Carter statement on ending DHS shutdown, torching Ossoff

Voted to fund Department of Homeland Security after 76-day shutdown, criticized Senator Ossoff.

“I voted with President Donald Trump and his promise to deliver a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America, funding the Department of Homeland Security. For 76 days, Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff held DHS funding hostage, putting American citizens’ safety at risk.”

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Carter brings home wins for Georgia in House-passed Farm Bill

Celebrated House passage of Farm Bill including hurricane insurance study and research center naming.

“American farmers feed and clothe our nation and the world, and they deserve policies that support their success.”

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Carter leads bipartisan effort to support family forest landowners

Introduced bipartisan bill to accelerate tax deductions for forest reforestation after disasters.

“Georgia’s family forest landowners are essential to our economy and our way of life”

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Carter-led bill passes House to improve health care access in rural America

Celebrated House passage of bill reauthorizing rural health services programs.

“Rural Health Care Services Outreach Programs address this issue, expanding vitally important health services to reach people in all communities.”

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Carter issues statement on wildfire in Brantley County

Issued statement monitoring wildfire in Brantley County and coordinating federal resources.

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WATCH: Carter delivers remarks as House passes Mystic Alerts Act

Spoke in support of Mystic Alerts Act to modernize emergency alert systems.

“Public safety is one of Congress’s most serious responsibilities, and this bill addresses a clear and urgent gap in our emergency communications system. Like Congressman Pfluger, my family was directly impacted by the Camp Mystic flooding in Texas. As we all know, I had two granddaughters who were there.”

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Carter leads resolution thanking ICE for their service and helping TSA airport lines

Introduced resolution thanking ICE agents for airport security assistance during DHS shutdown.

“Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stand against America’s illegal immigration epidemic, protecting the safety and security of communities across our nation.”

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Carter celebrates record-high tax returns on Tax Day for hard-working American families

Praised Working Families Tax Cuts legislation for providing tax relief to American families.

“Through the Working Families Tax Cuts, House Republicans delivered win after win for working families.”

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Carter, Pfluger praise Mystic Flood safety alert bill passing committee

Celebrated House committee passage of bill establishing satellite-based emergency alert standards.

“My granddaughters were staying at Camp Mystic when the devastating floods claimed the lives of many young girls, including their cousin, Janie Hunt”

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Carter, Taylor celebrate House Passage of bill to deport aliens responsible for defrauding American taxpayers

Celebrated House passage of bill making aliens deportable for defrauding U.S. government or unlawfully receiving benefits.

“Illegal alien fraudsters are draining taxpayer dollars and taking benefits from American citizens”

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ICYMI: A weaker Iran means a stronger America

Praised Trump administration military action against Iran as strengthening America and weakening terrorism.

“What is your analysis of where we are one week into this operation in Iran?”

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

Praised farm bill passage including study on hurricane insurance and research center naming.

“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”

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Carter statement on vote in support of our troops against war powers resolution

Voted against war powers resolution, supporting Trump's military action against Iran.

“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.”

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Carter celebrates Committee passage of his bill to protect children’s online safety

Celebrated Energy and Commerce Committee passage of Sammy's Law Act protecting children online.

“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”

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ICYMI: Military action in Iran makes Americans safer

Supported Trump's military action against Iran as necessary to protect Americans from terrorism.

“Generally speaking, are you supportive of what the president is doing?”

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Carter statement on military combat operations in Iran

Supported Trump's military strikes on Iran as constitutional and necessary.

“Carter (R-GA) today sent the following statement regarding military combat operations in Iran:”

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

Criticized Democratic response to President Trump's State of the Union address.

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Carter statement on SCOTUS tariff ruling

Criticized Supreme Court ruling striking down Trump's tariffs as judicial overreach undermining worker protection.

“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:”

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Carter tells DOT: Investigate Waymo's use of remote foreign drivers

Urged DOT to investigate Waymo's use of foreign remote vehicle operators.

“Decisions affecting traffic flow, emergency responses, and vehicle behavior on U.S. streets may be influenced—or directly controlled—by individuals who are not Americans, are not subject to U.S. jurisdiction, and may not understand English, our road signs, and American traffic laws.”

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Carter introduces bill incentivizing domestic production to alleviate drug shortages

Introduced bill to guarantee 180-day window for outsourcing facilities to produce drugs on FDA shortage list.

“There are more than 200 drugs actively in shortage in the United States, putting patients, public health, and national security at risk. 503B facilities are able to get these drugs to market quickly but must have the certainty needed to ensure their investment is worthwhile.”

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Carter bill securing U.S. undersea cables passes House

Celebrated House passage of the Undersea Cable Protection Act to strengthen national security.

“By passing this bill, we are advancing President Trump’s mandate to strengthen national security and cut burdensome red tape.”

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Carter lauds House passage of SAVE America Act

Praised House passage of SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and citizenship proof.

“We know illegal immigrants are exploiting flaws in our voter registration system to cast ballots and influence our elections. Every illegal vote suppresses the vote of an American citizen, and we must protect against foreign actors determining the outcome of our elections.”

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WATCH: Carter defends election integrity, urges SAVE America Act passage on House floor

Defended SAVE America Act on House floor as common-sense election integrity measure.

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong and unapologetic support of the SAVE America Act - legislation that defends the integrity of our elections and makes one principle perfectly clear: U.S. elections are for U.S. citizens ONLY.”

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WATCH: Carter champions his Undersea Cable permitting reform bill on House floor

Spoke on House floor supporting his Undersea Cable Protection Act permitting reform bill.

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 261, the Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025.”

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Carter, Allen, Bishop introduce bipartisan fix to hurricane insurance program for farmers

Introduced bipartisan bill to fix hurricane insurance program for farmers affected by inaccurate storm data.

“By enacting this common-sense fix to the HIP-WI program, farmers will be adequately insured and protected against hurricanes that ravage crop yields. We must learn from the failures of Hurricane Helene and protect our farmers from future losses”

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