In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we're committing to a future that is built on freedom. 

Monday, September 19: This past weekend was very busy with many events around the District beginning Saturday morning with the Chatham County GOP meeting and the McIntosh County GOP meeting later that afternoon.

On Saturday night, I was honored to attend the 6th Annual Awards Banquet and Gala of the Metropolitan Savannah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Highlighting the achievements and contributions by Hispanic Americans, this outstanding event was held at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah and kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month that is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th.

On Sunday, I had a live interview on Newsmax where I discussed the Pharmacist Conscience Protection Act that I am sponsoring that will allow pharmacists to refuse to dispense abortion medications if they morally object.

Afterwards, I taught the Sunday School class lesson virtually for my class and then headed to my hometown of Port Wentworth in Chatham County where I joined in on the 100th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration at First Baptist Church. Although I grew up in Port Wentworth United Methodist Church, I had many friends who attended First Baptist Church Port Wentworth and I occasionally joined in on youth group activities with them. It was an honor to present them with a Congressional Record recognizing this momentous occasion and with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol in their honor.

I’m up early this morning and heading to the Jacksonville airport for my flight to Washington and, once back in D.C., I have a meeting with representatives from the American Association of Nurse Practitioners before heading to our weekly Whip team meeting.

Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day and afterwards head to the plaza steps with my colleagues for a Congress Goes Purple photo to honor National Recovery Month. All of us are wearing purple ribbons to denote September being National Recovery Month and bring awareness to the 192 Americans that die every day due to a drug overdose.

Afterwards, I head back to the House Chamber where I recognize the Thunderbolt Fire Department for their great work responding to an emergency situation at a recent Savannah Banana’s baseball game. Later in the evening, I return to the House Chamber where I speak during a special order on budget issues.

Tuesday, September 20: My first meeting this morning is a classified bipartisan member briefing for an update on the Ukraine/Russia conflict where we hear from administration and defense leaders about the latest situation in the war-torn region.

Afterwards, I head to our weekly GOP conference meeting before heading to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Georgia State Senator Sheila McNeil, Georgia State Representative Don Hogan, and Ron and Sandra Elliott with Game Changers, who are all retiring this year, as well as Rincon Police officer Ian Gallagher, who stopped a motorist driving their vehicle through the “Let Freedom Ring” parade that I was a participant in earlier this year.

Next, I had a series of meetings with some of my colleagues to discuss my run for Budget Chairman next year before heading to the House Chamber for votes.

Once back in my office, I meet with representatives from the Oncology Nursing Society before having an interview with A Starting Point to discuss water shortages throughout the U.S.

After meeting with constituents from the District representing the Independent Freight Forwarders & Customs Brokers Association of Savannah, I head to a meeting of members of the Energy and Commerce (E&C) committee to discuss tomorrow's full committee mark up.

After a meeting with representatives from the American Car Rental Association, I head to a staff going away party for our much-loved scheduler, Brooke Miller, who is leaving after six great years with Team Carter.

Wednesday, September 21: For the last 15 years, the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR) has welcomed national and local talk radio hosts to Washington, D.C., for their Hold Their Feet to the Fire radio row to focus on failed immigration policies. This morning, I head downtown to join the program and have four interviews beginning with Scott James from Valdosta, followed by John Fredericks from Atlanta, Scott Ryfun from Brunswick, and Martha Zoller from Gainesville.

Once back at the Capitol, I head to the aforementioned E&C full committee markup that begins at 10:15 AM and will last until 10:00 PM tonight with intermittent breaks during the day.

During the first break, I join in on a virtual meeting with representatives from the American Association for Homecare before meeting with the BioIQ Chief Technology Commercialization Officer. BioIQ is a Georgia based population health and testing platform company that serves insurers.

Later, we have another break for our first vote series of the day and, after votes, I meet with representatives from the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), including my good friend Chris Giorgianni with JCB in Pooler. I also have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the specialty pharmacy field as well as work in an on-air interview with Newsmax to discuss news of the day.

Later, we have another break from the mark up for our second and last vote series of the day and I have the opportunity to meet with the President of Chemours Titanium Technologies which operates a mine in Jesup in Wayne County as well as join in on a live interview with the Family Research Council to discuss protecting pregnancy care centers.

Thursday, September 22: After our weekly Doc Caucus meeting where our special guest is Dr. Shereef Elnahal, VA Undersecretary for Health, I head to a GOP member Conference in the Congressional Visitors Center (CVC) where Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), with the help of former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and former counselor to President Trump, Kellyanne Conway, rolls out our Commitment to America agenda.

Afterwards, I have a series of meetings in my office including with the Georgia Independent Automobile Dealers, ES&S, one of the nation’s largest election software companies and representatives from the Aviation Technician Education Council.

After an interview with Punchbowl News to discuss my run for Budget Chair next session, I head to the House Chamber for votes before heading to the airport for my return trip home.

Friday, September 23: After our weekly Band of Brothers men’s bible study in Garden City, I head to our Savannah District office where I record videos for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and National Clean Energy Week before heading to Savannah Country Day School where I speak to the AP US Government & Politics students of teacher Corey Heyward. Without question, interacting with students is the most enjoyable part of this position and this group of sharp and inquisitive young people solidifies my confidence that our greatest times are still ahead of us in this country.

Afterwards, I head to Pooler City Hall where I record this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing before heading home and having a series of interviews beginning with Yonhap News Agency in South Korea regarding the planned Hyundai electric vehicle plant in our District.

Next, I have an interview with A Starting Point to discuss election terms followed by a live interview on One America News (OAN) with “In Focus with Addison Smith” to discuss news of the day and finally with the Savannah Morning News to discuss election issues.