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Following a meeting with employees at the Federal Corrections Institute Jesup, Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) today requested that the Federal Bureau of Prisons expedites additional staff to the facility as quickly as possible.  In a letter to Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons Kathleen Hawk Sawyer, Carter wrote, "after meeting with the employees… Read more »

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's closely guarded, secretly negotiated, completely partisan bill has finally been unveiled. In response, all 24 Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee criticized her partisan process to what has typically been, and should continue to be, a collaborative and bipartisan effort to bring down drug prices for the American people:   "We can… Read more »

The Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Act introduced by Representatives Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) and Annie Kuster (D-Nh.) was passed unanimously by the United States House of Representatives today.  The bipartisan legislation creates a new grant program to install carbon monoxide alarms in the homes of elderly and low-income individuals, as well as schools and other… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) testified yesterday before the House Veterans Affairs Committee to bring attention to important issues for veterans in the First District of Georgia.  Click here to view or download Rep. Carter's testimony before the House Veterans Affairs Committee … Read more »

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 »