The Benefits of Tax Reform for a Local Small Business
Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was signed into law 6 months ago, I have been visiting local businesses around the First District to see how our new tax law is helping small businesses and hardworking Georgians in our community. 

I had a great visit to Lee Container Corporation in Homerville. Click here to see the positive impacts of tax reform for this local business.


To learn more about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, click here

Accountability at DOJ
This week I voted to demand accountability and transparency from the Department of Justice. The resolution, which was passed by the House with my support, insists that the Department of Justice comply with all requests, including subpoenas, from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Judiciary Committee within 7 days. 

I am disappointed and disturbed by recent actions at the Department of Justice. The American people deserve faith in the DOJ and Congress must hold them accountable to ensure this is possible.

Repeatedly failing to comply with House-issued subpoenas and requests pertaining to critical issues like the Mueller investigation, the Clinton probe and more is unacceptable.

I have always said sunlight is the best disinfectant, and now the DOJ needs to end the constant runaround, stand accountable for their actions and ensure Americans know the truth.

From our nation's capitol CLXVIII

Monday, June 25, 2018:  In 2017 blueberry farmers in the First District and across the State of Georgia suffered devastating losses to their crops as a result of a late freeze.  Once I arrive back at the Capitol this afternoon, I have a conference call with Agriculture Committee Chairman Mike Conaway (R-TX) and blueberry growers from across the district to discuss possible disaster relief funds from the federal government to help cover some of the losses from this natural disaster.  Next, I have another telephone conference, this time with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) Ryan Fisher, to discuss the U.S. Army Corps permitting. These issues have been a major concern in our district and have been impeding our ability to attract businesses to our area and therefore our economic development.  Afterwards, we have our weekly staff briefing before I head to our weekly messaging advisory group meeting.  After our weekly Whip Team meeting where we discuss the legislation that we will be voting on this week I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week. 

Tuesday, June 26, 2018:  My first meeting of the day is with the Doctors Caucus where we have a briefing with the Antimicrobials Working Group to hear about their work in research and development (R&D) in the antimicrobial space.  This group concentrates their R&D on new antibiotics- a critical area that has not seen many breakthrough drugs lately.  Afterwards, I head to our weekly GOP Conference meeting where we discuss the immigration legislation and defense appropriation bills that we will be voting on later this week. Next, I head to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) member briefing with Steven Wagner, Health and Human Services (HHS) Acting Assistant Secretary for the Administration on Children and Families (ACF), to discuss refugee resettlement issues for HHS.  HHS is responsible for overseeing the care of unaccompanied immigrant children and our committee, E&C, has jurisdiction over HHS.  Afterwards, I head back to my office where I meet with the International Academy of Compound Pharmacies followed by a meeting with the Manufactured Housing Institute and then with the CEO of ZocDoc, an online medical appointment scheduling system that is free for consumers. Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day before heading back to my office where I meet with my former Georgia State Senate colleague, Tim Golden from Valdosta, who is in town visiting the Capitol. 

Rep. Carter meeting with Tim Golden

After meeting with the CEO of RAND (Research ANd Development), a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis, I head to the White House where the President has invited me to the awarding of the Medal of Honor (posthumously) to Lt. Garlin M. Conner.  A true American Hero, Lt. Conner was a member of the 3rd Infantry Division during World War II and is most worthy of this honor. 

Rep. Carter at Lt. Conner's Medal of Honor ceremony at the White House

Once back at the Capitol, I head to the House Chamber for our second and final vote series of the day before heading back to my office where I have a telephone conference with representatives from the Effingham Health System. 

Wednesday, June 27, 2018:  My first meeting today is an  E&C Health Subcommittee markup where we pass 5 bills that will now be sent to the full E&C Committee.  Next, I meet with AmerisourceBergen executives who are in town followed by a meeting with the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists before heading to an E&C Environment markup where we pass 2 bills that will now be sent to the full E&C Committee.  After a meeting with Associated Builders and Contractors of Georgia, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day before heading back to my office to meet with Abby Jones and her family.  Abby was a patient at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, FL, and brings me her pocket card to add to my collection that I carry with me in my daily journal notebook. 

Rep. Carter meeting with Abby Jones and her family

Afterwards, I meet with St. Simons Island residents Sara Seckinger and Ryan McHugh who are students at Frederica Academy and are participating in the Washington Workshops Foundation Congressional Seminar.  Next, I head to the House Chamber for our second vote series of the day and afterwards stay in the Capitol to receive the Guardian of Seniors’ Rights award given by the 60 Plus association. 

Rep. Carter receiving the Guardian of Seniors’ Rights award

My last stop of the day is at the Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington where I visit the World Gas Conference that is held every 3 years in a different city around the world.    

Thursday, June 28, 2018:  This morning we have a meeting of the Doctors Caucus with special guest Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers to discuss how our group can help with messaging on health care issues.  Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day and then head back to my office where I film a video for the conference.  Afterwards, I head back to the House Chamber for our second and final vote series of the day and later have a phone call with my friend and fellow pharmacist TJ Parker.  TJ’s company, PillPack, was purchased this week by Amazon, Inc.  After more filming of tax reform videos in my office, I head to the airport for my return trip home.

Friday, June 29, 2018:  After traveling down to St. Simons Island this morning to meet with a number of constituents to bring them up to date on Washington issues, I head back to Savannah and to the McDonald’s on Montgomery St. that is owned and operated by Warren Boyle and his daughter Lauren Seifert. 

Rep. Carter discussing tax reform at McDonald's in Savannah

After meeting the excellent staff and learning more about the Archways to Opportunity initiatives as well as the many other charitable and community engagements that the company is involved in, Lauren and I host a Facebook Live event to discuss tax reform. Afterwards, Warren takes me on a tour of the operation and teaches me the art of “flipping” burgers.  My visit ends with the consumption of one of the quarter pounders that I flipped as well as some of the best french fries in the world. 


VOTES IN THE HOUSE THIS WEEK
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