WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) formed a pro-abortion task force to dismantle state governments’ work to protect unborn lives.
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) led a letter, cosigned by 53 House Republicans, to Secretary Xavier Becerra expressing concern that his mislabeled Task Force on Reproductive Healthcare Access endangers the lives of… Read more »
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… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) introduced legislation that will speed up the FDA’s approval process for affordable alternatives to brand name drugs.
The Enhanced Access to Affordable Medicines Act of 2022 will save the health care system millions and increase access to generic medications.
“We need to cut the red tape that delays patient access to life-saving… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) gave the following statement after Democrats forced a vote on a 2,741 page spending bill without proper consideration in the House:
“Pelosi is making a mockery of the appropriations process. Dropping a massive funding bill at 1:00 am the morning of the vote that, among other provisions, allocates $1.5 trillion in discretionary… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) announced today that dredging for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) is officially complete.
SHEP deepened a 32-mile stretch of the Savannah River from 42 feet to 47 feet, allowing the harbor to accommodate the deep-draft Post Panamax ships that now dominate international container trade.
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy”… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Republican pressure, Coca-Cola suspended selling its products and operating its 10 bottling plants in Russia in response to Putin’s war crimes in Ukraine.
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) applauded this move, which he called for in his letter urging them to join dozens of their international corporate colleagues in standing up for Ukraine.
“I am… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following weeks of pressure from House Republican leadership, the Biden Administration is set to ban Russian oil imports today.
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), who called for these sanctions even before Russia invaded Ukraine, gave the following statement:
“This is a necessary move that should have happened months ago. While I am glad that the Biden Administration… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. must stop purchasing oil from Russia and increase domestic oil production by restarting the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) introduced the Ending Dependence on Russian Energy Act today to accomplish those goals, which will hold Russia accountable for their horrific invasion of our ally, Ukraine, and reassert America’s energy… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Morgan Griffith (R-VA), along with 10 other members, joined together to shine a spotlight on actions taken by blood collectors that are foreclosing choice for hospitals and other health care providers in their districts and across the country.
“There are many reasons why a hospital might… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal judge struck down portions of the Biden Administration’s regulations implementing the bipartisan No Surprises Act.
This bill represents a multi-year commitment to increasing the affordability of health care by eliminating surprise medical bills from out-of-network providers.
The Biden Administration’s implementation of the legislation expressly ignored… Read more »
