Monday, September 9, 2019:  I’m in our Savannah office this morning and my first meeting is with the McDonald’s franchisees owners in the Savannah area as we discuss an inadvertent omission from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) that will adversely impact them and the steps we need to take to correct it.

Rep. Carter meeting with McDonald’s franchisees owners in the Savannah area

While the TCJA helped restaurants like McDonald’s tremendously, the omission of Qualified Improvement Property (QIP) should be corrected soon.  My next meeting is with members of the Georgia chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America to discuss issues of importance to the lupus community, including funding for critical research and education programs.  Next, I meet with a constituent concerned with the Presidential determination for refugee arrivals in FY20 and asking me to consider co-sponsoring the Grace Act, which would ensure that refugee arrivals are never set below 95,000.

Rep. Carter meeting with the Georgia chapter of the Lupus Foundation of America

My final meeting in our office this morning is with my good friend Chatham County Commissioner Helen Stone as she introduces me to a constituent who has a great idea for improvements on Burnside Island Causeway in Chatham County.  Before heading to the airport for my return trip to DC, I have a phone interview with First Coast News in Jacksonville, FL, to discuss the rescue efforts currently under way in the Brunswick harbor to save four crew members on the Golden Ray roll on, roll off (RoRo) ship that capsized in the harbor early Sunday morning.  Once back in DC, we have our weekly staff briefing before I head to our weekly Whip Team meeting.  Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week and afterwards pay tribute on the floor to my good friend Laura Anderson, whose last day after 21 years on the radio in the Savannah area was last Friday.  A link to my tribute can be found here.  My last event of the day is a National Security Intelligence Forum hosted by House Intelligence Ranking Member Devin Nunes (R-CA) where our special guest is former federal prosecutor Andrew McCarthy who discusses his recently released book, Ball of Collusion.

Tuesday, September 10, 2019:  After our weekly GOP Conference meeting early this morning, I head to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Health Subcommittee hearing on maternal mortality where we have witnesses testifying on three bills dealing with this subject that we are considering.  A link to my questions can be found here.  Afterwards, I head to my office where I meet with representatives from the Georgia Chapter of the Society for Human Resources and we discuss human resource and employment law issues affecting Georgia employers.  Next, I head to the Committee on Veterans Affairs hearing room where I have the opportunity to address members of the committee to share my concerns and issues with the VA.  A link to my comments can be found here.  Later, I participate in a minority-run hearing outside of the Capitol where we hear form witnesses about why Congress needs to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.  Democrats, who are in control of the House, have blocked this bill 80 times this year from being brought up on the House agenda. 

Rep. Carter participates in a hearing on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Next, I head to the House Chamber where we have our first and only vote series of the day and afterwards deliver a tribute to long time Chatham County employee Bill Lee. Afterwards, I step over to Statuary Hall where I have an on-camera interview with One America News Network (OAN) to discuss the Democrat's actions in the House Judiciary Committee regarding impeachment proceedings against President Donald J. Trump. 

Rep. Carter at The Hill's Leadership in Action Event

A link to my interview can be found here.  Next, I head to a meeting of the Select Committee on Climate Change where we have witnesses from the manufacturing industry to discuss the impact of federal regulations on their industry.  A link to my comments can be found here.  After recording a video for later use, I head to F Street in downtown Washington where I am a guest speaker at The Hill’s leadership in action event. 

Rep. Carter at the American Cancer Society Lights of Hope Ceremony

Later in the evening, I head over to the steps of the Lincoln Memorial where I speak at the American Cancer Society Lights of Hope Ceremony.

Wednesday, September 11, 2019:  Do you remember where you were eighteen years ago on September 11, 2001 when you first heard the news of a plane crashing into the World Trade Center in New York City?  I do and I’ll never forget that day as it is forever etched in my memory.  This morning at 8:46 a.m., I gather on the steps of the Capitol with other members of Congress as we observe a moment of silence in remembrance of that day followed by the singing of “God Bless America.” 

Rep. Carter and Members of Congress observe a moment of silence in remembrance of September 11

Afterwards, I head to an E&C Environment Subcommittee hearing on protecting and securing chemical facilities from terrorists attacks. Next, I meet with national legislative committee members for the Veterans of Foreign Wars before heading to the House Chamber where I speak on the offshore energy bills that we will be voting on today and tomorrow and offer my protest over the Democrat's refusal to debate three amendments I have offered to the bills.  A link to my comments can be found here.  After attending the conservative Republican Study Committee meeting, I head back to my office where I meet with members of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists before heading to the White House for a meeting with Trump Administration officials. 

Rep. Carter meeting with the Asian American Hotel & Lodging Association

Once back at the Capitol, I meet with representatives from the Asian American Hotel & Lodging Association before heading to the House Chamber for our first and only vote series of the day.

Thursday, September 12, 2019:  My first meeting of the day is with representatives from the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) followed by an interview in my office with WSAV TV in Savannah to discuss the retirement of Senator Johnny Isakson and the release of disaster funds earlier this week for blueberry farmers who were devastated by unusually harsh freezes in recent years. 

Rep. Carter meeting with the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association

Next, I meet with representatives from the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association followed by a meeting with representatives from the Biotechnology Innovation Organization.  After heading to the House Chamber for votes, I head to the Speakers Balcony where I record this week’s Buddy’s Briefing. A link to this week’s Buddy’s Briefing can be found here.  Next, I head to Baltimore, MD, where I join fellow House Republicans for an afternoon of meetings including a session with President Donald J. Trump.

Friday, September 13, 2019:  After arriving home at 3:00 a.m. this morning, I join Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, First Lady Marty Kemp and other leaders at Gulfstream Aerospace headquarters in Savannah this morning for the ribbon cutting of their new 202,000 square-foot service center facility that will create about 200 more high paying jobs in our District.  After the ceremony, I have a tour of the facility as well as some of the other hangars where Gulfstream employees assemble the Compass Call platform for the Department of Defense. 

Rep. Carter speaking at the ribbon cutting ceremony at Gulfstream Aerospace

We are truly fortunate to have this great company headquartered in our district as their community involvement is exemplary.  Next, I join City of Savannah officials at the site of the new arena in West Savannah for a groundbreaking/community celebration.  This momentous occasion represents the beginning of a new era in the City of Savannah's illustrious history.  Afterwards, I head to the Coast Guard stations at the Corp of Engineer building in Savannah and at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah where I deliver lunch to these great Americans who have done so much for our community in the last few weeks dealing with Hurricane Dorian and this past weekend with the capsizing of the Golden Ray in the Brunswick Harbor. 

Rep. Carter delivers lunch to the U.S. Coast Guard and Golden Ray Rescue Teams

During my visit, I have the opportunity to visit with the swimmers and helicopter crews that responded to the Golden Ray capsizing and hear of the heroic work they did under the most difficult of circumstances.  They are truly among the best of the best.