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In case you missed it - Corps of Engineers completes deepening of Savannah harbor’s entrance channel SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, today marked the end of deepening of the outer Savannah harbor. Only final touches remain in this $134 million project to deepen the entrance channel of the harbor and extend it an additional 7 miles into the… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) met with employees at Lee Container in Homerville this week to discuss the benefits of tax reform for businesses in the First District of Georgia.  Rep. Carter discussing tax reform with the president of Lee Container,Robert Varnedoe Speaking during the visit about the… Read more »

U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., and David Perdue, R-Ga., and U.S. Representative Buddy Carter, R-Ga.-01, today called on the Trump administration to immediately fulfill the longstanding commitment to sufficiently fund the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project after the president’s fiscal year 2019 budget requested just $49 million for the project. The Georgia lawmakers said the… Read more »

This morning, Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-Ga.) voted in support of a two-year budget agreement which is critical for our military and national security, as well as the First District and conservative priorities. The budget agreement fully funds our military and ends the dangerous cycle of funding our national defense with short-term, stop-gap spending bills. It responsibly… Read more »

This morning, Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) supported a two-year budget agreement which directs $10 billion to invest in infrastructure projects over the next two years. This infrastructure investment will be vital as Carter works to secure funding for the Port of Brunswick and the Port of Savannah. "A strong investment in American infrastructure is a strong investment in… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) supported a two-year budget agreement this morning which directs $40.9 billion to support our Navy sailors, ships, and submarines. This funding will be vital as Carter works to secure funding for the continued construction for a new class of 12 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) which will one day replace the existing Ohio-class SSBNs such as… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) supported a two-year budget agreement this morning which directs a $46.4 billion investment in military aircrafts. This includes $11.7 billion to repair or upgrade old aircrafts, which is critical as Carter continues to fight for funding to keep the A-10 Thunderbolts stationed at Moody Air Force Base flying.   "There is no question… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) introduced legislation today to protect timber land owners in times of catastrophic loss.  Currently, after a catastrophic loss, 70% of timber farmers have no recourse due to limitations in the tax code and because timber is not eligible for federal crop insurance.  Carter's legislation, the Forest Recovery Act, allows… Read more »

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 spoke tonight about the strong state of our union. Over the past year, Congress has worked with President Trump to produce concrete results for the American people. Due to a bold agenda and pro-growth legislation… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) released the following statement after Senate Democrats ended their block of a House-passed funding bill that will re-open the federal government and extend the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years.  "A reckless minority in the Senate decided last week to side with illegal immigrants over paying our military and… Read more »