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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.

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 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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Carter secures key wins for Georgia farmers in Committee-passed bill

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today praised the passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, The Farm Bill, out of the House Committee on Agriculture, which includes hard-fought wins and recognitions for Georgia farmers.

Included in this bill is Rep. Carter’s request for a study on the Hurricane Insurance Protection – Wind Index (HIP-WI) program and renaming of the U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia, after the late President of the Georgia Poultry Federation, Francis “Abit” Massey.

“Representing the number one state in which to do business, where agribusiness is our top industry, this bill has my strong support. It will bring great relief to farmers who work hard every day to feed our nation while honoring a remarkable Georgian whose legacy should never be forgotten,” said Rep. Carter.

“The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 is such a strong piece of legislation because of the commitment of Members like Rep. Carter,” said Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA), Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture. “This study is a step in the right direction for providing adequate risk management tools for producers during extreme weather.”

The HIP-WI program is a wind-based insurance option managed by the USDA designed to protect farmers impacted by hurricanes. However, Hurricane Helene exposed that the program is vulnerable to inaccuracies, leaving farmers who experienced significant crop losses without protection. This bill would authorize a study to examine the loss of crop insurance coverage caused by a weather station outage, assess contingency plans, and report on the feasibility of obtaining data from land-grant colleges and universities or other third-party sources to support HIP-WI and Georgia farmers.

The bill also includes a provision to rename the U.S. National Poultry Research Center in Athens, Georgia, after the late Francis “Abit” Massey, who passed away in June 2024 at the age of 96. Mr. Massey served as President of the Georgia Poultry Federation for 48 years and was recognized statewide for his leadership and instrumental role in establishing Georgia as a leading poultry producer, now a multi-billion-dollar industry.

“We applaud the actions of Congressman Buddy Carter and the House Agriculture Committee to include a report investigating the reliability of data coming from NOAA weather stations,” said Tom McCall, President of the Georgia Farm Bureau. “Our farmers are completely reliant on these weather stations functioning accurately every day of the year, but especially when natural disasters strike. This report marks a great step forward to ensure any problems standing in the way of that goal are addressed.”

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ICYMI: Military action in Iran makes Americans safer

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

President Trump and our brave troops took bold action against Iran to address an imminent threat. For almost 47 years, the Iranian regime has waged war against America, our allies, and the Western world. It has have repeatedly refused peace, choosing instead to pursue a nuclear weapon and bring "Death to America."

From day one, President Trump has reiterated that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon, and it never will. He's keeping his promise to the American people. Protecting the United States from terrorists is putting America First.

In case you missed it, Rep. Buddy Carter discussed President Trump's bold military action and the tragic loss of U.S. troops on CNN.

CNN State of the Union March 1, 2026

Dana Bash (host): "We know that three were killed and at least five were injured. We don't know more than that. You represent many military bases."

Rep. Carter: "Absolutely, this is a tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers are certainly with the families, and we pray that God will protect those troops that are out there."

Dana Bash: "Generally speaking, are you supportive of what the president is doing?"

Rep. Carter: "Absolutely, I'm supportive. I mean, let's face it, this is historic. This has been 47 years in the making. Iran has been funding terrorism, and they have thousands of American citizens' blood on their hands... There are liberals in America who are protesting this. But the Iranians around the globe, they're celebrating in the streets...

"The president has addressed an imminent threat... Iran had thousands of missiles aimed at American bases... He has made it clear they're not going to have a nuclear weapon... This president has saved millions of lives in the future.

"... When Americans woke up this morning, they were safer, they were safer because Iran is not as strong as they were two days ago.

"It is up to the Iranian people to make that decision of what happens next. ...they will never have a better opportunity to take this government over than they have now."

Watch the full interview here.

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Carter statement on military combat operations in Iran

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today sent the following statement regarding military combat operations in Iran:

"President Trump acted squarely within his constitutional authority to strike Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism, responsible for the oppression and murder of thousands of its own people. Iran was given every opportunity to choose diplomacy, with President Trump leaving the door to peace wide open. Instead, Iran would rather spread its poisonous, incompatible ideology rooted in extreme hatred. Any country that chants 'death to America' will never obtain nuclear weapons, certainly not on President Trump’s watch. America, our allies, and the world are safer because of this President. May God bless and protect the United States military."

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Standing Up for the American People: Carter statement on President Trump’s State of the Union address

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) tonight sent the below statement following President Trump’s first State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress of his second term:

“Tonight, Democrats – including Jon Ossoff – refused to stand up for the American people.

“They stayed seated when President Trump pronounced that our southern border is closed, zero illegal immigrants are being released, and ICE is empowered to do its job.

“They stayed seated while Georgians celebrated that interest rates have come down, inflation is under control, and thelargest tax cuts in American history are in full effect. We are paying no taxes on tips, overtime, or social security, and the child tax credit has doubled – all policies opposed by Senator Jon Ossoff and the entirety of Georgia’s democrat delegation.

“Eight wars have been ended through President Trump’s peace through strength agenda. President Trump is doing what Biden never even attempted, and that is to bring peace to the world stage and negotiate life-saving deals across the globe. Not a peep from the liberal side of the Chamber.

“Democrats once again proved that they will stop at nothing to block President Trump’s agenda, even at the expense of the prosperity and safety of the American people. We saw a clear-cut division tonight between the Republicans, under the leadership of President Trump, who are standing up for our country, and the Democrats who stay seated and refused to acknowledge the truth: The State of our Union is strong.”

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Carter statement on SCOTUS tariff ruling

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruled against the President's legal authority to enact global tariffs:

"The Supreme Court just undercut the President’s ability to defend American workers. President Donald Trump was elected to fight unfair trade and stop the United States from being ripped off. I’m outraged by this decision; it's clearly judicial overreach."

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