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The United States House of Representatives greenlit a program vital to the future of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay by beginning construction on the next generation of submarines.  Construction is set to begin on a new class of 12 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) which will one day replace the existing Ohio-class SSBNs such as those currently homeported at the… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives has adopted legislation which, among other things, ensures TRICARE beneficiaries are able to use the pharmacy of their choice. Currently, the Pilot Program from Prescription Drug Acquisition Costs for TRICARE benefits is able to be used by TRICARE beneficiaries for prescription drugs filled at retail pharmacies. Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter… Read more »

The United States House of Representatives passed legislation today to protect the A-10 Thunderbolt. The Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) prohibits the A-10 from being retired or placed in storage. Additionally, the legislation requires the Air Force to maintain a minimum of 171 A-10 aircrafts designated as primary mission aircraft inventory and prohibits the… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives has adopted legislation which, among other things, provides for the long sought relocation of the Saint Marys Airport. Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-Ga) sponsored an amendment to the House-passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) providing $6 million to allow for the move.  The airport has long created security concerns for Naval… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (Ga-01) joined a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives to approve immediate funding to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in the United States. The legislation will stop the virus at its source by funding mosquito control at home and abroad, helps get vaccines and diagnostic tests… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) has earned an appointment to serve on the House-Senate Conference Committee to resolve differences over the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act. In announcing the appointment, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan praised Carter for his experience as a pharmacist and his commitment to advancing reforms to end… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) is leading the charge to oppose the Obama Administration's threat to take legal action or deny federal funds to school districts that do not allow students to use any bathroom regardless of gender. In a letter to President Obama led by Carter, 39 Members of Congress from across the… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) acted today to address and end the opioid epidemic in the United States. The House passed the House Amendment to S. 524, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, with Carter's support, combining 18 bills previously passed in the House this week to create a comprehensive strategy to address and prevent prescription drug abuse.  "Our… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a package of bipartisan bills aimed at addressing the opioid abuse crisis including H.R. 5046, the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act. This bill authorizes $103 million in grants to states for programs aimed at providing substance abuse treatment. Included in the bill is a bipartisan measure introduced by Representatives… Read more »

Today, United States District Judge Rosemary Collyer ruled in favor of House Republicans in a lawsuit against the Obama administration’s use of taxpayer funds for Obamacare. In the ruling, Judge Collyer ruled that it is unconstitutional for the administration to use federal funds to make payments to insurance companies under Obamacare without an… Read more »