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Carter issues statement on wildfire in Brantley County

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:25:00 GMT

BRUNSWICK, GA — Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement regarding the wildfire impacting Brantley County:

I’m closely monitoring the wildfire in Brantley County and communicating with federal, state, and local leaders to ensure our community receives the appropriate resources. This is a heartbreaking tragedy, and my wife, Amy, and I are sending our thoughts and prayers to those who are experiencing loss and hardship,” said Rep. Carter. “Time and again, heroic first responders run toward danger rather than away, protecting our community, and for that, we are forever grateful. It’s such an honor to represent incredible people who rally to support their friends and neighbors in their time of need. I encourage all those affected and in the surrounding areas to continue monitoring official updates from Brantley County.

Additional information:

As of April 22, at 3:29 a.m., the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officially approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to support the state’s immediate firefighting operations. Rep. Carter’s office is maintaining ongoing contact with FEMA Region 4 and state leadership to ensure Brantley County is not overlooked and receives all available resources.

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Carter-led bill passes House to improve health care access in rural America

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) this week celebrated House passage of the Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025, a bill that extends critical programs that increase access to health care services in rural communities.

Rural residents often encounter barriers to accessing health care, including workforce shortages, distance and transportation issues, facility closures, and health insurance coverage. These roadblocks result in unmet health care needs for rural Americans, leading to a 43 percent higher mortality rate compared to those living in cities and suburbs.

By reauthorizing Rural Health Services Outreach programs, this bill will increase access to health care services and preventive screenings, improve chronic disease management and health outcomes, expand telehealth services, and reduce emergency department visits for the nearly 500,000 individuals who receive direct services from these programs annually.

“Health care outcomes should not depend on a patient’s zip code. However, this is the reality for millions of Americans living in rural communities, said Rep. Carter. “Rural Health Care Services Outreach Programs address this issue, expanding vitally important health services to reach people in all communities. I thank my colleagues for their support in reauthorizing these critical programs to address the chronic health care needs of rural communities through flexible, community-driven solutions.”

Read bill text here.

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WATCH: Carter delivers remarks as House passes Mystic Alerts Act

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:50:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today spoke in support of the Mystic Alerts Act, a bipartisan bill to modernize America's emergency alert systems and strengthen public safety communications, especially for rural communities.

This bill will strengthen the emergency alerting framework by directing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to establish standards and requirements that allow alerts to be delivered via satellite connectivity, ensuring redundancy when traditional networks are down.

Watch Rep. Carter’s floor remarks here.

Rep. Carter speaks on the Mystic Alerts Act

“Public safety is one of Congress’s most serious responsibilities, and this bill addresses a clear and urgent gap in our emergency communications system.

Like Congressman Pfluger, my family was directly impacted by the Camp Mystic flooding in Texas.

As we all know, I had two granddaughters who were there. They lost one of their cousins, Janie Hunt.

That tragedy showed in the clearest possible terms how fast conditions can deteriorate and how devastating the consequences can be when warnings do not reach people in time.

This legislation will help modernize our emergency alerting framework, strengthen resilience, and improve our ability to save lives during floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and other disasters.

It also honors the victims of the Camp Mystic flood by ensuring that we will not simply mourn tragedy but learn from it and act.

I commend Congressman Pfluger for his leadership and for bringing forward a practical, bipartisan solution.”

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Carter celebrates record-high tax returns on Tax Day for hard-working American families

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:40:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released a statement celebrating the Working Families Tax Cuts, President Trump's landmark legislation that provided the largest tax cut in American history. Every Democrat in Congress voted against it, and had they won, American families, workers, and small business owners would be facing a massive tax increase today instead of relief.

On Tax Day, American workers are receiving record-high tax returns because of pro-worker, pro-business tax provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts.

The provisions include the following:

Doubled the Child Tax Credit
Doubled the Standard Deduction
Eliminated Taxes on Tips
Eliminated Tax on Overtime
Raised the Death Tax Exemption

“Through the Working Families Tax Cuts, House Republicans delivered win after win for working families. Provisions such as doubling the Child Tax Credit, No Tax on Tips, No Tax on Overtime, and raising the death tax exemption amount are lowering the burden on families and supporting small businesses and hardworking farmers in Georgia,” said Rep. Carter. "Republicans are governing with common-sense policies that are helping folks keep more of what they earn.”

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Carter leads resolution thanking ICE for their service and helping TSA airport lines

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:40:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), alongside Reps. Andy Barr (R-KY) and Wesley Hunt (R-TX) today introduced a resolution recognizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for their service in safeguarding communities nationwide and for going above and beyond their duties by assisting overworked Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at airports.

Amid the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, thousands of TSA agents worked unpaid, and hundreds quit, causing airport chaos during one of the busiest travel seasons. Airline passengers faced lines lasting more than 4 hours at major airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Because Democrats refused to fund the Department of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump directed ICE agents to step in to enhance airport security, screen passengers, and even hand out water to those in hours-long lines, dramatically reducing wait times.

“Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stand against America’s illegal immigration epidemic, protecting the safety and security of communities across our nation. Since Democrats decided to play politics with the safety of American citizens by shutting down the Department of Homeland Security, ICE agents have gone above the call of duty, aiding overworked TSA agents who were missing paychecks,” said Rep. Carter. “I’ll forever stand with brave law enforcement officers in their mission to make America safer and for stepping in to ensure airline travelers reach business meetings, vacations, and important family events on time.”

"First, Socialist Democrats wanted to defund and abolish police. Now, they want to do it to ICE. It’s disgusting and anti-American. I’ll always back our law enforcement—police officers and immigration enforcement. Proud to join Rep. Carter in backing ICE,” said Rep. Barr.

“The men and women of ICE stand on the frontlines every single day, enforcing the law, dismantling criminal networks, and protecting the safety and sovereignty of the United States. Their mission is clear: defend our homeland and uphold the rule of law that keeps our communities secure,” said Rep. Hunt. “I am proud to stand alongside my colleagues in support of this resolution, sending an unmistakable message: we will not waver from the principles that put President Trump in the White House; secure borders, safe communities, and the restoration of law and order.”

Read the resolution here.

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Carter, Pfluger praise Mystic Flood safety alert bill passing committee

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:30:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) today celebrated the passage of the Mystic Alerts Act out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

Watch Rep. Carter’s remarks here.

Rep. Carter speaks at full Energy and Commerce Committee hearing

“My granddaughters were staying at Camp Mystic when the devastating floods claimed the lives of many young girls, including their cousin, Janie Hunt,” said Rep. Carter. “Camp should be a place of joy, adventure, and lasting memories. But for these girls, the trauma they experienced will stay with them forever. Like Representative Pfluger, this issue is deeply personal to my family, and I look forward to our continued work to pass the Mystic Alerts Act so that no child or family has to endure a tragedy like this again.

"When disaster strikes, communication infrastructure is often the first thing to fail, especially in rural areas. After the devastating floods of July 4th in Central and West Texas, we must ensure every American receives life-saving emergency alerts when it matters most," said Rep. Pfluger. "I'm grateful the Mystic Alerts Act passed out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee today with unanimous, bipartisan support."

Read full bill text here.

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Carter, Taylor celebrate House Passage of bill to deport aliens responsible for defrauding American taxpayers

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:50:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today celebrated House passage of the Deporting Fraudsters Act, introduced by Rep. Dave Taylor (R-OH), which he co-sponsors. This bill would render aliens, or non-U.S. nationals, inadmissible and deportable from the United States if they admit to, or are convicted of, defrauding the United States government.

This bill further makes aliens inadmissible and deportable from the U.S. if they unlawfully receive a federal, state, or local public benefit.

“Illegal alien fraudsters are draining taxpayer dollars and taking benefits from American citizens,” said Rep. Carter. “I proudly co-sponsored the Deporting Fraudsters Act because it’s common sense: if you steal from the United States and the most vulnerable in our society, you have no right to be here. I applaud the leadership of Rep. Taylor for working to protect American citizens against waste, fraud, and abuse.”

“It’s a no-brainer – if an illegal alien defrauds the United States or steals benefits from our nation’s most vulnerable, they should be permanently removed from our country,” said Rep. Taylor. “Americans work too hard to have their tax dollars and benefits stolen by illegal aliens who shouldn’t be here in the first place. My Deporting Fraudsters Act will bolster the Trump Administration’s efforts to do just that, and today I’m proud to see it take a major step toward becoming law.”

Read bill text here.

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ICYMI: A weaker Iran means a stronger America

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

After nearly 5 decades of terror from Iran, President Donald Trump took decisive action to weaken and confront the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.

Over those decades, Iran crossed every single red line.

Now, the bravery of the United States Armed Forces is on full display, and President Trump has made his message clear: the conflict will end when Iran can no longer threaten the United States, our allies, and the rest of the world with thousands of its missiles and its pursuit of nuclear weapons.

In case you missed it, Rep. Buddy Carter discussed President Trump's decisive military action on Fox News.

Fox News, March 8, 2026

Mike Emanuel (host): “What is your analysis of where we are one week into this operation in Iran?”

Rep. Carter: “…America and the world are safer today than [we] were two days ago.”

Mike Emanuel: “On the issue of American boots on the ground, is it your sense the President as Commander in-Chief doesn't want to tie his hands or the hands of his commanders by saying what he will or won't do?”

Rep. Carter: “He's being strategic …that's what the president's doing here. No one wants troops on the ground. The President doesn't want it. We don't want it. But you don't tell the enemy what you're going to do or what you're not going to do… He's making sure they understand that option is on the table.”

Mike Emanuel: “We've seen oil prices shoot up since the start of this operation. How concerned are you about fuel prices going forward?”

Rep. Carter: “… can you imagine what would be the case if the President had not unleashed American energy…? Can you imagine what it would be like if we were still under the policies of the Biden-Harris Administration, what oil prices would be like now and gasoline prices? This is going to add stability in the future so that Iran will not be able to really manipulate the markets like they have in the past. … There's going to be some short-term pain, but I can assure you it's going to be for the benefit of the long-term gain.”

Mike Emanuel: “Do you worry about Iran taking your fellow Republicans off message in terms of the pocketbook issues that so many Americans are worried about heading into the midterms?”

Rep. Carter: “No, I think we're concentrating on making sure people know that President Trump and our policies, particularly the Working Families Tax Cut Act that I voted for, that our Democratic Senator here in the state of Georgia, John Ossoff, voted against, [are] putting more money in people’s pockets. …the average refund for the IRS was up 10.2%. And as we see the impact of the Working Families Tax Cut Act, that's no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, no tax on social security, increased child tax credit; all of that is going to make for more money in people's pockets, and it's going to make for a better economy.”

Watch the full interview here.

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Carter statement on vote in support of our troops against war powers resolution

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after voting against H. Con. Res. 38, supporting American troops in response to an imminent foreign threat:

“Our troops are risking their lives, with some already making the ultimate sacrifice, to protect the United States against the world’s largest sponsor of terrorism. Iran wants death for America and will not stop developing a nuclear weapon until that goal is reached. President Trump, who repeatedly attempted diplomatic negotiations, was well within his authority to authorize military action against Iran. The service members who are bravely carrying out this mission have my full support. It would be inappropriate and dangerous for Congress to hamstring the executive while Iran plants missiles aimed at U.S. bases. Unlike Georgia’s Senators, who once again sided with criminals and terrorists over American citizens, I proudly voted to continue President Trump’s peace through strength agenda and support our troops who are in harm’s way.”

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Carter celebrates Committee passage of his bill to protect children’s online safety

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) today celebrated the Energy and Commerce Committee’s advancement of their bipartisan Sammy’s Law Act, a bill requiring large social media companies to monitor for potentially dangerous online activity involving children under the age of 17.

Sammy’s Law is a bill safeguarding children online by informing parents about dangerous interactions on social media. The bill, which gives parents the choice to use third-party safety software to protect their children from harmful situations on social media, is named after Sammy Chapman, who, at the age of 16, was approached by a drug dealer on Snapchat and was unknowingly a victim of fentanyl poisoning.

“There are sick, evil people who prey on our children from the shadows of social media, selling illicit, even fentanyl-laced, drugs. Tragically, Sammy Chapman was one of those kids who died at just 16 years old, with his entire life ahead of him," said Rep. Carter. “Parents have the right to know when their child is engaging in dangerous online activity, and this bill will equip them with the best possible technology to protect and keep their children safe from bad actors. I urge a swift vote on the House floor on this critical, bipartisan legislation.”

“All parents worry about what their kids see or receive on social media. As a mother of three children who grew up with the world at their fingertips, I often feared what my children were exposed to online, especially through apps that profit from sharing messages intentionally designed to disappear or be hidden,” said Rep. Wasserman Schultz. “I'm incredibly proud lead this bipartisan bill with my colleagues to give parents more tools to supervise their kids' online presence during the most vulnerable stages of their life.”

“Sammy's Law will save thousands of lives once it is passed. We are so pleased that it made it through the committee today,” said Samuel Chapman, father of Sammy Chapman. “It's an important step along the way to becoming the tool that allows parents to parent online.”

“One of the most effective ways for parents to protect children is by using third-party safety software, which provides alerts to families when dangerous content is shared through children’s social media accounts, enabling life-saving interventions at critical moments,” said Marc Berkman, CEO of the Organization for Social Media Safety. “Sammy’s Law will provide targeted protection for millions of children from the most serious of social media-related harms, like drug trafficking, cyberbullying, and sexual predation, among others.”

Read full bill text here.

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