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U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today voted against a last-ditch effort by congressional Democrats to enact federal spending legislation in a timely manner without provisions to safeguard American’s constitutional rights. “Lame duck Speaker Nancy Pelosi said it herself – when Congress fails to reach a deal, it is a failure of the party in charge. Washington Democrats… Read more »

Today, Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX) introduced bipartisan legislation that would limit the power of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to artificially spike Medicaid drug prices. The Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act bans the use of spread pricing by middlemen (PBMs) in Medicaid managed care. PBMs drive up prescription drug costs without adding any… Read more »

Today, a jury in Georgia found Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr. guilty of the murder of Ahmaud Arbery.   Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), who represents the district in which the trial was held, commented on the verdict, stating:   “The right to a trial by a jury of your peers is fundamental to a free and fair society. Today, justice was… Read more »

Today, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) announced the introduction of the Build Better Borders Act of 2021, a bill that will secure our southern border and ensure no illegal immigrant is given taxpayer dollars for breaking the law. “Drugs and crime are pouring across our southern border. Since Biden took office, illegal border crossings have increased over 200% and there is now enough… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.- The House today paved the way for Washington Democrats to enact the largest tax and spending spree in our nation’s history. U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) proudly voted against this reckless legislation. This legislation is nothing more than a bargaining chip in the leftists’ attempt to extort taxpayers for trillions of dollars to fund a socialist… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA) applauded the Energy and Commerce Committee for advancing a bipartisan bill to protect children suffering from birth defects and other developmental disorders. H.R. 5551, the Improving the Health of Children Act, will reauthorize the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) called on President Joe Biden to abandon his unconstitutional vaccine mandate thrusting private businesses into their employee's private medical decisions. “Not only does this force business owners into the role of vaccine police but it will also exacerbate the labor shortage and supply chain crisis created by… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republicans are calling on the Biden Administration to defend American businesses amidst the Mexican government’s efforts to nationalize its energy sector by seizing American-owned assets and cancelling permits in violation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). In a letter to key Biden Administration officials, 40 House Republicans led by… Read more »