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Carter Secures Protection for Tomato Growers Against Unfair Trade Practice

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After Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) and members of both the United States Senate and House of Representatives called on the U.S. Department of Commerce to terminate an unfair trade agreement harming U.S. tomato growers, the department this week announced the intent to withdraw from the agreement.  Since 1996, Mexican tomato growers have used a suspension agreement to…

Carter Statement on Woodall Retirement Decision

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) released the following statement after Congressman Rob Woodall (R-Ga.) announced his retirement from the United States House of Representatives at the conclusion of the 116th Congress: "Rob is a great friend, representative and leader. His deep knowledge and work on budget and tax issues in Congress has been invaluable for the American people.…

Carter Statement on the State of the Union Address

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) released the following statement in response to President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union Address tonight: "President Trump gave a strong speech tonight. He spoke about how common sense, pro-growth policies are working to create opportunities for each and every American. Together, Congress and President Trump have worked to deliver…

Carter, Schrader Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Keep Drug Costs Down

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) and Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-Or.) today introduced legislation aimed at keeping drug prices down by increasing competition in the generic drug market.  Current law awards 180 days of exclusivity on the market to a drug manufacturer when they are the first to file a generic drug application with the FDA for a drug for which there…

Carter Announces Committee and Subcommittee Assignments for 116th Congress

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) announced today he will continue to serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce in the 116th Congress. The Committee on Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the U.S. House of Representatives and is vested with the broadest jurisdiction of any congressional authorizing committee. On the committee, Carter…

Carter: Democrats are Holding Disaster Assistance Hostage

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) expressed his serious concerns after Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives attached a government funding bill with no additional border security funding to a critical disaster assistance package that was voted on in the House tonight.  "This is unbelievable," said Carter. "My colleagues on the other side of the aisle…

Isakson, Carter Introduce Legislation to Protect Fort Frederica

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U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and U.S. Representative Buddy Carter, R-Ga.-01, today announced they have reintroduced legislation in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to expand and protect Fort Frederica National Monument located on St. Simons Island, Ga. “As one of Georgia’s oldest landmarks and archaeological sites, it’s important that we protect Fort…

Carter Refuses Pay During Government Shutdown

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) has directed the Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. House of Representatives to withhold his pay, including the month of January, during the partial government shutdown.  "If the hardworking federal employees in the First District of Georgia aren't receiving a paycheck, I won't either," said Carter. "This shutdown is…

Carter Sworn in as Congressman for Georgia's First District

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) was sworn into the 116th United States Congress today to serve his third term as the United States Representative for Georgia's First Congressional District. "Serving the First District of Georgia has been one of the greatest honors of my life and I am excited to continue this great responsibility in the 116th Congress," Carter…

Carter Supports Border Wall, Secures Critical Blueberry Disaster Assistance

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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) supported legislation last night which provides important funding for President Trump's border wall. The federal funding legislation passed by the United States House of Representatives provides $5.7 billion for the wall.  "Over the past few days I've heard from many residents in the First District loud and clear," said…