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Carter secures wins for GA-01 in National Defense Authorization Act

By Coastal GA News Report | Jul 19, 2023

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) successfully protected the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) and provided federal distinction for the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill that will bolster national defense and improve service members’ quality of life, which passed through the House of Representatives.

Carter, Bishop introduce bill to improve maternal and child health care

By Coastal GA News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Healthy Moms and Babies Act to combat the United States’ maternal mortality crisis, modernize the health care system, and improve health outcomes for women and children.

Carter’s Vehicle Data Access Caucus secures right to automotive repair for consumers

By Coastal GA News Report | Jul 16, 2023

Independent automotive repairers and automakers struck a landmark deal guaranteeing customers’ right-to-repair their automobile, citing Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter’s (R-GA) bipartisan Vehicle Data Access Caucus as the catalyst.

Carter, Peltola submit bill delaying funds for NOAA speed restriction rules

By Coastal GA News Report | Jul 4, 2023

Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Mary Peltola (D-AK) introduced a bipartisan bill to delay funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) proposed speed restrictions for boats 35’ to 65’ until the Department of Commerce can fully implement new monitoring systems for North American Right Whales.

Carter introduces resolution to name Okefenokee Swamp as UNESCO World Heritage Site

By Coastal GA News Report | Jul 3, 2023

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) introduced a resolution to name the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge as a United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site (WHS), which will increase conservation, tourism, federal funding opportunities, and international protections for this important Georgia landmark.

ICYMI: Carter makes case for pharmaceutical independence from China

By Coastal GA News Report | Jun 21, 2023

Amidst reports of ongoing shortages of essential medications and treatments, from amoxicillin to cancer drugs, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) joined Fox Business’ Big Money Show last week to discuss how the United States can regain its pharmaceutical independence from China.

Carter calls for increase of American-made medicines in U.S. Strategic National stockpile

By Coastal GA News Report | Jun 19, 2023

In the wake of ongoing shortages of essential medications, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) led a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra calling on the department to prioritize American-made pharmaceuticals in the U.S. Strategic National Stockpile (SNS).

Carter, Chatham County secure funding to improve traffic, access near Port of Savannah

By Coastal GA News Report | Jun 12, 2023

At the urging of Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), the Department of Transportation (DOT) this week awarded Chatham County, Georgia a grant to remove unnecessary railroad crossings and improve traffic mobility in cities surrounding the Port of Savannah.

Carter, Burgess, DeGette Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Disparities and Prevent Maternal Deaths

By Coastal GA News Report | Jun 11, 2023

Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Rep. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) introduced H.R. 3838, the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023. This legislation would assist states in preserving maternal health throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum, addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes and finding solutions to enhance health care quality and outcomes for mothers.

Carter, Houlahan introduce bill supporting states’ readiness for public health emergencies

By Coastal GA News Report | Jun 10, 2023

Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) introduced the State Strategic Stockpile Act, a bill to extend the authorization of and funding for a program supporting states in developing and maintaining stockpiles of critical drugs, vaccines, and other medical supplies in case of a public health emergency or supply chain disruption.

Carter praises passage of HALT Fentanyl Act: This “will save lives”

By Coastal GA News Report | Jun 5, 2023

The U.S. House of Representatives on May 25, 2023, passed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl (HALT) Fentanyl Act, which will permanently schedule fentanyl-related substances as schedule 1 drugs, giving law enforcement the proper tools to fight the illicit fentanyl poisoning epidemic.

Carter celebrates House passage of largest spending cut in American history

By Coastal GA News Report | Jun 4, 2023

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), on May 31, 2023, assisted House Republicans in averting a federal debt default by voting in favor of a bill that cuts spending and pays America’s bills, which is now headed to the Senate.

ICYMI: I'm voting for the Fiscal Responsibility Act...

By Coastal GA News Report | Jun 3, 2023

Ahead of May 31, 2023, vote on the largest spending cut in American history, which passed overwhelmingly through the House of Representatives; I shared my thoughts on why this package is a win for the American people.

WYNTK: Pharmacy Benefit Managers' Abuse of Patients, Health Care System

By Coastal GA News Report | May 29, 2023

Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are the pharmaceutical supply chain's hidden middlemen that are driving up costs for prescription medications, delaying access to necessary treatments, and robbing hope from patients. It's time we pull back the curtain on these insidious actors.

E&C Committee passes Carter bill expanding broadband access

By Coastal GA News Report | May 28, 2023

The Energy and Commerce Committee (E&C) today passed Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter’s (R-GA) bill streamlining the permitting process for upgrading broadband infrastructure so that more Americans have access to internet and the United States can maintain its competitive edge against China.

Carter, Tuberville Reintroduce Empowering Law Enforcement Act as Border Crisis Intensifies

By Coastal GA News Report | May 22, 2023

In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Representative Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) reintroduced legislation empowering law enforcement to apply our immigration laws in the face of President Biden’s inaction.

Reps. Carter, Moran Introduce Legislation to Remove Regulatory Barriers in Broadband Upgrades

By Coastal GA News Report | May 21, 2023

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Congressman Nathaniel Moran (R-TX) introduced the Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act on May 16, 2023, which will remove the additional permitting process for upgrades made to wireless towers.

Carter, Smith call on pharmacies to protect women’s health by refusing dangerous mail-order chemical abortion prescriptions

By Coastal GA News Report | May 20, 2023

Following Rite Aid, Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy announcing that they plan to become certified to dispense the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) led 36 House Republicans in a letter calling on the companies to protect the health and safety of women and unborn children.

Carter honors former Ludowici Police Chief at National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

By Coastal GA News Report | May 15, 2023

Ahead of National Police Week, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) laid a wreath at the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in honor of Ludowici’s former Police Chief, Francis “Frank” McClelland, Jr., who died in the line of duty in 2018. He was joined by officers from the Savannah Police Department.

Carter lauds passage of strongest border security bill in House history

By Coastal GA News Report | May 14, 2023

Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today proudly voted in favor of the strongest border security bill to ever pass through the U.S. House of Representatives, the Secure the Border Act, hours before Title 42 is set to expire and increase the flow of illegal border crossings, which already broke a single-day high on Wednesday of more than 10,000.

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