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CARTER STATEMENT ON FTC SETTLEMENT WITH CVS CAREMARK

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a settlement with CVS Caremark to drive down patients’ out-of-pocket costs, increase transparency, and ensure community pharmacies are treated fairly, saving patients and consumers up to $13 billion over ten years:

“When Congress passed my pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) legislation, we sent a clear message that their days of abusing patients are over. The FTC is continuing that mission by holding bad actors accountable and ensuring patients, not profits, are the center of our health care system. Under President Trump and Chairman Ferguson’s leadership, we are diligently working to make quality health care accessible and affordable for all Americans. I hope the FTC continues looking into PBMs and making sure they can no longer rob patients blind.”

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Carter statement on SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling

Tue, 30 Jun 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) upheld birthright citizenship in the landmark Trump v. Barbara ruling:

“I am disappointed that SCOTUS is allowing our Constitution to be abused by non-American parents, including illegal immigrants, having children in the US solely for that child to gain citizenship. That was not what the founders intended when they wrote the Constitution. Birth tourism is a scam that harms honest citizens and takes advantage of the freest and most generous nation on earth. We must now look for legislative avenues to correct this wrong.”

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Carter vote secures aviation safety training tool for Savannah airport

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded $7.6 million to replace the current air traffic control training system at the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), increasing safety, reducing delays, and modernizing air travel. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this funding as part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024.

The funding supports the Brand-New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) Retrofit of Tower Simulation Systems (TSS) to SAV. TSS is a high-fidelity, computer-based, and immersive training tool used by the FAA to train Air Traffic Controllers in a safe, simulated environment. These systems feature 360-degree views, realistic airport layouts, and variable weather conditions, reducing controller certification time by up to 30%, increasing safety and efficiency at major airports.

“The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport had a record-breaking year in 2025, welcoming more than 4.2 million passengers from across the country and around the world. While we love bringing visitors to the Hostess City of the South, that growth comes with the responsibility to maintain the highest standards of aviation safety and efficiency,” said Rep. Carter. “This investment in new air traffic control training systems will prepare the next generation of air traffic controllers to keep passengers safe as we welcome more visitors to experience the beauty of coastal Georgia.”

"We appreciate the support from Congressman Carter to help ensure the air traffic controllers at our airport have the most current training systems available to keep air travelers safe," said Greg Kelly, Executive Director, Savannah Airport Commission.

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Carter urges American Medical Association to reverse harmful maternal health billing policy

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:45:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today sent a letter to the American Medical Association (AMA) calling on it to revoke a recent change to the way maternity services are billed that will impact health care affordability for mothers and babies.

The letter surrounds AMA replacing the bundled maternity care Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) framework with a system of individually billable services beginning January 1, 2027, despite concerns regarding affordability, care coordination, administrative burden, wasteful spending, and harmful effects on value-based care.

In the letter, Rep. Carter writes, “This is not a routine coding update. It is a fundamental restructuring of how maternity care is reimbursed throughout the American healthcare system.”

Rep. Carter continues, “At its core, unbundling maternity care is inflationary. For decades, policymakers, providers, health plans, employers, and patient advocates have worked to move healthcare away from fragmented fee-for-service reimbursement and toward coordinated, value-based models that reward outcomes rather than volume. The existing global maternity codes reflect those principles by encouraging comprehensive management of pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care under a single bundled framework. I strongly urge the AMA to reconsider this misguided policy before it takes effect.”

Read the full letter here.

BACKGROUND

The longstanding bundled maternity care CPT framework allows reimbursement for pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum care under a coordinated global payment model. This approach promotes care coordination, simplifies billing, supports value-based care, and helps protect patients from unnecessary costs and administrative complexity.

The American Medical Association’s new policy would replace that bundled framework with a fragmented system of individually billable maternity services beginning January 1, 2027. Unbundling maternity care would increase health care costs, create incentives for unnecessary visits and services, add administrative burdens for providers and health plans, and move the health care system away from coordinated, patient-centered care.

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Carter votes to revive American Dream of owning a home

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after voting to pass the 21^st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a landmark housing affordability bill, sending it to President Donald J. Trump’s desk for signature:

“Today is a major win for American families and young people working toward the dream of homeownership. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act takes direct aim at one of the greatest challenges facing the next generation: the rising cost of buying a home. This soon-to-be law will cut burdensome permitting red tape, increase housing supply, and stop large corporations from outcompeting hardworking Americans in the single-family housing market. Under unified Republican leadership, the American people win. I’m proud to support this America First legislation as we restore the American Dream.”

Read bill text here.

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Carter-supported funding strengthens emergency services in Chatham County

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:45:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced federal grants to strengthen emergency protective measures serving Chatham County, Georgia. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this funding as part of the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

FEMA will release $656,764.06 to implement emergency protective measures in Chatham County following damage sustained from Hurricane Helene. This grant reimburses emergency response costs incurred due to Hurricane Helene, including life-safety measures, public safety operations, emergency access, temporary protective work, and other actions taken to prevent further damage.

“As a result of Hurricane Helene, Southeast Georgians experienced devastating damage, prompting a significant emergency response to address serious risks to public health and safety,” said Rep. Carter. “Through these grants, emergency services will be reimbursed and restored to full capacity, preparing and strengthening our district for future disasters.”

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Carter honors local firefighter's legacy in namesake safety bill

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today introduced Chief Chris Eddy’s Law, a bill directing the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue regulations requiring placards on all pressurized refrigerated containers following the tragic and avoidable death of Greene County Fire Rescue’s Battalion Chief.

In 2024, Georgia’s Greene County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Chris Eddy, remembered as a “dedicated firefighter, leader, mentor, and loving husband and father,” was killed in the line of duty during an explosion caused by the rapid ignition of refrigerants inside a reefer storage container. Had the container been properly labeled, Eddy’s life could have been saved, as he would have known the dangers before approaching.

Rep. Carter delivers speech on Chief Chris Eddy's Law on House floor

This bill will prevent future loss of life by ensuring all first responders are aware of the presence of these refrigerants before intervening.

“Georgia lost one of our best in an accident that never should have occurred in the first place. While we honor and remember Chief Eddy for his sacrifice and bravery, we must also commit to never allowing this tragedy to be repeated,” said Rep. Carter. “By introducing this bill, we are ensuring those who protect us have the resources and information necessary to do so safely. I thank the local fire departments, including Greene and Chatham counties, for their advocacy, which will make our nation safer and ensure Battalion Chief Chris Eddy’s legacy lives on.”

"Battalion Chief Chris Eddy dedicated his life to protecting others, and this legislation honors his legacy by helping protect future first responders from preventable tragedies. The establishment of universal placarding for refrigerated containers will provide critical hazard information to firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel before they take action, allowing them to make informed decisions in dangerous environments," said Rodney Wiggins, Greene County Fire Rescue Chief. "We are grateful to Congressman Buddy Carter for his leadership and commitment to advancing this important safety measure. Chief Chris Eddy's Law is a meaningful step toward improving responder safety nationwide and ensuring that Chief Eddy's sacrifice continues to make a lasting difference in our profession."

Read full bill text here.

Carter vote helps secure Southeast Georgia electrical grid

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) this week announced federal grants to repair power infrastructure and strengthen emergency protective measures serving Georgia’s Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne Counties. Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) voted in favor of this funding as part of the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.

FEMA will release $14.63 million to the Satilla Rural Electric Membership Corporation in Appling County to restore the power distribution system to its pre-disaster design, function, and capacity, and to implement emergency protective measures throughout Georgia’s First Congressional District following damage sustained from Hurricane Helene. The grant announcement includes funding to replace power poles, guy wires, primary conductors, secondary conductors, transformers, service wires, ground wires, and wire assemblies.

“As a result of Hurricane Helene, Southeast Georgians experienced significant damage to power and electrical infrastructure, posing serious risks to public health and safety,” said Rep. Carter. “By restoring these systems to full capacity and bolstering emergency protective measures, we will prepare and strengthen our district against future disasters.”

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Carter supports House Republican passage of life-saving ICE, Border Patrol funding

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today delivered the following statement after casting a key vote in favor of the Secure America Act, a budget reconciliation bill that fully funds Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through 2029, which passed the House without a single Democrat voting in support:

“Protecting our homeland is the number one responsibility of the federal government, and House Republicans, under President Trump’s leadership, have refused to take our eyes off the ball as we deliver a safe, strong, and prosperous America. Despite Democrats’ months-long attempts to delay and disrupt law enforcement activity, zero illegals have been released into our country in the past year. That is a success, and in our fight to recover from the millions of illegals and drugs the Biden administration allowed to pour into our country unchecked, there is no room for error or for the radical left to turn off the tap once again.

“That’s why I was proud to support this necessary, life-saving bill, which provides full and stable funding to ICE and Border Patrol through 2029, and will continue to stand with the brave law enforcement agents who fight pure evil in defense of our home, our democracy, our borders, our lives, and our freedoms.

“Linda Davis. Danny Sharpe. Laken Riley. How many more Georgians must die before Democrats will take our border security seriously?”

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WATCH: CARTER REMEMBERS GEORGIANS KILLED BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS IN CALL FOR ICE, BORDER PATROL FUNDING ON HOUSE FLOOR

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Rep. Carter speaks on the Secure America Act

Watch the Floor Remarks Here

"Madame Speaker, I rise today, infuriated by my Democratic colleagues who have put the safety and the security of American citizens last.

"First, they opened the border to millions of unvetted illegal immigrants; now, they have repeatedly refused to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection agents, failing in the number one responsibility of elected officials: keeping our citizens safe.

"The consequences have been devastating for families.

"Take for instance, my district. Linda Davis, a beloved special education teacher at Hesse K-8 school in Savannah, was killed by an illegal immigrant who rammed into her while fleeing law enforcement.

"Danny Sharpe, a husband, a father, a son, he was killed by an illegal immigrant who was driving under the influence and without a license in Effingham County.

"And then of course, in the state of Georgia, Laken Riley, a bright nursing student, who was murdered while out for what should have been a pleasant jog in Athens.

"Linda Davis. Danny Sharpe. Laken Riley.

"These are real people, real people who should be with us today. Their families have experienced unimaginable pain because of these reckless politics.

"It’s time for Democrats to do the right thing."

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