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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that agricultural producers affected by natural disasters, including Georgia blueberry growers who were devastated by unusually harsh freezes, are now eligible to apply for assistance beginning on September 11, 2019.   Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) fought to secure this assistance… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today announced a United States Department of Transportation grant to repair three public boat docks on the Cumberland Island National Seashore. The $3,505,189.00 grant will repair damages to the docks caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. "I thank President Trump and the administration for awarding this grant today," said Carter."As the… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today applauded the Trump administration's announcement of a nearly $20 million State Opioid Response (SOR) grant for the state of Georgia. This grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will provide funding to the state government to support opioid abuse prevention, treatment and recovery… Read more »

SAVANNAH - U.S. Representative Buddy Carter (R-GA) released the following statement on Senator Johnny Isakson's announcement that he will retire at the end of the year: "Johnny Isakson is truly Georgia’s senior statesman. He has dedicated his life to our state and our nation. Amy and I have been fortunate to call Dianne and Johnny dear friends for many years and, like many across… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) announced today that the ship to shore cranes purchased by the Georgia Ports Authority for the Port of Savannah will be exempted from additional tariffs.  The United States Trade Representative today announced the Chinese imports which will include an additional tariff of 10 percent. Carter worked with the Georgia Ports… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today applauded the Trump administration's announcement of nearly $400 million in new grants to combat the opioid crisis. Included are critical grants to address the crisis in the First District of Georgia.  "The opioid crisis continues to plague our nation and it could impact any person or family at any time," said Carter. "We… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) introduced legislation to prevent fraudulent use of Social Security numbers by illegal immigrants.  During an audit of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Treasury Department's Inspector General found that over 1.4 million illegal immigrants could be working and operating fraudulently under the Social Security numbers of legal… Read more »

The Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act introduced by Representatives Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) and Annie Kuster (D-Nh.) was unanimously passed by the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce today.  The bipartisan legislation creates a new grant program to install carbon monoxide alarms in the homes of elderly and… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today announced a $4,222,340.00 federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) airport grant for the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be used for terminal building improvements. "It is great news that this federal funding will be directed to our airport," said… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) voted against the partisan emergency border funding bill brought to a vote by House Democrats today. The legislation fails to properly address the humanitarian and security crisis at the border and will not be signed into law by President Donald Trump.  "President Trump requested emergency funding to address the crisis at our southern… Read more »