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First District Veterans Forum
Georgia's First Congressional District is the proud home to four major military installations and it is a privilege for me to represent all five branches of the military.  

In honor of the brave men and women who served our country, I will host a Veterans Forum in Savannah on Monday, May 13th, to bring together experts from veteran service organizations and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for a discussion on important issues that impact veterans and to offer assistance.


I hope you will join me and take advantage of the resources provided. Please do not hesitate to call my office in Savannah at 912-352-0101 for more information. 

From our nation's capitol CCX

Monday, May 6, 2019:  I’m at our Savannah district office this morning as I meet with a student from the Harvard University Extension School to discuss her recently completed study on recidivism and blight reduction programs in Georgia and specifically in the Savannah area.  Next, I meet with Donna Camacho and other advocates for the Alzheimer’s Association who do such an outstanding job working to find cures for this dreaded disease that is costing us so much financially and emotionally. 

Rep. Carter meeting with Alzheimer's Association

 My next meeting is with members of the Savannah Harm Reduction team including Alexa Frame, founder Lesli Messinger and Rick Cricenti.  Working with planning managers, law enforcement groups and others, this group donates Naloxone and trains officials on how to administer it in an effort to fight the opioid epidemic.  I am particularly interested in these types of programs as increasing Naloxone to prevent opioid deaths was a key part of the SUPPORT Act we passed in Congress last fall, including one provision that expanded programs to allow more first responders such as policemen and firefighters to carry Naloxone.  Afterwards, I head to the Savannah Realtors offices to meet with their directors to discuss issues such as flood insurance before heading to Jenkins High School where I visit with the Robotics Class that recently competed at the State’s First Robotics Competition in Cartersville. 

Rep. Carter visiting Jenkins High School robotics class

 The charge to each of the competing schools was to design and build a robot that could pick up and drop a large bounty ball and deposit it into a space ship’s fuel or cargo area within a certain amount of time.  This impressive group of young people, who combine traits of intelligence, ingenuity and team work to achieve their goals, are one of the many reasons I am confident the greatest times for our country still lie ahead of us. 

Tuesday, May 7, 2019:  After an early morning flight this morning, I’m back in Washington and my first meeting is with representatives from Nostrum Energy and Nostrum Pharmaceuticals to learn more about their business.  Next, I head to my office where I meet with representatives from Amgen to discuss proposed rule changes by Health and Human Services (HHS) that could impact their business.  Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Dick Eckberg, Dr. Les Wilkes and Linnie Darden who are being honored later this week by Senior Citizens, Inc., for their work in our community.  A link to my tributes can be found here, here and here.  I also take the opportunity to pay tribute to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to congratulate them on their 40th anniversary in Savannah.  A link to my tribute can be found here.  Afterwards, I head downtown where I have the opportunity to address global executives of Sanofi, including CEO Olivier Bradicourt, who are in town this week and are interested in hearing about the environment for health care policy in this current Congress.  Once back at the Capitol, I meet with the Chief Minority Counsel of the House Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Courts, IP and the Internet to discuss the patent system process and potential patent reforms, particularly in the prescription drug arena.  Next, I head to the Capitol plaza where I meet with students from St. Simons Christian School before heading to a meeting with members of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Georgia, including my good friend from Savannah, Sam McCachern. 

Rep. Carter pictured with St. Simons Christian School on Capitol steps

 After returning to my office we have our weekly staff briefing after which I meet with representatives from Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and then head to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) meeting to discuss the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and privacy issues.  Next, I head to a Doctor’s Caucus briefing on surprise billing before heading off of Capitol Hill to accept the American Conservative Union’s (ACU) award for Conservative Achievement.  

Rep. Carter accepting ACU’s award for Conservative Achievement

Next, I head to our weekly Whip Team meeting and then head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week.  Afterwards, I pay tribute to the 165th Airlift Wing in Savannah for naming a C-130 the “Spirit of Savannah.”  A link to my tribute can be found here

Wednesday, May 8, 2019:  My first meeting this morning is an E&C roundtable discussion with National Institutes of Health (NIH) director Dr. Francis Collins where we are brought up to date on the research being done at the NIH.  After our weekly GOP Conference meeting, I head back to my office where I meet with members of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), including my good friend Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream Aerospace.  Next, I head to an E&C Environment Subcommittee hearing on asbestos.  A link to my questions can be found here.  Afterwards, I head to an E&C Consumer Protection and Commerce (CPAC) Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the FTC.  A link to my questions can be found here

Rep. Carter meeting with Center Elementary School on Capitol steps

 After heading to the Capitol plaza to greet students with Center Elementary School in Waycross, I head back to my office where I meet with the Online Lenders Alliance before heading to the House Chamber for our first and only vote series of the day and afterwards pay tribute to Sgt. Major Carole Warren Clark on her recent retirement.  A link to my tribute can be found here.  Once back in my office, I have a series of meetings beginning with Kathy Kleinsteuber with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Savannah, followed by representatives from IBM, and then the Georgia Bankers Association including my good friend from Macon, John Hall. 

Rep. Carter meeting with Kathy Kleinsteuber with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital

 My final two office meetings are with St. George’s University and with Express Scripts.

Thursday, May 9, 2019:  I’m on the Capitol plaza this morning where I meet with students from Oglethorpe School in Savannah who are visiting this week. 

Rep. Carter pictured with Oglethorpe Charter School on Capitol steps

 Afterwards, I head to an E&C Health Subcommittee hearing on the Prescription Drug Price Supply Chain where I spend most of my morning.  We have two separate panels at this hearing and a link to my questions can be found here. Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day after which I remain in the Chamber and speak on a bill pertaining to preexisting conditions.  A link to my comments can be found here.  After meeting with the Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia in my office, I head to the Capitol plaza where I greet students from Wacona Elementary School in Waycross, where my wife attended many years ago and my mother-in-law taught for many years. 

Rep. Carter pictured with Wacona Elementary School on Capitol steps

 Next, I head to Statuary Hall where I have a live interview on MSNBC to discuss prescription drug prices.  A link to my interview can be found here. Afterwards, I head to a Cancer Survivorship Caucus meeting before heading back to the House Chamber for our second vote series of the day and I remain in the Chamber to deliver a tribute to the Guyton Methodist Men’s group on the 63rd anniversary of their 5th Sunday breakfasts.  A link to my comments can be found here.  I return to the Chamber a few minutes later as I lead a special order on Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM’s) and proposed rule changes by Health and Human Services (HHS) to decrease drug prices.  A link to this special order can be found here

Friday, May 10, 2019:  I’m always glad to welcome constituents from back home to the Capitol and this morning I’m delighted to welcome the McGowens from Jesup before meeting with the American Chemistry Council to discuss the asbestos hearing from earlier this week.  Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first and only vote series of the day, and then head to Statuary Hall for a TV interview with WSB in Atlanta regarding disaster relief.  

Rep. Carter at a TV interview with WSB in Atlanta

During a layover in Charlotte on my flight back home, I have a phone interview with WTOC TV in Savannah to discuss our Veterans Forum coming up on Monday. 


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

 
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