WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Mary Peltola (D-AK) introduced a bipartisan bill to delay funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) proposed speed restrictions for boats 35’ to 65’ until the Department of Commerce can fully implement new monitoring systems for North American Right Whales.
This bill comes after boaters, harbor… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Amidst reports of ongoing shortages of essential medications and treatments, from amoxicillin to cancer drugs, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) joined Fox Business’ Big Money Show last week to discuss how the United States can regain its pharmaceutical independence from China.
In case you missed it, here are the highlights:
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of ongoing shortages of essential medications, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today led a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra calling on the department to prioritize American-made pharmaceuticals in the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile (SNS).
In the letter, the members write: "Our SNS is far too… Read more »
SAVANNAH, GA – At the urging of Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), the Department of Transportation (DOT) this week awarded Chatham County, Georgia a grant to remove unnecessary railroad crossings and improve traffic mobility in cities surrounding the Port of Savannah.
The $1.87 million grant, funded through the FY22 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program, will support… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced H.R. 3838, the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation would assist states in preserving maternal health throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, addressing disparities in maternal health… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced the State Strategic Stockpile Act, a bill to extend the authorization of and funding for a program supporting states in developing and maintaining stockpiles of critical drugs, vaccines, and other medical supplies in case of a public health emergency or supply chain disruption.
Currently, the… Read more »
Ahead of yesterday’s vote on the largest spending cut in American history, which passed overwhelmingly through the House of Representatives, I shared my thoughts on why this package is a win for the American people.
Read the highlights here:
I'm voting for the Fiscal Responsibility Act. Here's Why.
By: Rep. Buddy Carter
After 97 days of delays from the White House,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today assisted House Republicans in averting a federal debt default by voting in favor of a bill that cuts spending and pays America’s bills, which is now headed to the Senate.
The Fiscal Responsibility Act responsibly raises the United States’ debt limit by saving $2.1 trillion in taxpayer dollars while fully protecting our… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT) Fentanyl Act, which will permanently schedule fentanyl-related substances as schedule 1 drugs, giving law enforcement the proper tools to fight the illicit fentanyl poisoning epidemic.
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), a co-sponsor of the bill, proudly voted in favor… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Energy and Commerce Committee (E&C) today passed Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter’s (R-GA) bill streamlining the permitting process for upgrading broadband infrastructure so that more Americans have access to internet and the United States can maintain its competitive edge against China.
Watch Rep. Carter’s remarks in favor of the bill here:
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