspension, which is set to expire on July 31st, provides a critical…

Carter Leads Bipartisan Effort to Help Working Forests Recover from Natural Disasters

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) joined Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) to introduce bipartisan legislation this week that would aid working forests in recovering from natural disasters.  The Disaster Reforestation Act would amend the tax code to recognize the value of destroyed timber. “Since day one in office, Congressman Carter has been a champion of forest…

CARTER JOINS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO SECURE U.S. COMMUNICATIONS SUPPLY CHAIN

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Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) is lending his support to a bipartisan effort to secure America's information and communication technology supply chain.  The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Strategy Act was introduced by Rep. Billy Long (R-MO) and endorsed by Reps. Jerry McNerny (D-CA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). “We must never be too dependent on…