U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 1st District
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
Position · +0.56
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 38%
- Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Budget
- Bills on
- Health
- Government Operations and Politics
- Congress
- Age
- 69
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- RMike Collins$7.4M
Bottom line
Where Carter has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Energy and Commerce · 6th in seniority on the majority side
- Budget · 6th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2821 FDA Modernization Act 3.0 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 2493 Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 2289 American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 261 Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Carter’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Carter breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Carter voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 38% · 3 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Carter broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Stopping Fraudulent Payments ActOn Motion to Recommit · This bill establishes requirements to prevent fraudulent or improper payments from federal programs. | Not voting |
| May 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities… | Not voting |
| Feb 24, 2026 | ROTOR ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act or the ROTOR ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Carter is saying
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RELEASE: Carter welcomes new 14-day red snapper season following efforts to expand fishing access
Welcomed NOAA announcement of 14-day red snapper fishing season for Georgia anglers.
“Georgia’s fishermen deserve greater access to the waters they know best, and this 14-day season is an important step forward.”
2026 South Atlantic Red Snapper SeasonIllegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement ActAI-read
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PRESS RELEASE: Carter Announces $12 Million for Tybee Island Beach Renourishment
Announced $12 million in federal funding for Tybee Island beach renourishment.
“Tybee Island is one of Georgia’s greatest treasures, and protecting this community and our coastline has always been a top priority of mine. This $12 million investment will help ensure Tybee’s beaches remain protected, resilient, and ready to withstand the storms and coastal threats that come our way. I am proud to…”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), a pharmacist, today joined Rep. James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA) in introducing the bipartisan Telehealth Reporting and Transparency Act of 2026, legislation to provide Congress and the public with reliable…
“Telehealth has transformed the way millions of seniors access care, especially in rural communities where patients may live hours from the nearest provider.”
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Rep. Carter, Southern Healthcare Collaborative announce HHS grants for Rural Health Services
Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after joining Southern Healthcare Collaboration leaders and local officials in Baxley to announce new federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human…
“Every Georgian deserves access to quality health care, no matter their ZIP code. As a pharmacist who spent more than 30 years serving patients in South Georgia, I know how critical our rural health care providers are to the communities they serve. This investment will strengthen our health care workforce, support local…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Carter voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 63 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Carter’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 44
- Action in committee 12
- Action beyond committee 6
- Passed chamber 4
- Became law 0
44 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 41 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 63 sponsored billsSponsored 63 (House median 25) · cosponsored 408 (median 289), 135 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Government Operations and Politics, Congress.
- H.R. 9266 Chief Chris Eddy’s LawTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jun 11, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8678 Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced May 7, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8538 Save America’s Family Forests Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2289 American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025Exempts certain wireless tower modifications from environmental and historic preservation review requirements. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Out of committee
- H.Res. 1168 Recognizing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for their work in protecting communities from violent criminals and illegal aliens.Immigration · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7686 Rural and Underserved Health Care Staffing ActHealth · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7528 GAP Supply ActHealth · Introduced Feb 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7462 Farmers’ AID Relief ActProvides agricultural disaster relief and assistance to farmers. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Feb 10, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 153 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 64% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 75% |
| Energy | 38 | 76% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 84% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 81% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 24 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection | 22 | 77% |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% |
| Education | 15 | 60% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 10 | 50% |
| Law | 7 | 71% |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 100% |
| Health | 6 | 67% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Carter voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RDavid RouzerNC-798%agreement
- RJefferson ShreveIN-698%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Carter most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Carter’s campaign raised $14.6M: $3.9M (27%) from individuals and $2.2M (15%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $119K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Carter
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 294.
- Abbvie Corporate PAC
- Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding Membership group PAC
- American Optometric Association Membership group PAC
See how much each organization gave Carter this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Historical record Pro Compare Carter’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, GA-1Republican2015–present
Seat
- State
- Georgia
- District
- 1
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 69
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5831
2432 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Savannah, Brunswick
- Website
- buddycarter.house.gov
- congressmanbuddycarter
- repbuddycarter
Elsewhere
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