Monday, March 3, 2025: After flying back to Washington this morning, I head straight to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Alan Stahl of Savannah who passed recently, the Port of Savannah for their record growth over the past year, the Wexford Irish Pub in Savannah for being selected as one of the best restaurants in the U.S., and the Woodbine Opry on their 25th anniversary. Once in our office, I meet with the CEO of the Southern Healthcare Collaboration to learn more of the great work they are doing in the western most counties of our district before meeting with Germany’s Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), Alex Dittman, to discuss U.S.-Germany relations. Afterwards, I have a series of staff meetings, including with our scheduling staff, communications staff and legislative staff before joining in on our weekly Energy and Commerce (E&C) Health Subcommittee meeting. After our weekly district staff virtual call, I have a call with Congressional Budget Office (CBO) director Dr. Phil Swagel and his staff to discuss budget issues before heading off Capitol Hill for a meeting with the CEO of CareSource. Next, I head to our weekly Whip Team meeting before heading to our first vote series of the week and remain in the Chamber afterwards to pay tribute to Tubby’s Tank House in Thunderbolt on their 30th anniversary.
Rep. Carter meets with the CEO of Southern Healthcare Coallition
Tuesday, March 4, 2025: I’m live on NewsNation this morning as we discuss the President’s upcoming speech to a joint session of Congress tonight and afterwards head to our weekly GOP Conference meeting. Next, I head to a meeting with the Chair of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) and Chair of the E&C Committee, Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) to discuss potential budget savings before heading to an E&C Commerce, Manufacturing, and Technology Subcommittee hearing on name, image, and likeness (NIL). After I present at the House Administration Committee member’s day hearing to request that Naloxone be made available in the Capitol where defibrillators are located, I head to the Cannon Caucus room where media row is being held ahead of the President’s address tonight. Once back in our office, I meet again with the CEO of CareSource followed by a meeting with Atlas Materials and then with leadership from Chatham County, including Commission Chair Chester Ellis, before heading to the Chamber for votes. Next, I head to an E&C full committee markup before heading back to our office for a meeting with hospital CEO’s from our District. After a series of meetings off Capitol Hill, I head back to our office to film a video before heading to the House Chamber for the President’s address to a joint session of Congress. My guest for the speech is Missy Jarrott from Savannah, whose son Landon died tragically of Fentanyl poisoning and who has dedicated herself to bringing attention to the epidemic. After an outstanding and inspiring speech from the President, I have a series of interviews before heading back to our office.
Rep. Carter meets with Atlas Materials
Wednesday, March 5, 2025: My day starts with a virtual dialogue with World Economic Forum (WEF) Advanced Manufacturing CEO’s to discuss policies relating to the new administration followed by a visit from my good friend, newly appointed Augusta University President Russell Keen and his wife Karen. Russell and I worked closely together in the Georgia State Legislature when he served as Government Relations director for Georgia Southern University, and I am very proud of his success and the fine work he is doing at Augusta University. Next, I meet with another good friend from my Georgia Legislature days as I visit with former Georgia State Representative Tom Dickson from Dalton before meeting with the CEO of Nightingale Education. After a meeting with the biopharmaceutical company Alnylam, I meet with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation and then join in on our all staff conference call. Continuing with meetings, I next meet with the National Parent Teacher Association followed by a meeting with the Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) and then with the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA). After meeting with the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, I head to an E&C Communications and Technology (C&T) subcommittee hearing on broadband deployment. Once back in our office, I meet with the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Alliance before meeting with Southeast Georgia Hospital CEO’s followed by a meeting with CEO’s from the Energy sector. Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first and only vote series of the day and on my way back to our office, I stop by the Peanut industry reception in the Rayburn foyer.
Rep. Carter meets with Russell and Karen Keen
Thursday, March 6, 2025: I’m off Capitol Hill this morning as I am the keynote speaker at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) annual fly in. After bringing them up to date on issues relating to our profession, I head back to Capitol Hill and straight to our final vote series of the week. After voting, I remain in the Chamber and pay tribute to the winningest football coach in Brunswick High School history, Coach John Willis, who recently passed. Next, I meet with the Rare Disease Company Coalition before returning to our office to meet with the March of Dimes before having a virtual meeting with our office consultant Mark Sobol. After filming this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing, I have a meeting with the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), a trade organization representing the automotive aftermarket. Next, I meet with the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), John Knox, before meeting with the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH). After a call with Dr. Christ Pavalatos, an Orthopedic surgeon from Illinois, to discuss efforts to improve healthcare accessibility, affordability and efficiency, I have an interview with the largest newspaper in Korea to discuss the recent Washington Post article regarding me sleeping in my office. Next, I have a series of meetings including with the National Bleeding Disorders Foundation (NBDA), the CEO of Plug, a hydrogen fuel cell manufacturer, and the Peterson Foundation before heading to the airport for my return trip home.
Rep. Carter meets with the March of Dimes
Friday, March 7, 2025: I’m in Savannah this morning and glad to be able to attend our Band of Brothers bible study in Garden City led by Pastor Kenny Grant. God has blessed me with innumerable blessings in my life and being a part of this group is one of them. Afterwards, I head to the Savannah Electrical Training Alliance (SETA) for an update and tour of this most important training school. On the E&C Committee that I serve on, we work diligently to make sure we can meet the energy needs of our country’s future, and this invaluable resource is helping to make sure we have the electricians we need in the future. Next, I head to Forsyth Park in Savannah for the “Greening of the Fountain” that signifies the start of the St. Patrick’s Day celebration that Savannah is so famous for. Afterwards, I head to Wexford Irish Pub in City Market where I meet with Stacey Roach with Inventure IT to discuss the training of cybersecurity workers in the future and afterwards present a copy of a resolution I passed in Congress recognizing Wexford for being named one of the best restaurants in the U.S. Wexford owner Tim Strickland has done an outstanding job with this Irish Pub, combining a beautiful décor with delicious food and an authentic atmosphere. After a scheduling call with staff, I head to our Savannah District office where I have meetings with Ted Meyer in regard to Savannah Aviation, Alicia Brown with Georgia Bright and Lucy Thorton in regard to the HELPER Act. My final stop of the week is at the Georgia Southern Armstrong campus where I announce the winners of the Congressional Art Competition. This annual event has been held for the past 44 years, and the winner has their artwork displayed at the Capitol.
Rep. Carter at the Greening of the Fountain in Savannah
