Representative Buddy Carter

The Ossoff-Schumer shutdown is harming Georgians

Jon Ossoff could move to end this shutdown today if he wanted to. Instead, he’s bending the knee to Chuck Schumer and prioritizing illegal immigrants over hardworking Georgians.

It’s harming us at every turn.

If this shutdown lasts one month, Georgia will lose $2 billion and 1,400 workers will find themselves unemployed. Those aren’t just numbers – those are small businesses that are closing their doors, companies laying off workers, contracts ending, and new businesses that will never get off the ground due to Washington Democrats’ incompetence.

Every statewide industry is touched by this Schumer Shutdown calamity, but among those most directly impacted are our more than 100,000 federal employees. These employees have either been furloughed or are working without pay, unsure if and when their next paycheck will come that puts food on the table and lights their homes.

The same can be said for our troops, who only by the bold leadership of President Donald Trump were able to receive full paychecks on October 15^th. But their pay for the end of the month hangs in limbo, which is creating uncertainty for the men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting our freedoms. It’s unacceptable that Democrats like Jon Ossoff are willing to trade the military’s pay checks for a shot at getting free, taxpayer-funded health care for illegal immigrants, especially while many of those same Democrats who instigated this shutdown continue to cash paychecks.

They’re spitting in the face of our military servicemembers. It’s unAmerican, indefensible, and flat out disgraceful.

Unfortunately, those same three words can be used to describe Ossoff’s repeated votes to keep the government closed. In past federal funding battles, Ossoff has released statements saying, “the only path forward was bipartisanship.” Where is the man who wrote those words today? Likely prepping his sign for a No Kings rally instead of working across the aisle to make sure our country has the funds it needs to continue paying for necessary programs.

He has no answers for the families on WIC and SNAP who are concerned that their nutrition benefits will run out. He has no answers for the employees who have lost their jobs, some for good. He has no answers for farmers, who are missing out on $531 million in Hurricane Helene relief due to his inaction. And, he has no answer for why he refuses to help reopen the government, other than to parrot Chuck Schumer’s lie that this is about health care.

It’s not about health care for U.S. citizens. It’s about “sticking it” to Trump, and in the process, “sticking it” to the American people. Ossoff and Schumer are trying to out anti-Trump AOC, and they don’t care how many Georgians they stomp on in the process.

Buddy's Briefing

On this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we discuss the extraordinary steps President Trump took to reopen Farm Service Agency offices ensure our farmers are supported through this Democratic-led government shutdown.

From our Nation's Capitol

Monday, October 20, 2025: This past weekend, I was at the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) annual convention and expo and joined them yesterday at their advocacy booth at the trade show to hear the concerns of pharmacists from across the country. NCPA was founded in 1898 and represents nearly 19,000 pharmacies across America. I often say that all Americans want accessible, affordable, quality healthcare, and pharmacists are the most accessible healthcare professionals in the country, with almost 9 out of 10 Americans living within 5 miles of a pharmacy. I’m up early and live on Newsmax this morning as we discuss the Democratic government shutdown and the ‘no kings’ rallies that were held across the country this past weekend. Afterwards, I head back to the conference and speak before a group of pharmacy leaders and bring them up to date on Washington issues. Later, I have a call with representatives from the Head Start program in Atlanta to discuss the impact of the government shutdown on grants they are scheduled to receive in the next few weeks. Once back home, I have a late-night radio interview with Stacy on the Right on Sirius XM to discuss the Democratic government shutdown and news of the day.

Rep. Carter speaks at Wayne Member Reception

Tuesday, October 21, 2025: I’m headed to Jesup in Wayne County this morning and, during the drive, I join in on our all-staff conference call before joining in on a conference call for our Republican conference hosted by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). Speaker Johnson brings us up to date on the discussions (or lack of) being held to end the Democratic government shutdown. Once in Jesup, I head to the Wayne County Farmers Market, where the Wayne County Chamber of Commerce (COC) is holding their member appreciation luncheon. After bringing this great group up to date on the Democratic shutdown and other Washington news, I head to downtown Savannah in Chatham County, where I am honored to speak to the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association at their Winter Conference. Since 1954, the Georgia Sheriff’s Association has promoted and professionalized the office of Sheriff in order to enhance public safety throughout Georgia. Next, I head to Twin City in Emanuel County and, during the drive, I have a series of conference calls with staff as well as a virtual call with our communications consultant to discuss prevalent issues in Washington. Once in Twin City, I join my good friends Georgia State Senators Billy Hickman (R-Statesboro) and Max Burns (R-Sylvania) as they bring their constituents up to date on state issues.

Rep. Carter attends Sheriff Association Winter Conference

Wednesday, October 22, 2025: I wake up early in Macon in Bibb County this morning and am live on Mornings with Maria on Fox Business as I discuss the Democratic government shutdown and the impact it is having on our farmers in the State of Georgia. Guest host Cheryl Casone and I also discuss a resolution I have introduced, recognizing October as American Pharmacist Month. Next, I have a couple of phone calls with constituents in Camden County who are not being paid as a result of the Democratic government shutdown, before heading to Mercer University, where I meet with President Bill Underwood and hear of the great things this leading research university is doing throughout our state. Founded in 1833, Mercer University is the oldest private university in the state and is known as a “best value” national university. Afterwards, I head to Reynolds in Taylor County in middle Georgia as I join current Public Service Commission (PSC) member Fitz Johnson on a tour throughout the 2^nd District of our State. I follow Fitz throughout middle Georgia today as we have stops in Buena Vista in Marion County, Ellaville in Schley County, Americus in Sumter County, and Warner Robins in Houston County.

Rep. Carter with Mercer President Bill Underwood

Thursday, October 23, 2025: I wake up in Atlanta in Fulton County this morning and, after filming this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing, I head to Griffin in Spaulding County south of metro Atlanta, where I attend the Prayer Luncheon hosted by the Spalding Sheriff’s Office and where we hear an inspiring message from the Office Chaplain. Next, I head to Fayetteville in Fayette County, south of metro Atlanta, where I meet with a physician who has contacted my office and is working to bring back manufacturing of generic drugs to America. Afterwards, I head to LaGrange in Troup County in West Georgia, where I am honored to speak to the Troup County GOP at their monthly meeting and bring them up to date on the Democratic government shutdown as well as other Washington updates.

Rep. Carter speaks at Troup County GOP meeting

Friday, October 24, 2025: I’m up early and on the road to Augusta in Richmond County today and stop in Evans in Columbia County on the way where I meet with a small business owner to discuss challenges they are facing left over from the pandemic. After a conference call with our Chief of Staff and District Director, I head to Manus in Augusta, a company dedicated to accelerating the transition to bio alternatives through synthetic biology. Located in a retrofitted facility which was formerly a NutraSweet plant, Manus produces a plant-based sweetener with zero calories and pure tasting sweetness as well as pharmaceutical ingredients. The Augusta plant is truly an American success story as it has brought back jobs as well as domestic manufacturing. After a great visit that included a taste test of some of their products, I head to downtown Augusta where I meet with my good friend, Mayor Garnett Johnson, who is doing an outstanding job of leading this vibrant and growing city. Next, I head to the studios of WJBF where I tape an interview before meeting with Thompson Mayor Benji Cranford and leaning more about this McDuffie County city. Afterwards, I head to the West Laurens (Dublin) vs Aquinas High School football game where I am honored to perform the coin toss before watching West Laurens win a barnburner 49-42.

Rep. Carter visits Manus Bio

Did you know?

Wonder how Georgia got its nickname? Cherokee Indians grew peaches in Georgia in the mid-1700s, and today the state produces about 2.6 million bushels a year, making it the third biggest producer of peaches in the United States, behind California and South Carolina.