Representative Buddy Carter

bold action requires bold leadership

President Donald Trump took decisive action against Iran to address an imminent threat. More Americans have been killed by Iran than by any other terrorist regime on Earth, with the central pillar of Iran being “Death to America." For nearly 5 decades, other administrations have tolerated and enabled this radical regime time and time again.

After years of endless appeasement and empty statements from politicians on both sides of the political aisle, like former President Barack Obama, who sent pallets of cash that ultimately financed terrorism campaigns against the United States, President Trump is the man of action. Under his administration, these monsters are being held accountable, and the United States is permanently extinguishing Iran's missile capabilities and nuclear ambitions.

Here is a list of atrocities committed by Iran and its terrorist puppets against the United States:

April 1983: The Islamic Jihad, an Iran-backed terrorist group, carried out a suicide car bombing at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, killing 17 Americans.

October 1983: Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists killed 241 U.S. military personnel — including 220 U.S. Marines and 21 other service personnel — in a truck bombing at a Marine compound in Beirut.

September 1984: Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists killed 23 innocent people —including two American service members — in a car bomb attack at the U.S. Embassy annex in Beirut.

December 1984: Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists hijacked Kuwait Airways Flight 221 en route to Pakistan, diverting it to Tehran — where they brutally tortured and killed two American officials.

June 1985: Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists hijacked TWA Flight 847 on its way from Athens to Rome, torturing a U.S. Navy diver before shooting him point-blank in the head and tossing his body onto the Beirut airport tarmac.

February 1996: An Iran-backed Hamas suicide bomber blew up a bus in Jerusalem, killing three Americans and wounding three other Americans.

June 1996: Iran-backed Hezbollah Al-Hijaz terrorists killed 19 U.S. Airmen and wounded nearly 500 others in a truck bombing at a U.S. Air Force housing complex in Saudi Arabia.

August 1998: Al-Qaeda suicide bombers, facilitated by Iran-backed Hezbollah, simultaneously bombed U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, killing 224 people — including a dozen American citizens.

August 2001: An Iran-backed Hamas terrorist blew up a Jerusalem pizzeria, killing three Americans.

July 2002: An Iran-backed Hamas terrorist killed five Americans in a bombing at Hebrew University in Jerusalem.

October 2003: Iran-backed Popular Resistance Committees terrorists killed three U.S. diplomatic personnel in a bombing in Gaza.

Between 2003 and 2011: Iran-backed militias killed at least 603 U.S. troops in Iraq — “roughly one in every six American combat fatalities in Iraq.”

August 2003: An Iran-backed Hamas terrorist blew up a bus in Jerusalem, killing five Americans and wounding one other American.

January 2007: A dozen men affiliated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force killed five U.S. soldiers and wounded three others in Karbala, Iraq, after disguising themselves as U.S. soldiers and entering the Provincial Joint Coordination Center.

July 2014: Iran-backed Hamas terrorists killed two American citizens serving in the IDF.

October 2015: Iran-backed Hamas terrorists killed an American citizen and his wife in a drive-by shooting in the West Bank.

December 2019: Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah terrorists killed an American civilian contractor and wounded several U.S. service members in a rocket attack at K1 Air Base in Kirkuk, Iraq.

January 2020: 109 U.S. troops suffered traumatic brain injuries in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on the Ain al-Asad airbase in Iraq.

February 2021: An Iran-backed militia fired a rocket at coalition forces in Erbil, Iraq, wounding a U.S. service member and four U.S. civilian contractors.

July 2021: Iranian-backed militias wounded two U.S. service members in a series of rocket and drone attacks against U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria.

September 2022: An Iranian rocket attack killed an American citizen in Iraqi Kurdistan.

November 2022: An IRGC captain orchestrated the killing of an American citizen in Baghdad.

March 2023: An Iranian drone attack killed an American contractor and wounded five U.S. service members and another contractor in a strike on a coalition base in Syria.

October 2023: Iran-backed Hamas terrorists killed 46 Americans and kidnapped at least 12 Americans in the October 7th massacre.

December 2023: Iran-backed militias wounded three U.S. service members in an attack on Erbil Air Base in Iraq.

Between October 2003 and November 2024: Iran and its proxies conducted more than 180 attacks against U.S. forces in the Middle East, wounding more than 180 U.S. service members and killing three service members.

November 2024: An Iranian national and IRGC asset was charged for plotting to assassinate President Trump.

June 2025: Iran-backed militias attacked at least three U.S. bases in Syria and two U.S. bases in Iraq.

President Trump is doing what no other president has done: eliminate the Iranian threat once and for all. By destroying its missiles, annihilating its navy, and ensuring it can never obtain a nuclear weapon, this president's bold and decisive action is protecting American lives and advancing American interests.

buddy's briefing

On this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we discuss the Democrat-led shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security and the implications for our national security.

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Monday, March 2, 2026: On Saturday, I was honored to speak to the Columbia County GOP in Evans, a suburb of Augusta, in East Middle Georgia. Afterwards, I enjoyed visiting with local officials as we discussed all the great things happening in this growing area before I headed to the beautiful Evans Town Center Park, where they were having their Fat Tuesday celebration. During my trip back to Atlanta, I joined a call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other members of Congress who are scheduled to appear on Sunday talk shows as he gave us an update on the situation in Iran. After attending the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet Saturday night, I headed to the Atlanta airport, where I grabbed a late-night flight to Washington. Early Sunday morning, I had a phone conference with our communications consultant before heading to the studios of CNN, where I was on a panel along with Scott Jennings, Ashley Allison, and Sabrina Singh that was hosted by Dana Bush. Our topic of discussion for the panel was the situation in Iran, as we debated the pros and cons of the action. Afterwards, I headed back to the airport for my return flight to Atlanta and, once back, I joined a GOP Conference call with Speaker Mike Johnson as he brought us up to date on the situation in Iran and our plans for the upcoming week. This morning, I’m at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta as I qualify for the upcoming U.S. Senate race. The Capitol, where I spent ten years as a member of the Georgia State Legislature, is abuzz as candidates from around the state are qualifying for various offices. After qualifying, I head to Tucker in DeKalb County, south of metro Atlanta, where I meet with my friends at Steelmart and tour their impressive and massive business. Later, I join in on a conference call with the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee where we discuss the important markup on kids’ online safety bills that we will be holding later in the week. Next, I join in on a training session with our communications consultant as we prepare for interviews this week. Afterwards, I head to Ellijay in Gilmer County in Northeast Georgia, where I meet with a group of conservative patriots, and we discuss current issues facing our country. Ellijay is known as the “Apple Capital of Georgia” for its orchards and annual Apple Festival. Gilmer County was formed from Cherokee land in 1832 and is named for former Georgia Governor George Rockingham Gilmer.

Rep. Carter on CNN

Tuesday, March 3, 2026: After joining in on our all-staff conference call this morning, I head to the Atlanta airport for my flight back to Washington, and once back in our office, I meet with our communications staff. Next, I head to the White House where I join a select group of members of the E&C committee as we meet with Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair, White House Director of Legislative Affairs, James Braid, and other administration staff to discuss President Trump’s healthcare initiatives including Trump Rx. Once back at the Capitol, I head to an E&C member meeting to discuss Thursday’s markup on the kids' online safety bills before heading to our office to meet with the CEO of Pinnacle, a comprehensive substance use treatment service. Next, I head to the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) for a security briefing from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other members of the administration regarding Operation Epic Fury in Iran before heading off Capitol Hill for a meeting with the National Association of Broadcasters. Afterwards, I head to a meeting with the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), where I am honored to receive special recognition from them for our work on Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform.

Rep. Carter Accepts Award from the National Association of Broadcasters

Wednesday, March 4, 2026: After a training session with our communications consultant, I head to our weekly GOP Conference before returning to our office for a series of meetings, including with advocates for Sammy’s Law, legislation that I am sponsoring that will offer parents a tool to combat online drug trafficking. I also have meetings with representatives from NACDS, the Vidalia Onion Growers, Georgia Farm Bureau, Feeding Georgia, and Georgia Credit Unions. After a meeting with our legislative staff, I head to the House Chamber for votes and then head to an E&C Environment Subcommittee hearing on brownfields. Next, I meet with representatives from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) before having a meeting with our scheduling staff. Later, I head back to the House Chamber for a special order where I pay tribute to a number of individuals throughout the state. A list of those recognized can be found below.

Rep. Carter meets with NACDS

Thursday, March 5, 2026: After heading to our weekly GOP Doctors' Caucus meeting, I head off Capitol Hill for a Republican Main Street Caucus meeting where we hear from border czar Tom Homan. Next, I head to an E&C full committee markup that lasts most of the day, and where we pass the aforementioned legislation, Sammy’s Law. Once back in our office, I have a series of meetings, including with the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation, Georgia Public Library Services, The Chemo Club, and Second Harvest of Georgia. Next, I head to the House Chamber for our last vote series of the week and afterwards pay tribute to Judge Patrick Shepard from Spaulding County, who has recently been appointed State Court Judge. Afterwards, I head to the airport for my flight to Savannah.

Rep. Carter in Washington, DC

Friday, March 6, 2026: Although I don’t get to attend as often as I’d like, it’s always good to be at our Band of Brothers bible study in Garden City. Afterwards, I’m live on the radio with my good friends on the world famous Butch and Bob show in Jesup before I head to our Savannah District office where I have a call with our Chief of Staff and District Director. Next, I head to Forsyth Park in downtown Savannah for the greening of the fountain held by the Saint Patrick’s Parade Committee and led by this year’s Parade Chairman, Marty Hogan. This great Savannah tradition represents the official beginning of the St. Patrick’s season and is always a great event. Later, I head to Leopold’s Ice Cream downtown for the greening of the milkshake before heading to our Savannah District office, where I have a virtual meeting with our office consultant, Mark Sobol. Later, I’m back on the road to Atlanta and make a stop in Metter in Candler County, where I have a live television interview with a New York station to discuss the merits of the Sunshine Protection Act that I am cosponsoring with Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) that will move the country to year-round daylight savings time.

Rep. Carter talks about Sammy's Law in Committee Markup

One Minute Tributes

did you know?

The cotton gin was invented in 1793 by Eli Whitney while he was working in Georgia. The machine made it much faster to remove seeds from cotton.

votes in the house this week

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