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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (Ga-01) voted in support of the Every Student Succeeds Act today to reduce the federal role in K-12 education, restore local control, and empower parents. “Our education system is failing our children and it’s not going to be fixed with the ‘Washington-knows-best mentality,’” Carter said. “As a father and grandfather, I know firsthand this is a… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (Ga-01) voted to block the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from implementing controversial new job-killing energy regulations that could significantly increase energy costs for American families with questionable environmental benefits. The first resolution passed in the House today, S.J. Res. 23, disapproves of the EPA’s proposed regulations… Read more »

SAVANNAH, GA - Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter released the following statement upon learning of the death of Sheriff Al St Lawrence: "Al was a model public servant, having served the people of Chatham County with distinction for 56 years and serving his country in the Air Force before that. His 23 years as Sheriff transformed the Department into a modern crime fighting force. Through it all he maintained a servant's heart, giving back to our community and to those across our state through the Georgia Sheriff'S Youth Homes which he supported vigorously. Amy and I send our thoughts and prayers to Pat and the entire St Lawrence family as well as the Chatham County Sheriff's Department as we all mourn this loss." Read more »

President Obama famously pledged on the 2008 campaign trail to have the "most transparent administration in history." Seven years in, that commitment has led to little more than flowery language on whitehouse.gov. The Obama administration has an abysmal record on openness to the press and the American people. Nowhere is it worse than the Department of Homeland Security… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (Ga-01) voted today to halt refugee resettlement in the United States from Syria and Iraq until additional security measures are put in place. The House passed the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act today, with Carter’s support, to put in place the most robust national-security vetting process in history for refugee resettlement. The… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) released the following statement today on the Obama Administration's Syrian refugee plan in the United States after the coordinated ISIS attacks in France. "While we are a nation of immigrants, a full background investigation is essential to any immigrant's path into our nation. Currently we do not have the ability to sufficiently vet Syrian… Read more »

The Air Force has announced it is considering delaying the retirement of the A-10 Warthog aircraft for several years. Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), who represents Moody Air Force Base in Congress, has been a leader in the fight to preserve the A-10. Carter testified in front of the House Appropriations Committee earlier this year to highlight the importance of the… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (Ga-01) released the following statement today after the Obama Administration announced they will reject the Keystone XL Pipeline. “The Obama Administration’s decision to reject the Keystone Pipeline is a direct attack on American jobs and our national security. The Pipeline would create thousands of jobs and offset the oil we import from often… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (Ga-01) voted today to increase state and local control of transportation investment. The House passed H.R. 22, with Carter’s support, to authorize six years of funding for federal highway and mass transit programs. “While federal investment into our nation’s transportation system is critical, states and local governments know the needs of their… Read more »

Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Ga-01) has been named a "Champion of Healthcare Innovation" by the Healthcare Leadership Council. The award recognizes lawmakers working to support patient-centered medial progress. Click here to view or download a hi res version "As the only pharmacist in Congress, I… Read more »