You’ve heard me talk about gas prices.

You’ve heard me discuss how Washington Democrats’ unprecedented federal spending sprees, combined with America Last policies, have torn holes in Americans’ wallets.

Now it’s time that Joe Biden hears from you.

I’m sending your gas bills to Joe Biden. He needs to see just how badly these high gas prices are hitting hard-working Americans.

If you want Joe Biden to see how much your gas cost this month, mail a copy of your receipt to the address below, or email it to harley.adsit@mail.house.gov:

Congressman Buddy Carter

PO Box 10717

Savannah, GA 31412

I will personally ensure that these receipts make it to the White House. Your story deserves to be told.

Here’s how some First District residents describe their experience living under Biden’s inflation crisis*:

“I’ve had to cancel my trip to Michigan to see my kids and grandkids. I can’t afford gas. Eating at restaurants is getting prohibitively expensive here in Georgia.” – Mark S., Blackshear

“I’m on a fixed income. Still have house payments and utilities. The price of gas, groceries, and everything else has gone up. How can we pay for a $60,000 electric vehicle? Inflation is man-made by the Biden Administration.” – Patricia J., St. Mary’s

“I honestly fear that I’m going to have to quit my job. I work in home health care and I travel over 100 miles a day. I’m filling up my gas tank every two days.” – Amanda W., Long County

“We got a raise last year, but now it doesn’t make a difference because we have to pay more for groceries and gas. I can’t afford to go to work and make ends meet.” – Rebekah H., Camden County

“I might have to cancel my Veteran’s Affairs (VA) appointments due to gas prices.” – Sam S., Ellabell

“I bring lunch from home instead of going to a locally owned downtown restaurant. As much as I want to support small local businesses that are struggling, I cannot afford to do so when by dollar’s buying power is reduced.” – Julia W., Isle of Hope

“I can hardly pay my bills along with gas and food. You have to pick and choose what is needed most at this time.” – Jinny W., Ludowici

“Under the Trump Administration, a full tank of gas cost me $37 and lasted almost a week. I paid $60 for ¾ tank on Sunday before gas jumped to $4.30. I cannot afford to go to work, but I also cannot afford to not go to work. Fixed income and salary jobs cannot afford this inflation.” – Kala W., Ware County

*These posts have been edited for clarity, but the message remains the same. Permission was given to use these stories.

In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefings, we talking about Biden's energy crisis Savannah, Georgia. 

Monday, March 7, 2022: Yesterday, I attended the investiture of my good friend, Danny Powers, as the Grand Marshall of the 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The event was held at the Armstrong Center at Georgia Southern University in Savannah.

After our all staff conference call this morning, I head to Memorial Day School in Savannah where I speak to the high school US Government classes taught by Jonathan Barnes. The students are currently studying the legislative branch of government, specifically the US Congress, and had prepared questions for me. Speaking to students is my favorite part of this position and these students are a perfect example of why I enjoy it so much. Their questions were inquisitive and reflected a true understanding of the legislative process.

Afterwards, I head to the airport for my return trip to Washington and, once back on Capitol Hill, I head to our weekly Whip Team meeting before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week.

After votes, I remain in the Chamber and pay tribute to long time Savannah resident Joel Williams who recently passed.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022: We are honored this morning to have former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich as our special guest at the Border Security Caucus meeting as he shares his ideas of how to secure our southern border.

Afterwards, I head to our weekly GOP Conference meeting before heading to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Natorra Moody, Alma/Bacon County librarian extraordinaire, Young Harris College alumnus Bill Roberts who recently passed, Pooler Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Pam Southard, who recently retired, and Jon Lott, Executive Vice President of FNB South bank who recently passed.

After meetings off Capitol Hill to discuss nuclear waste recycling followed by health care issues, I head to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Energy Subcommittee hearing on the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in our country. We hear from a number of witnesses, including the CEO of Ford Motor Company.

Once back in my office, I meet with representatives from Georgia’s school nutrition programs- including a constituent from Brantley County- to discuss regulatory burdens and program concerns.

Next, I have a virtual meeting with representatives from the Georgia Apartment Association followed by a virtual meeting with the Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy. After an in-person meeting with representatives from CareDx to discuss kidney and transplant issues, I head to an E&C Big Tech Taskforce meeting where we discuss legislation that has been introduced to reel in Big Tech.

Once back in my office, I host a tele-town hall call before heading to the House Chamber for our first and only vote series of the day.

Later in the evening, I have a radio interview with Stacy on the Right to discuss energy policy and the Russia/Ukraine conflict. 

Wednesday, March 9, 2022: I’m up at 4:30 AM this morning for a live interview on Fox & Friends First where I discuss banning Russian Energy imports. Later in the morning, I have a radio interview with my good friend Bill Edwards of NewsTalk 1290 in Savannah where we discuss news of the day and afterwards head to an E&C Member meeting to discuss our pending agenda.

Next, I head to a Select Committee on Climate Change hearing on equitable adaptation and resilience and afterwards, head back to my office where I meet with representatives from America’s Newspapers Advocates.

After meeting with representatives from the Georgia Press Association, I head to the House Chamber for an adjournment vote that remains open most of the day while Democratic leadership tries to garner the votes to pass an omnibus appropriations bill.

Next, I head back to the Rayburn House Office Building where, along with my colleagues Rep. John Curtis (R-UT) and Rep. Tim Walberg (R-MG), we meet with a journalist from the Washington Examiner to discuss our recent trip to Europe as members of the Conservative Climate Caucus.

After a couple of meetings off Capitol Hill, I head back to my office where I meet with Glynn Academy student Rachael Walters who is visiting Washington as part of the American Battlefield Trust Youth Leadership Team.

Next, I have a virtual call with Savannah Historic Preservation Advocates before meeting with the President of US Inventor, Randy Landreneau.

After recording a podcast interview with Fox News regarding my Keystone XL pipeline bill, I meet with Argentum Assisted Living/Memory Care facilities. While our original schedule had us voting earlier this morning, it is now late afternoon and votes still have not been called. We are currently operating under a continuing resolution (CR) that is set to expire this Friday at midnight and the Democratic majority has been working on an omnibus bill that will get us through the end of our current fiscal year on September 30^th.

Finally, at 6:20 PM our first vote series is called and later that night at 9:00 PM our second vote series is called, and we walk off the floor just before midnight.

Thursday, March 10, 2022: After an early morning flight back home, I have a virtual interview with WSAV-TV in Savannah to discuss the recently completed Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) dredging project that took 23 years to finish.

Next, I head to Gulfstream Aerospace, where I join my good friend and colleague Rep. Sam Graves (R-MO), Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee, for a tour of the state-of-the-art plant.

Afterwards, we head to the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA) for a tour and update on the recently completed SHEP. Next, I head to my Savannah District office where I meet with Indian Consul General Dr. Swati before heading to the Catholic Cemetery in Savannah for the St. Patrick’s Day deceased Grand Marshalls ceremony.

From there, I head to Sea Island in Glynn County for an American Economic Institute (AEI) meeting. Once back home in Pooler, I have a virtual interview on Newsmax to discuss energy and Ukraine.

Friday, March 11, 2022: After attending our weekly Band of Brothers bible study in Garden City this morning, I head to the Landings on Skidaway lsland where I meet with a small group of constituents before heading to our Savannah district office where I have a virtual Newsmax interview to discuss my Keystone XL pipeline bill.

Next, I head to a local oil company in Savannah where I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefings and afterwards head back to our Savannah district office where I have a phone interview with Med Page Today to discuss a letter I recently sent to HHS and FDA regarding blood donations.

After a virtual interview with One America News Network (OANN) to discuss news of the day, I head to River Street in Savannah where I have an on-camera interview with WJCL-TV in Savannah to discuss the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) that has been recently completed.

Next, I head to the Georgia Historical Society on Whitaker Street where my good friend Todd Groce gives me a tour of the recently expanded facilities.

Afterwards, I walk across the street to Forsyth Park for the annual greening of the fountain before heading to Hunter Army Airfield where I offer words of encouragement to the 3^rd ID troops deploying to Europe this afternoon. This group of 200 brave men and women brings the total to around 4000 troops that have been deployed thus far from the 3^rd ID. Rock of the Marne!

Next, I head back to downtown Savannah to the grand reopening celebration of the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. This great Savannah landmark is one of our District’s leading tourist attractions and has been beautifully renovated.

Click here for this week's vote sheet in the House.