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Carter announces “Firsts of the First” campaign

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SAVANNAH - Today, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) invites community members across Georgia’s First District to join him this Valentine’s Day in thanking first responders for the hard work they do to protect their community. “We rely on first responders to protect our health, safety, and well-being. It’s time we give something back to them,” said Carter. “Firsts of the First” is a…

Carter given A+ rating from SBA List

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The national pro-life group Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) today revealed the latest Susan B. Anthony List National Pro-life Scorecard, a tool for holding members of Congress accountable for their legislative records on abortion and highlighting leadership in the fight to protect unborn children and their mothers. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter was among…

Carter calls for prayers for the Jewish community

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Colleysville, Texas recovers from this weekend’s unimaginable tragedy, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) calls for prayers and an end to the troubling global rise in antisemitism.  “Words cannot describe how relieved I, and we as a nation, are to see that noinnocent lives were lost in the senseless attack…

ICYMI: Carter, Entire Georgia Delegation File Resolution Congratulating UGA Bulldogs for College Football National Championship

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WASHINGTON D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (GA-01), along with the entire Georgia House delegation, introduced a bipartisan resolution led by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14) to congratulate the University of Georgia on their National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship win. Georgia…

Carter on SCOTUS split vaccine mandate decisions

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Supreme Court of the United States (Court) today struck down the Biden Administration’s unconstitutional vaccine mandate for private employers but declined to offer those same protections to health care workers. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) gave the following statement responding to today’s mixed decision: “The federal government has no…

Carter on Democrats’ backroom election overhaul deal

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – After a late-night closed-door meeting, House Democrats gutted a bipartisan bill to advance their radical federal election overhaul.  Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) proudly voted against this disingenuous legislation.  “If Congressional Democrats, who control both Chambers of Congress, believe their federal election overhaul is good legislation, then…

Carter's response to Biden's Atlanta address

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) led a virtual press conference today responding to President Biden’s push for a federal election overhaul during a speech in Atlanta, Georgia. Rep. Carter gave the following statement, as prepared for delivery: “Let me make something clear. “President Biden did not visit Georgia today to discuss ‘voting rights.’ “He did…

Carter on CMS action to reduce prescription drug costs

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a rule change Thursday that would rein in pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration fees (DIR). Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), a pharmacist by training, has long advocated for an end to predatory DIR fees and is encouraged by this action from CMS. “DIR fees are 107,400% higher today than they were…

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,…

Mission Accomplished: FAA Approves Launch Site Operator License For Spaceport Camden

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WOODBINE, Ga. – Camden County, Georgia, a rocket testing location and alternate launch site for the Apollo program, has reclaimed its aerospace heritage with the issuance of a launch site operator license (LSOL) by the Federal Aviation Administration for Spaceport Camden. Spaceport Camden is a multi user, vertical lift, commercial launch site on the Atlantic seaboard that will support up…