US Representative Earl L. Carter (R-GA-1)
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Recent News About US Representative Earl L. Carter (R-GA-1)
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Carter joins new caucus focused on government efficiency
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter has joined the Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency Caucus (DOGE), a newly formed group focused on working with the Department of Government Efficiency to push forward legislation aimed at reducing waste, fraud,...
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VA clinic renamed to honor four Vietnam War heroes
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) marked the official renaming of the Hinesville Veterans Affairs Clinic to honor four local heroes from the First Congressional District who lost their lives in the Vietnam War.
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Lawmakers urge DOJ probe into pharmacy benefit managers' role in opioid crisis
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, alongside fellow representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi, Deborah K. Ross, and Cliff Bentz, has addressed a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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Georgia lawmakers introduce resolution honoring Sapelo Island tragedy victims
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter has introduced a House Resolution to honor the seven individuals who lost their lives in a gangway collapse on Sapelo Island during the Gullah Geechee Culture Day celebration on October 19, 2024.
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Bipartisan bill supporting congenital heart disease research signed into law
The Congenital Heart Futures Reauthorization Act of 2024 has been signed into law.
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Carter introduces bill to protect U.S. submarine cable infrastructure
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) have introduced the Undersea Cable Protection Act, a legislative proposal aimed at bolstering national security and enhancing global connectivity by safeguarding the United...
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Federal Railroad Administration awards $26.5 million for Brunswick Port rail yard project
SAVANNAH – The Federal Railroad Administration has allocated $26.5 million to the Georgia Ports Authority for the development of a new rail yard at the Port of Brunswick's Colonel Island Auto Terminal. This funding follows a letter of support from Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA).
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Ferry dock collapse on Sapelo Island leaves multiple casualties
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter has issued a statement following the collapse of a ferry dock on Sapelo Island, Georgia, which resulted in at least seven fatalities and sent eight individuals to the hospital.
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Rep. Carter: 'Republicans and Democrats must work together to bust up the PBM monopoly'
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter said legislators of all political parties "must work together to bust up the PBM monopoly" that is hurting patients instead of helping them as was intended.
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USDA declares disaster aid for Georgia farms after Tropical Storm Debby
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has declared a disaster designation for Georgia counties affected by Tropical Storm Debby, following a request from Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter. This announcement includes all 15 counties in Georgia’s First Congressional District.
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Carter distributes 1000 naloxone units to Georgia organizations
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) has distributed a donation of 1,000 units of naloxone to organizations within Georgia's First Congressional District. The donation was facilitated by Walgreens and aims to support efforts in combating drug overdoses.
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U.S. Rep. Carter: Biden-Harris administration's border policies 'a dereliction of duty'
U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Georgia) said President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris' (D) open border policies are "a dereliction of duty" to citizens of the United States, in light of a new report showing 662,566 illegal aliens with criminal convictions are in the U.S.
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Carter surveys Hurricane Helene damage; calls for swift congressional action
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter recently visited Wayne, Pierce, Ware, and Glynn counties to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Helene and receive updates on recovery efforts in Georgia's First Congressional District. "Thank you to the brave first responders, EMA employees, linemen, and everyone who is stepping up to keep Georgia’s First Congressional District safe in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene," said Rep. Carter. He acknowledged the significant impact on local growers and farmers and expressed his condolences for those affected by the destruction.
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Bipartisan effort seeks disaster relief funding for agriculture after Hurricane Helene
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) joined Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) in advocating for disaster relief funding to support the agricultural industry in the Southeastern United States following Hurricane Helene.
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Georgia lawmakers urge swift approval of federal disaster aid after Hurricane Helene
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) has joined Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and the entire Georgia congressional delegation in urging swift approval of Georgia’s request for a Major Federal Disaster Declaration. This declaration would provide essential federal disaster funding for families, businesses, and local governments affected by Hurricane Helene.
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House Budget Committee passes bill reforming CBO's health care scores
The House Budget Committee has approved the HEALTH Panel Act, a bill spearheaded by Representatives Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Dr. Michael Burgess (R-TX). This legislation aims to enhance congressional oversight and statutory authority over the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) Panel of Health Advisors.
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FEMA issues disaster declaration after Hurricane Debby hits Georgia
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a major disaster declaration for counties impacted by Hurricane Debby, including several in Georgia’s First Congressional District (GA-01).
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Carter praises FTC action against major PBMs over insulin price hikes
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), a pharmacist by trade, issued a statement following the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) lawsuit against the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) – Optum Rx, Caremark, and Express Scripts – along with their respective group purchasing organizations. The lawsuit addresses concerns over rising insulin prices, which have impacted the health of over 8 million Americans.
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Georgia GOP delegation questions USPS on ballot processing
Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) has joined all Republican members of the Georgia congressional delegation, led by Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), in sending a letter to United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. The letter expresses concerns regarding the Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center's (RPDC) ability to process mail-in absentee ballots for the upcoming election.
