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Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) applauded Georgia Governor Brian Kemp today after he announced "Georgia Access," a Section 1332 state relief waiver to the Affordable Care Act. "As the only pharmacist currently serving in Congress, one of my top priorities is reducing the costs of health care," said Carter. "While we fight to return the free market, choice and… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives today approved Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter's (R-Ga.) legislation to help lower prescription drug costs and increase transparency in the drug supply chain.  Currently, Congress’ independent advisory commissions, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC), do not have… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) released the following statement after President Donald Trump confirmed the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi: "Killing the evil leader of ISIS is a victory for the United States and all those around the world who stand with us against the scourge that is radical terrorism. The United States has again shown that we will never slow… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) released the following statement after it was announced that the annual University of Georgia vs. University of Florida football game will remain in Jacksonville, Florida through the 2023 season: "This is great news for the First District of Georgia and the Golden Isles. The Georgia-Florida weekend is a big weekend for Southeast Georgia. It… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today announced a federal grant of $1,416,326.25 to the Jekyll Island Authority for revetment restoration. Carter worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and local authorities to secure this funding.  "I'm thrilled that we have secured this funding," said Carter. "The revetment project is critical to… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) slammed House Democrats today after they blocked a vote on the House floor to censure and condemn House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff for his false retelling of the phone conversation between President Trump and the president of Ukraine in a recent hearing and concealing his dealings with the whistleblower.  "My… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) released the following statement after Fort Stewart - Hunter Army Airfield announced three 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team soldiers were killed and three more were hospitalized during a training accident this morning: "This is a tragic and devastating day for our community and nation. These brave soldiers gave everything for their nation,… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today announced a federal grant of $200,000.00 for Park Place Outreach, Inc. in Savannah, Ga. The grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will be used to fund their 24 hour emergency shelter for children.  "Homelessness is a serious concern in our community that we must address," said Carter. "I've visited… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today announced a grant of $399,998 to Chatham County from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program.  According to the DOJ, the program supports cross-system collaboration to improve responses and outcomes for individuals with mental illnesses (MI) or co-occurring mental illness and… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) released the following statement after House Democrats announced they will open a formal impeachment inquiry into the President of the United States of America: Click here to view or download Rep. Carter's comments. "Now, we hear that House Democrats are starting the… Read more »