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This week, Democrats passed a budget to trigger a process called reconciliation. Reconciliation allows Democrats to pass President Biden's wasteful $1.9 trillion stimulus plan on partisan lines. Americans and small businesses need help as we continue to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, but there is still $1 trillion left from previous stimulus bills Congress has passed.
In this episode of Buddy's Briefing, we explain the reconciliation process and more.
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Also this week, we honored Officer Brian Sicknick as he laid in honor in the U.S. Capitol. He will forever be remembered as a hero and his sacrifice will never be forgotten.
We continue to pray for his family, friends and colleagues. |
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Monday, February 1, 2021: I’m in our Savannah office this morning as I have the opportunity to meet with representatives from Skalar Pharma, LLC, an American pharmaceutical company that manufactures active pharmaceutical ingredients (API).
Rep. Carter meeting with Skalar Pharma, LLC. |
Next, I have a call with our new White House liaison who happens to be from Georgia and has a home on St. Simons Island in our district. After a great introductory call, I join an Energy and Commerce (E&C) GOP Health Subcommittee virtual call where we discuss issues we want to bring up in the subcommittee this year. Afterwards, I join in on our daily all-staff conference call before heading out to Nightingale Homecare, Infusion and Pharmacy Services in Savannah where they are administering the COVID19 vaccine.
Rep. Carter visits Nightingale Homecare, Infusion and Pharmacy Services |
Nightingale offers personal support, skilled nursing and respite care and is currently administering both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines to patients throughout South Georgia. This family owned business originated in Savannah and is providing a great service during this pandemic with the vaccine administration. Afterwards, I head to Waycross in Ware County where I attend the visitation services for Mr. Burton Carter, who passed away last week. Mr. Carter, a long time Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) employee, served on the Ware County Board of Commissioners and was actively involved in the community.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021: I am happy to join my good friends, Butch Hubbard and Bob Morgan, on the World Famous Butch and Bob show on WIFO in Jesup this morning as we discuss issues in Washington including impeachment and the executive orders that President Joe Biden has issued in his first full week in office. Afterwards, I head to Richmond Hill in Bryan County where I attend the visitation service for Will Ingram, a veteran of our military who was a civilian engineer at Fort Stewart. Next, I have a phone conference with E&C Oversight and Investigations (O&I) Subcommittee GOP members to discuss today's hearing on vaccine distribution and administration in the states before heading to Hinesville in Liberty County where I meet with my good friend, Hinesville Mayor Allen Brown, as he brings me up to date on all the good things happening in the area. Next, I join in on the virtual meeting of the E&C O&I Subcommittee. Although I do not serve on this subcommittee, I am allowed to waive on to this hearing to ask questions of the expert panel in regards to the distribution and administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. Later, I head to the airport for my flight to Washington and, once I am at the Capitol, I have a Whip Team conference call before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week.
Wednesday, February 3, 2021: I head to the Capitol Rotunda first thing this morning where I pay my respects to Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was killed during the riots at the Capitol on January 6th.
Rep. Carter pays respects to Officer Brian Sicknick |
After this very emotional visit, I head to the Cannon House Office Building where I attend the organizing meeting for the Budget Committee. Each of the major committees in Congress have a representative on the Budget Committee and I have been appointed to represent the E&C Committee. I am excited for this opportunity. Next, I head back to my office where I join in on our daily all-staff conference call before logging in on an E&C Health Subcommittee hearing on ramping up COVID-19 vaccines, testing and the medical supply chain. A link to my questions during the hearing can be found here.
Rep. Carter speaks on the Budget Resolution |
After joining in on a Morehouse School of Medicine town hall virtual meeting where we discuss cannabinoid and endocannabinoid research, I head to a conservative Republican Study Committee meeting before heading to the House Chamber where I speak on the budget that is being debated now. A link to my comments can be found here. Next, I head to the Longworth House Office Building where I record a public service announcement (PSA) video assuring people that the COVID-19 vaccine is both safe and effective before heading to what turns out to be a four-hour long GOP Conference meeting. During the marathon conference we break for about 30 minutes and head to the House Chamber where we have our first and only vote series of the day.
Rep. Carter films a PSA encouraging Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine |
After the conference, I head back to my office where I have the honor of virtually joining the University of Georgia College Republicans as I am the guest speaker at their monthly meeting.
Thursday, February 4, 2021: We have our organizational meeting for the Doctor’s Caucus this morning and this session we elect as our co-chairs, Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD), an anesthesiologist, and Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), a podiatrist. Our numbers in the Doctor’s Caucus have grown significantly this session and we have been successful in placing our members on key committees in Congress. Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Dr. Karla Sapp, Ken Griner, Sen. Mack Mattingly, and Stephen Tootle. A link to my tributes can be found here, here, here and here. Once back in my office, I have a virtual call with representatives from the National District Attorneys Association before having a Facetime call with Ryan Beamon, a student at Savannah Country Day School (SCDS) as I surprise him with the news that he has received an appointment to the U.S. Military Academy. After our weekly Georgia delegation lunch, I join in on an E&C Consumer Protection and Commerce (CPAC) Subcommittee meeting where we discuss fighting fraud and scams during the pandemic. A link to my questions can be found here.
Rep. Carter hosts a telephone town hall with special guest Rep. Jason Smith |
Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day and, after working in my office, head back to the House Chamber for more votes. Once back in my office, I have a phone conference with Dr. Chris Shuren with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to discuss the status of over the counter hearing aid regulations. Afterwards, I have a Telephone Town Hall with my special guest, Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), who is the Ranking Member of the Budget Committee, before heading back to the House Chamber for our third and final vote series of the day.
Friday, February 5, 2021: I’m on the radio early this morning as I join my good friend, Bill Edwards, on Newstalk 1290 in Savannah as we discuss yesterday's action by the Democratic majority to strip my Georgia colleague, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, of her committee assignments due to social posts and comments she made prior to her being elected to Congress. Afterwards, I head to an E&C GOP full committee planning session before heading to the House Chamber where I speak in opposition to the National Apprenticeship Act.
Rep. Carter speaks on the National Apprenticeship Act |
A link to my comments can be found here. Next, I head to the Capitol grounds overlooking the National Mall where I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing before heading back to the office where I join in on our daily all-staff conference call. Next, I have a virtual interview with Gray TV to discuss the budget process and how the Democrats are using budget reconciliation to pass the next COVID-19 relief package before heading to the House Chamber for our first of 6 votes today. In between the votes, I head back to my office where I have a virtual interview with WTOC-TV in Savannah to discuss the budget process and actions taken to strip Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) of her committee assignments. Once our vote series is completed, I head to the airport for my return trip home.
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| VOTES IN THE HOUSE THIS WEEK |
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| Click here for this week's vote sheet in the House. |
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