Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
U.S. Representative · GA-1 · Republican
Statements and posts
219 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to Carter’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 1). May 25, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
207 statements
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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”
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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.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to increase transparency in Medicare telehealth reporting and data.
“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
Announced HHS grants for rural health services in South Georgia.
“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.”
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Carter secures $346.1 million for GA-01 in House-passed defense bill
Secured $346.1 million for Georgia's First District in House-passed defense bill.
“As the world’s premier fighting force, the United States military must have the resources necessary to remain second to none. To deliver on that promise, I fought to secure funding for our local military bases to support and expand critical infrastructure”
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Carter votes to ban insider trading for lawmakers
Voted for Stop Insider Trading Act banning congressional stock purchases and requiring disclosure.
“This bill helps ensure incoming Members of Congress are here to represent the people and serve the public, not their pocketbooks, and to safeguard the integrity of our election system”
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Carter votes to SAVE and Protect America with Reconciliation 3.0
Voted for SAVE and Protect America Act framework, citing election security and military readiness.
“Democrats have said the quiet part out loud - they can’t win without noncitizen votes. The SAVE and Protect America Act will secure our elections, making sure illegal aliens can’t decide the outcome, and defend our troops so they can finish the job in Iran and come home.”
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Carter urges FCC to review broadcast licenses after refusal to air Presidential address
Urged FCC to review ABC and NBC broadcast licenses for refusing presidential address.
“Refusing to air a major presidential address because executives disagree with its content raises serious concerns that they intended to keep Americans in the dark about potential foreign interference in our elections.”
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WATCH: CARTER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST UNNECESSARY ANIMAL TESTING
Spoke on House floor supporting bill to reduce unnecessary animal testing in drug development.
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Carter bill reducing unnecessary animal testing passes House
Celebrated House passage of bill reducing unnecessary animal testing for drug development.
“The House passage of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0 marks a major step toward a more modern, effective, and humane system for evaluating medicines”
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Carter statement on SCOTUS birthright citizenship ruling
Criticized Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling, called for legislative alternatives.
“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.”
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Carter vote secures aviation safety training tool for Savannah airport
Voted for $7.6 million FAA funding to replace air traffic control training system at Savannah airport.
“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.”
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Carter urges American Medical Association to reverse harmful maternal health billing policy
Sent letter to American Medical Association opposing maternity care billing changes.
“This is not a routine coding update. It is a fundamental restructuring of how maternity care is reimbursed throughout the American healthcare system.”
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Carter-supported funding strengthens emergency services in Chatham County
Announced $656,764 in FEMA grants for emergency services in Chatham County following Hurricane Helene.
“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”
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Carter votes to revive American Dream of owning a home
Voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act addressing housing affordability.
“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.”
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Carter honors local firefighter's legacy in namesake safety bill
Introduced bill requiring DOT to mandate safety placards on refrigerated containers.
“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”
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Carter vote helps secure Southeast Georgia electrical grid
Voted for $14.6 million in FEMA grants to repair Georgia power infrastructure after Hurricane Helene.
“As a result of Hurricane Helene, Southeast Georgians experienced significant damage to power and electrical infrastructure, posing serious risks to public health and safety”
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FEMA announces Carter-backed funding for flood prevention in Pooler, Bryan County
Announced $4.04 million in FEMA grants for flood mitigation in Bryan County and Pooler, Georgia.
“Coastal Georgians are no strangers to flooding. As our state and local officials tackle this challenge, it is critical they have proper tools in their tool chest to protect life and property.”
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Spoke on House floor supporting ICE and Border Patrol funding, citing deaths caused by illegal immigrants.
“Madame Speaker, I rise today, infuriated by my Democratic colleagues who have put the safety and the security of American citizens last.”
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Carter supports House Republican passage of life-saving ICE, Border Patrol funding
Voted for the Secure America Act to fully fund ICE and Border Patrol through 2029.
“Linda Davis. Danny Sharpe. Laken Riley. How many more Georgians must die before Democrats will take our border security seriously?”
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Carter secures $1.37 million for Blackshear critical infrastructure upgrades
Secured $1.37 million for Blackshear water and sewer infrastructure expansion.
“Investments in basic infrastructure unlock the future potential of Georgia's communities and cities, and Blackshear is no exception.”
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Carter bill reducing animal testing passes House committee
Celebrated House committee passage of bill reducing animal testing in drug development.
“The advancement of the FDA Modernization Act 3.0 out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee marks another major step toward a more modern, effective, and humane system for evaluating medicines”
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Carter introduces bill establishing life imprisonment for attempting political assassinations
Introduced bill establishing 25 years to life imprisonment for attempted political assassinations.
“The American people spoke in November 2024, electing Donald J. Trump with a mandate to deliver a safer and more prosperous nation. Yet recently, at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the President was the target of a third assassination attempt.”
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Carter successfully fights to extend red snapper season
Secured NOAA exempted fishing permits to extend red snapper recreational fishing season.
“As Co-Chair of the South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force, I’m proud to have tirelessly advocated for this win and am thrilled to bring home a proper red snapper fishing season to Georgia’s outdoorsmen and women”
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Carter secures $53 million for Garden City terminal
Secured $53 million for Georgia port terminal expansion and modernization.
“I am proud to have helped secure $53 million for Georgia’s First, continuing President Donald Trump’s ongoing commitment to strengthening America’s domestic supply chain infrastructure and supporting economic growth through modernized port facilities.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.