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The FDA has approved the first COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. This vaccine is safe, effective and will help us defeat the virus.
I am incredibly confident in this vaccine because I am participating in a Pfizer vaccine trial myself.
This is historic news and this vaccine is the next step towards restoring our way of life.
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This week I filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court in support of the Texas v. Pennsylvania, et al. case.
The amicus brief signed by more than 100 Members of Congress was about protecting the Constitution and our elections. The Constitution is clear - only state legislatures can change how presidential electors are chosen.
Unfortunately, the Supreme Court refused the case.
Whether you are a Democrat, Independent, or Republican, we should all agree that we need fair, honest, and transparent elections. I believe the Supreme Court needs to ensure the integrity of our elections.
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Congress passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this week. The NDAA is the primary way Congress meets its most important constitutional obligations to provide for the common defense. The legislation is critical for the military installations in the First District of Georgia, as well as for our troops and their families. The NDAA includes an extremely well-deserved pay raise and provides COVID-19 protections.
The legislation also includes an increase of seven C-130J aircraft for Air Guard procurement which is critical to replace the aging fleet at the 165th Airlift Wing in Savannah, funding for the development and procurement of Columbia-class submarines to replace the Ohio-class boats stationed at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, and keeps the A-10s like those stationed at Moody Air Force Base flying.
We discuss the NDAA, federal funding legislation and progress on a COVID-19 relief bill in this episode of Buddy's Briefing.
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Monday, December 7, 2020: On Saturday morning of this past weekend, I was live on Breitbart Radio with Matt Boyle on Sirius XM to discuss the upcoming Georgia Senatorial runoffs and the national implications of the race. Later in the evening on Saturday, I was live via Skype on Fox News to discuss President Donald J. Trump’s visit to Valdosta to campaign for Senators Perdue and Loeffler. A link to my interview can be found here. On Sunday, I spent the day with my Congressional colleague, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) who was in Savannah visiting businesses in the area. After a tour of Daniel Defense in Black Creek, we visited Nine Line Apparel where Dan signed copies of his new book before traveling to downtown Savannah to visit Game Changers Running Company, a veteran owned business.
Reps. Carter and Crenshaw visit Game Changers Running Company |
After taking an early flight to Washington this morning, I’m in my office and join in on our daily all-staff conference call before heading to the House Chamber where I deliver a tribute to Martin NeSmith, who passed recently. A link to my tribute can be found here. Afterwards, I head back to my office where I have a virtual call with the Savannah Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby to discuss climate change before heading back to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day. Once back in my office, I have a virtual call with the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and later have a conference call with the Whip Team to discuss this week’s schedule and agenda. After a Doctor’s Caucus conference call to discuss surprise billing legislation we are working on, I have a virtual call with the Utah Congressional delegation, including Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), to discuss the Georgia Senatorial runoffs.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020: After our weekly GOP member conference call this morning, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Myrna Ballard , who recently retired from the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, Chatham County District Attorney Meg Heap, who is leaving office at the end of this year, and Daniel Zeigler from Savannah, who recently passed. A link to my tributes can be found here, here and here. Once back in my office, I have a phone interview with the Washington Post to discuss the Georgia Senatorial runoffs and afterwards join in on an Axios virtual roundtable discussion focusing on the educational gaps that COVID-19 has exacerbated, the necessity of virtual education access and the impact of the digital divide.
Rep. Carter speaks to Nexstar |
Next, I head to the House Plaza where I have an on-camera interview with Nexstar (WSAV-TV Savannah) to discuss the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that we will be voting on today. Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber for our first and only vote series of the day.
Wednesday, December 9, 2020: After our daily all-staff conference call, I have a virtual interview with Gray TV (WTOC Savannah) to discuss the upcoming session and my priorities for the session. Next, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Robert E James, II, of Savannah who has been elected Chair of the National Bankers Association. A link to my tribute can be found here. Afterwards, I head back to my office and later return to the House Chamber where I participate in the debate of a series of Energy and Commerce Committee (E&C) bills, including H.R. 1426, Timely Review of Infrastructure Act, H.R. 5758, Ceiling Fan Improvement Act of 2020, and H.R. 3797, Medical Marijuana Research Act. A link to my comments can be found here, here and here. Next, I head back to my office where I join in on a virtual gold medical ceremony honoring Chinese American WWII Veterans and later head back to the House Chamber for our only vote series of the day.
Thursday, December 10, 2020: After attending our weekly prayer breakfast where we hear from my good friend Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Brunswick resident and former NFL All-Pro Jimmy Orr, who recently passed. A link to my tribute can be found here. Next, I head to a Doctor’s Caucus meeting and afterwards head to the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) where I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing.
Rep. Carter and House Republicans call for small business relief |
After heading to the House Chamber where we have our last vote series of the week, I join my Republican colleagues on the Capitol steps for a press conference to discuss small business relief. Next, I head back to my office where I participate in a National Comprehensive Cancer Network Advocacy Day virtual call and share in a conversation with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) addressing age-specific needs and preferences of child, adolescent, and young adult cancer patients. After participating in a virtual call with the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, I join in on a virtual call with E&C members and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai before heading to the airport for my return trip home.
Friday, December 11, 2020: After getting in late last night, I’m up early this morning as I head down to Jekyll Island in Glynn County for the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce Annual Grits and Issues. During my drive, I have a radio interview with my good friend Bill Edwards of NewRadio 1290 in Savannah, followed by a radio interview with John Fredericks who is broadcasting from Brunswick this morning. Once on Jekyll Island, I join State Representative Don Hogan (R-St. Simons Island) and State Representative-elect Buddy Deloach (R-McIntosh) in a question and answer forum.
Rep. Carter at the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce Annual Grits and Issues |
Afterwards, I head to our Brunswick office where I join in on our daily all-staff conference call before heading to a meeting with my good friend Mike Maloy. Next, I head to Perry Place in Brunswick where I join City of Brunswick officials, Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) officials and developer Bill Gross in a ground-breaking ceremony for the multifamily housing complex. Afterwards, I head to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Coastal Regional Headquarters in Brunswick where I have a series of virtual interviews beginning with WTOC-TV followed by WSAV-TV and WJCL-TV all in Savannah and all to discuss the amicus brief that I signed onto in regards to the Texas lawsuit before the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS).
Rep. Carter at Perry Place |
Next, I meet with DNR Commissioner Mark Williams and Coastal Resources Division (CRD) Director Doug Haymans to discuss the Golden Ray salvage operation and afterwards head to Kingsland in Camden County where I meet with Georgia Senior Senator David Perdue (R-GA). During my drive back to Pooler, I have a phone interview with the Savannah Morning News to discuss the amicus brief and Texas case. |
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