America is in the middle of a public safety crisis, and it’s playing out in broad daylight on the streets of our cities. Under the Biden-Harris administration, record-breaking homelessness, violent crime, and open-air drug use were the norms. That’s why President Trump signed the Ending Crime and Disorder on American Streets executive order (EO), cementing his commitment to ending this public crisis. Still, he’s going to need the help of Congress.

That’s why I introduced the Making Our Streets Safe Again (MOSSA) Act, which will codify the EO into law, ensuring public order remains from administration to administration, keeping the train on the tracks. This bill will tackle the root causes and reverse the weak-on-crime, hands-off approach that fails both the homeless and the communities around them.

Here’s a rundown of what this bill does:

• Directs the Attorney General to reverse judicial precedents and end consent decrees that limit state and local governments’ ability to commit individuals on the streets who are a risk to themselves or others.  

• Requires the Attorney General to work with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and the Secretary of Transportation to prioritize grants for states and municipalities that enforce prohibitions on open illicit drug use, urban camping and loitering, and urban squatting, and track the location of sex offenders.

• Redirects funding to ensure that individuals camping on streets and causing public disorder, and who are suffering from serious mental illness or addiction, are moved into treatment centers, assisted outpatient treatment, or other facilities.

• Ensures discretionary grants for substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery do not fund drug injection sites or illicit drug use.

• Stops sex offenders who receive homelessness assistance from being housed with children, and allows programs to house women and children exclusively.

I believe in empowering law enforcement and local governments to remove encampments where public safety is at risk. We must strengthen tools for civil commitment for those suffering from severe mental illness and ensure that individuals who need help are directed toward treatment and not left to the streets.

Cities and states would be rewarded for enforcing laws against squatting, loitering, and open drug use. With the passage of this bill, programs that promoted drug injection sites or enabled illegal activity would lose federal support. And critically, the bill calls for tracking homeless sex offenders, keeping them away from children, and allowing safe, women-and-children-only housing where needed.

The MOSSA Act will permanently restore common-sense law to American streets. It brings enforcement and accountability back into the conversation because every American deserves a community that’s safe, clean, and strong.

On this edition of Buddy's Briefing, we discuss the importance of the Make Our Streets Safe Again (MOSSA) Act.

Monday, August 4, 2025: On Saturday, I was in Carroll County in West Central Georgia, where I was honored to speak to the Carroll County GOP at their monthly meeting. With a population of nearly 120,000 according to the 2020 census, it was named for Charles Carroll of Maryland, a politician, planter, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Interestingly, he was the only Catholic signer of the Declaration and the longest surviving, dying 56 years after its signing. After a great visit with a great group of conservatives in the Carroll County GOP, I headed to Bowdon, also in Carroll County, for their 44th annual Founder’s Day celebration. Complete with a parade, arts/crafts, and, of course, plenty of food. Afterwards, I was honored to visit with local officials to learn more about this great town that is home to the Bowdon High School Red Devils football team that has won the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) Class A Division II state championship three years in a row, from 2022 to 2024. I’m in our Savannah district office this morning as I meet with constituents, including retired Colonel Joe Zingaro who served our county for 26 years in the military and now advocates for pilot and FAA safety. Afterwards, I attend the weekly Downtown Rotary Club meeting at the Savannah Technical College where this week’s speaker is my good friend, Mike Traynor, President/CEO of Union Mission in Savannah, who brings us up to date on this vital program addressing homelessness in our community. Once back in our district office, I meet with more constituents, including Dr. Barry Krakow, to discuss sleep disorder research he is involved in. I also meet with Dr. Richard Salmon and Dr. Neil Gordon with Intervent USA, a global leader in preventive health and wellness programs. Later, I head to downtown Savannah, where I have the honor of speaking to the Georgia Sheriffs Association, who are meeting here this week. Representing the 159 elected sheriffs in Georgia, this great organization is dedicated to promoting and professionalizing the Office of Sheriff to enhance public safety statewide.

Rep. Carter speaks at Georgia Sheriffs' Youth Homes

Tuesday, August 5, 2025: I’m up early and live on Fox Business this morning as I join Cheryl Casone on Mornings with Maria to discuss the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) and the ERIC ADAMS Act that I have recently introduced to hold mayors accountable who ignore our illegal immigrant laws. Afterwards, I head to Alpharetta in Fulton County, north of Atlanta, where I meet with a constituent to discuss Higher Education in our State before heading to Winder in Barrow County between Athens and Atlanta, where I attend the annual Barrow Bulldawg luncheon. This luncheon is sponsored by the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce (COC) and features longtime University of Georgia and Athens radio personality and writer, Jeff Dantzler, who serves as host of the pre- and post-game football shows. Next, I head to Smyrna in Cobb County, Northwest Atlanta, and, during the drive, join in on our all-staff conference call. Once in Smyrna, I head to Union Chimique Belge (UCB), a global biopharmaceutical leader focusing on immune and CNS disorders. After a great tour of this impressive facility, I head to McDonough in Southeast Atlanta, where I am honored to speak to the Henry County GOP at their monthly meeting.

Rep. Carter at Bulldawg Luncheon Bank OZK

Wednesday, August 6, 2025: I begin my day with a radio interview on my good friend John Fredericks radio show as we discuss news of the day. Afterwards, I head to downtown Atlanta, where I meet with representatives from the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society to discuss Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) that are keeping the price of medicine higher in the US. Next, I head to Fayetteville in Fayette County in South Atlanta as I join the Fayette Chamber of Commerce (COC) President, Leonardo McClarty, and members of his board for a meeting. While at the meeting, news breaks of an active shooter at Fort Stewart in Hinesville. Immediately, I head to the Fox News studios in midtown Atlanta, and during the drive, I am updated on the situation by the public affairs department at Fort Stewart. After the live interview on Fox News to discuss the situation, I remain in the studio and do a radio interview with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) on the situation. Next, I head to the headquarters of NCR Atleos where I meet with management to discuss the impact tariffs are having on their business. Later, I have a virtual press conference with five different news outlets from Savannah and Atlanta to discuss the situation at Fort Stewart. My final meeting of the day is a virtual meeting with our office consultant, Mark Sobol.

Rep. Carter with Fayette County Chamber CEO

Thursday, August 7, 2025: After an early morning radio interview with my good friend Scott Ryfun with Straightalk radio to discuss the Fort Stewart situation, I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefings. Next, I head to downtown Atlanta where I visit the Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Mercy Care, Atlanta’s only healthcare for the homeless program (330h). Through the values of compassion, commitment to the poor, excellence, integrity, and reverence for the dignity of each person, Mercy Care gives people hope where before there was no hope. Afterwards, I head to the headquarters of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), where I meet with the management staff to learn of their needs in this important function they perform. Next, I head to north Atlanta, where I visit the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) facilities for a tour and afterwards a demonstration with their canine unit. My final stop of the day is in Newnan in Coweta County, west of Atlanta, where I attend the opening of the Coweta Samaritan clinic that will address the medical needs of uninsured residents in the area. 

Rep. Carter visits the ATF Field Division

Friday, August 8, 2025: I’m in Marietta in Cobb County in North Atlanta this morning as I meet with a group of executives from the area representing various sectors, including clean energy, banking, and private equity. Afterwards, I have a conference call with our Chief of Staff and District Director while traveling to Kennesaw in Cobb County, Northwest of Atlanta, to visit the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center for a tour of their facility. This research and development center brings together engineers to work together on cutting-edge technologies and ideas for the marine industry. Next, I stay in Kennesaw and attend the Georgia Center Right meeting before heading back to Winder in Barrow County, where I meet with a group of community leaders before heading to a meet and greet with the Barrow County GOP.

Rep. Carter visits the Yamaha Marine Innovation Center