Monday, February 3, 2025: While driving up to Atlanta yesterday, I joined in on a call with members of the Budget Committee as we discussed various proposals for the budget resolution we are considering for reconciliation. This morning, I meet with my good friends Rick and Shane Jackson with Jackson Healthcare, one of the nation’s premier providers of healthcare workforce services, as I share with them the news of my appointment as Chair of the Health Subcommittee of Energy and Commerce (E&C), and we discuss healthcare issues. After a great meeting, I head to Gainesville in North Georgia where I meet with my good friends Jim and Steve Syfan with Syfan Logistics, a company referred to as “an American tradition in transportation,” as we discuss issues impacting their industry. Once back in Atlanta, I have a virtual interview with WSAV-TV in Savannah as we discuss tariffs and the Fair Tax Act that I have introduced. Later, I have a meeting with representatives from the long-term care industry as we discuss their issues. Before I became a member of Congress, I owned a long-term care pharmacy that served nursing homes, personal care homes and hospices so I am very familiar with this industry and the challenges they face.

Rep. Carter honors the life of a USCP recruit

Tuesday, February 4, 2025: Before flying to Washington this morning, I have a TV interview with my good friend John Fredericks as we discuss news of the day and President Trumps first two weeks back in office. Once back in our office on Capitol Hill, I join in on our all staff conference call before meeting with the father and stepmother of Samuel Lilley from Richmond Hill in Bryan County. Samuel was one of the pilots of the American Airliner CRJ-700 involved in the midair collision with the Black Hawk helicopter at Reagan National Airport on January 29^th where all 67 people perished. A graduate of Richmond Hill High School and Georgia Southern University, Samuel was to be married this fall to the love of his life. After an obviously very emotional meeting, I have meetings with my communications staff, legislative staff and scheduling staff before filming a short video on tariffs. Next, I meet with the newly appointed President of one of my alma maters, Young Harris College (YHC), Dr. John Wells. Dr. Wells previously served as Provost and Interim President of YHC and most recently served as Provost and President of Emory & Henry College in Southwest Virginia. We are very excited to welcome Dr. Wells back to YHC and know he will do an excellent job. Afterwards, I meet with representatives from Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) including Pediatrician-in-Chief, Dr. Lucky Jain before meeting with the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU). After our weekly E&C Health Subcommittee staff meeting, I have a meeting with a group of Georgia Sheriffs including my good friends, Sheriff Mark Melton from Appling County, Sheriff Chuck Mosely from Wayne County and Sheriff Andy Batton from Bacon County. Next, I head to our monthly E&C Chair and Vice Chair meeting to catch up on committee business before heading off Capitol Hill where I meet with representatives from Hart Health Strategies before heading to our weekly Whip Team meeting at the Capitol. After our first vote series of the week, I remain in the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Dr. John Wells on his appointment as the 24^th President of YHC.

Rep. Carter with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Wednesday, February 5, 2025: I begin today with a taping of the radio show, the Denise Simon Experience, where we discuss the Fair Tax Act, before heading to our weekly GOP Conference. After heading back to our office where I meet with the CEO of Groundswell, a company that promotes clean energy programs and builds community power, I escort the grieving family of Samuel Lilley from my office to the gallery of the House Chamber so they can witness me pay tribute to their loved one during morning order in the House Chamber. Once back in our office, I meet with Harrow and Kimbell and Associates before meeting with the Pulp and Paperwork’s Resource Council. Next, I meet with the CEO of Mitsubishi Power before meeting with a bipartisan group of Georgia District Attorneys and then heading off Capitol Hill for a meeting with Viatris, a global pharmaceutical and healthcare company. Once back on Capitol Hill, I attend an E&C Committee briefing on TikTok before heading back to my office where I meet with leadership of the Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC), the Georgia Narcotics Officers Association and representatives from the Compounding Pharmacy Coalition. Next, I head to the House Chamber for votes and afterwards pay tribute to Kevin Jones, who is retiring as the Chief of the Brunswick Police Department after 30 years of service. After stopping by the American Chemistry Council reception in the Rayburn Foyer, I head back to our office where I meet with my colleague and good friend, Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL) to discuss a healthcare proposal he is championing. After attending a Main Street Partnership reception off Capitol Hill, I head to the Washington Press Club Foundation’s Annual Congressional Dinner.

Rep. Carter honors Samuel Lilley

Thursday, February 6, 2025: I’m off Capitol Hill this morning and join the AJC for a networking breakfast before heading back to our office where I join in on a district staff call before heading to an E&C Health Subcommittee hearing on “combatting existing and emerging illicit drug threats.” This is the first hearing I lead as chair of the subcommittee, and it is appropriate it would address the leading cause of death among 18–45-year-olds in our county: the fentanyl epidemic. During the hearing I step out for a few meetings in the back including with the CEO of Kia, Stuart Countess, US Energy Stream, Textile Rental Services Association of America, the Justice Center in Perry, GA, and my good friend Peter Huntsman, CEO of the Huntsman Corporation. Later in the afternoon, I have a live interview on CNN to discuss DOGE and tariffs before heading back to our office where I meet with Harold Phillips, the former Chief Operating Officer of Ending the HIV Epidemic, representatives from the Georgia Association for Primary Care, including my good friends Albert Grandy and Dr. Kavanaugh Chandler, representatives from the federal prison in Jesup, and the Mana Board of Directors. After our first and only vote series of the day, I pay tribute to Charles Tamlin Hall from Georgia who recently passed, before heading off Capitol Hill for a meeting with compounding pharmacists.

Rep. Carter meets with KIA

Friday, February 7, 2025: I’m live on the radio in Atlanta with my good friends at Morning Xtra as we discuss news of the day and the Fair Tax Act before heading to an E&C meeting to discuss reconciliation. Next, I head to the House Chamber where I speak on HR 26, Protecting American Energy Production, and remain in the Chamber for our final vote series of the week. After paying tribute to John McMullan of Atlanta who recently passed, I head back to our office where I record this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing and a video for an Atlanta area high school before meeting with the CEO of Summit Ridge Energy, Steve Raeder. Next, I have a virtual meeting with our office consultant, Mark Sobol, before having a virtual interview with WJCL-TV in Savannah to discuss immigration issues. During my drive to the airport for my return flight home, I have a phone conference with our Chief of Staff and District Director. Once back in the District, I head to a meeting of the Republican Leadership Group (RLG) in Brunswick where I am honored to bring them up to date on issues in Washington.

Rep. Carter speaks on H.R. 26