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This week is National Police Week. National Police Week began in 1962 to honor those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice.
This is an opportunity for all Americans to thank the men and women who courageously defend American citizens and protect our communities. These law enforcement officers selflessly put their lives on the line to ensure that this nation is one of safety and order.
In recognition of this important week, the House passed legislation to ensure law enforcement officers have what is needed to do their job and assist in keeping themselves and the public safe.
First, the Thin Blue Line Act allows juries to increase the sentence in cases where a state or local police officer is killed. It must be clear that this heinous crime will not be tolerated.
Next, the House passed the Probation Officer Protection Act which gives probation officers the authority to arrest a person who has forcibly assaulted them or interfered in the performance of their duties.
Thank you to all law enforcement for your selfless sacrifice and commitment to a safer America.
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| From our Nation's Capitol CXIV |
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Tuesday, May 16, 2017: After a weekend spent in Charlotte, N.C., where I spoke to a group of pharmacists to bring them up to date on issues related to our profession as well as the importance of grassroots lobbying efforts, I flew back to Washington last night. My first meeting today is with the new Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Seema Verma, to introduce myself and discuss issues with the Medicare Part D program. Next, I meet with Vulcan Materials to discuss funding and future extensions of the motor fuel tax before we have our weekly staff briefing.
Rep. Carter meeting with representatives from Vulcan Materials |
Last week, we had three new interns start in the office, Zane Tackett from Suwanee, Andrew Lawrence from Vidalia and Hunter Smith from Jesup. Two are students at the University of Georgia and one student attends Armstrong State University. Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber where I preside over the floor as Speaker Pro-tem during morning order. Once back in the office, I meet with representatives from the Georgia Transportation Alliance to discuss transportation issues before joining an Energy and Commerce member conference call with experts from the health care and cybersecurity industries to discuss last week’s global outbreak of WannaCry ransomware. My next meeting is with the ALS Association of Georgia followed by a meeting with the American Mosquito Control Association to discuss the status of the Zika virus. After meeting with the Paper Recycling Coalition, I meet with representatives of different labor groups to discuss issues such as the Fiduciary rule, Perkins reauthorization, and Joint Employer Status. Next, I head to our weekly Whip Team meeting where we discuss this week’s agenda before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017: I’m at the White House first thing this morning to assist my good friend, Russ Peterson from Savannah and his family, gain access for a tour. Once back at the Capitol, I head to our weekly GOP Conference meeting before heading back to my office for a meeting with the Chairman and CEO of McKesson, John Hammergren, to discuss the security of the pharmaceutical supply chain. McKesson is actively involved in creating innovative solutions to make the pharmaceutical supply chain safer and more secure. My next meeting is with the CEO of RiteAid, Ken Martindale, and President Jocelyn Konrad as we discuss health care reform, opioid abuse and other issues.
Rep. Carter with Georgia Realtors |
Afterwards, I head to an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing where we have testimony on legislation dealing with public health initiatives. A link to my questions can be found here. Next, I attend a meeting of the conservative Republican Study Committee before heading back to my office for a meeting with National Vision to discuss the Border Adjustment Tax, followed by a meeting with representatives from the Georgia Society of Anesthesiologists to discuss health care reform. After returning from the House Chamber following our first vote series of the day, I meet with Independent Electrical Contractors followed by a meeting with the National Fisheries Institute. Next, I have a meeting with a large group of Georgia realtors who are visiting the Capitol to discuss tax reform, flood insurance and other issues, before doing an on camera interview with WCTV out of Tallahassee, FL, regarding the firing of FBI Director James Comey. Following a meeting with NORPAC, a pro-Israel group, I meet with the CEO of Mitsubishi, Paul Browning, before heading to the House Chamber for our second and final vote series of the day.
Thursday, May 18, 2017: My first meeting this morning is an Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee markup of three bills, including the FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 dealing with the user-fee programs for prescription drugs, medical devices, generic drugs and biosimilar biological products. Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber where I deliver a one minute tribute in honor of National Police Week. A link to my tribute can be found here. Once back in my office, I meet with Physicians Against Drug Shortages followed by a meeting with the Asian American Hotel Owners Association before heading back to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day.
Rep. Carter meeting with Physicians Against Drug Shortages |
Next, I head back to my office for a meeting with Miracle Ear Franchises before heading to a Whip Team meeting to review the CHOICE Act, legislation that will undo rules and regulations for banks under the Dodd-Frank Act. Afterwards, I head back to the House Chamber for our second vote series of the day and then to the Russel Rotunda to do an on camera interview with WJCL in Savannah regarding the appointment by the Deputy Attorney General of a special prosecutor to investigate Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election. Next, I head back to my office where I have a tele-town hall meeting where we have over 7,000 participants from the district and answer questions from listeners. Finally, I attend the Netherlands-America Foundation event downtown where we celebrate the bilateral exchange between our two countries.
Friday, May 19, 2017: I’m on the radio first thing this morning as Bill Edwards and Laura Anderson have me as their guest on WTKS in Savannah to talk about infrastructure and recap the week in Washington. Next, I head to an Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee hearing on legislation dealing with drinking water systems. Afterwards, I meet with Genzada Pharmaceuticals to discuss the FDA process of approving new drugs before heading to a classified member’s only briefing with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein regarding the removal of former FBI Director James Comey. After our only vote series of the day in the House Chamber, I stay and speak from the well to pay tribute to Walter Parrish, a 98 year young WWII veteran from Savannah. A link to my tribute can be found here. |
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