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Instead of addressing the crisis at our border, Democrats brought a mass amnesty bill to the House floor for a vote this week.
There is no question we have a crisis at our border. The number of unaccompanied children illegally crossing the border increased 63% last month. This is truly a humanitarian and security crisis, but the current Administration is not adequately addressing it. In fact, they are not addressing it at all.
Instead of doing more to protect our border, the Administration is rolling back policies that discourage this kind of mass migration.
We need a comprehensive and bipartisan solution to this crisis that discourages entering illegally and rewards following the law.
We discuss the Biden Border Crisis in this episode of Buddy's Briefing.
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The COVID-19 pandemic made it very clear that we need to be better prepared for future health emergencies. Over the past year, many states were not prepared to deal with the large influx of patients needing ventilators and other medical products. Additionally, countries like China and India withheld therapeutics and pharmaceutical ingredients that we needed here in the United States.
That's why I reintroduced the State Strategic Stockpile Readiness Act this week to ensure this doesn't happen again. This legislation will make sure states are prepared and able to respond quickly by having their own stockpile ready in addition to the federal strategic stockpile. |
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Next week, we will have a hearing in the Energy and Commerce Committee with the CEOs of the Big Tech companies. Ahead of the hearing, we want to hear from you! What concerns should be raised? Do you trust Big Tech? Have you experienced censorship?
Send comments to BigTech@mail.house.gov. |
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Monday, March 15, 2021: Once in our Savannah district office, my week begins with a call with Mike Scherneck, CEO, and Christy Jordan, VP Government Affairs, from Southeast Georgia Health System (SGHS), headquartered in Brunswick in Glynn County, as they bring me up to date on their progress with the COVID-19 pandemic in the area.
Rep. Carter discusses NEMT issues |
After our all-staff conference call, I log into a virtual call with Jessica Rock, the Georgia Statewide Animal Crimes Prosecutor and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of Georgia, as we discuss proposed animal crime related bills currently in Congress. Next, I have an in-person meeting with a Savannah area provider of non-emergency medical transport Services (NEMT) to discuss concerns within the industry. Afterwards, I head to a meeting with my good friend from the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Rev. Herb Hubbard, and their Chief Operating Officer (COO), Krystal McGee, as they bring me up to date on the great work the YMCA is doing during the pandemic with their physical and mental services. Next, I head to Savannah Arts Academy in Savannah where I meet with this year’s 1st place Congressional Art Winner, Lanchi Hong, and her art teacher Steve Schetski.
Rep. Carter with Congressional Art Competition winner Lanchi Hong |
The Congressional Art Competition is sponsored by the Congressional Institute and is a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. With the help of Georgia Southern University (GSU) Art Instructor Dr. Raymond Gaddy, three winners are selected in our District with the 3rd place winner’s work displayed in our Savannah office and the 2nd place winner’s work displayed in our Washington office. The 1st place winner is recognized in an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC, and their work is displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021: After joining in on a virtual meeting with the Alliance for Health Policy as we discuss health care costs in the U.S., I join a virtual call with representatives from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a bipartisan American organization that advocates for a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. Next, I have a virtual call with the Georgia Primary Care Association as they bring me up to date on the great work the health centers have done and are doing to address the COVID pandemic before heading to the airport for my flight to Washington.
Rep. Carter films a video for Turner Job Corps |
Once back at the Capitol, I record a video for the Turner Job Corps before heading to our weekly Whip Team meeting. Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week and afterwards remain in the Chamber where I pay tribute to Mike Scarbrough from Tybee Island. A link to my tribute can be found here. Once back in my office, I join in on a virtual conference with the Doctors Caucus where we discuss Medicare sequestration.
Wednesday, March 17, 2021: Today is St. Patrick’s Day and I proudly don my green jacket throughout the day and, except for those few who ask me what year I won the Master’s golf tourney, I am quick to share as much information as I can about the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the world held in Savannah. Although the parade has been cancelled for the second year in a row, the enthusiasm of the Irish community remains high and we’re all confident that next year’s parade will be the best ever. After our weekly GOP Conference meeting, I head back to my office where I join in on an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Oversight and Investigations (O&I) hearing on increasing COVID-19 vaccinations.
Rep. Carter recognizes St. Patrick's Day in Savannah |
Next, I head to the House Chamber where I have the opportunity to pay tribute to the afore mentioned best St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world held in Savannah. A link to my tribute can be found here. After attending the weekly meeting of the conservative Republican Study Committee (RSC), I head back to my office where I join in on a virtual E&C Health hearing on protecting access to health care in the U.S. Territories. Between 1:00 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. we have six votes that are held in 45-minute increments. In between votes I head back to my office where I have a virtual call with the North American Blueberry Council and later with the National Association of Federally Impacted Schools.
Thursday, March 18, 2021: My day starts early as I have a Doctor’s Caucus meeting where we hear from polling guru Frank Luntz and De Beaumont Foundation CEO Brian Castrucci on vaccine hesitancy and messaging/policy opportunities in health care. Afterwards, I have a live radio interview on the John Fredericks radio show followed by an E&C member meeting where we discuss upcoming committee hearings. Next, I head back to my office where I join in on an E&C Environment Subcommittee hearing on the CLEAN Future Act. Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber where I speak on H.R. 6, the Democrats’ mass amnesty bill. A link to my comments can be found here.
Rep. Carter speaks against H.R. 6 |
Next, I head back to my office where I join in on a virtual call with the American Transaction Processors Coalition followed by a virtual call with the American Institute of Aeronautics. From 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. we have five votes in the House Chamber including a vote on a resolution offered by Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to remove Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence after it was discovered that a Chinese spy, Christine Fang, fundraised for him in 2014 and placed an intern in his office. Next, I head back to my office where I join in on a virtual organizational meeting for the Select Committee on Climate Change. I am honored to be re-appointed to this committee and look forward to our work on this important issue this session. Afterwards, I head back to the House Chamber where we have a 3-vote series. Once back in my office, I record a video for the upcoming RX Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit, before filming this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing. My last virtual call of the week before heading to the airport to head home is with the Winston Group to discuss health care policy and proposals. |
| Votes in the House this week |
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| Click here for this week's vote sheet in the House. |
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