Rep. Earl L. Carter
Recent News About Rep. Earl L. Carter
Senate passes Carter-backed legislation honoring Congressman John Lewis
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The Senate passed a bill today honoring the late John Lewis, co-lead by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA).
Carter, Ross introduce Improving Access to Safe Medicines Act
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Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Deborah Ross (D-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation today that will increase patients’ access to pharmaceuticals by cutting unnecessary bureaucracy within the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Carter named “Guardian of Small Business”
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter was presented with the National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Guardian of Small Business Award for his fierce defense of small businesses during the 117th Congress.
Carter introduces bipartisan Access to Critical Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services Act
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Reps. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA) today introduced The Access to Critical Non-Emergency Transportation Services Act, which expands access to non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for vulnerable dual-eligible Medicare and Medicaid patients.
Carter introduces bill protecting pharmacists’ First Amendment rights
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), a pharmacist by trade, introduced a bill today alongside Reps. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and Blake Moore (R-UT) to protect pharmacists' conscience rights when choosing whether to fill prescriptions for elective abortions.
Carter leads letter highlighting energy concerns of marijuana cultivation
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) today led a letter with Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) to Biden administration officials highlighting the threats that nationwide legalization of marijuana will pose to our nations’ energy grid and environmental goals.
Carter talks 5G and environment with Punchbowl News
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For his membership on both the Energy and Commerce Committee and Select Committee on the Climate, along with his advocacy for 5G expansion nationwide, Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) sat down with Punchbowl News to discuss the impact 5G will have on transportation as part of its series with the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CITA) on 5G's climate impact.
Carter talks 5G and environment with Punchbowl News
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For his membership on both the Energy and Commerce Committee and Select Committee on the Climate, along with his advocacy for 5G expansion nationwide, Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) sat down with Punchbowl News to discuss the impact 5G will have on transportation as part of its series with the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CITA) on 5G's climate impact.
Carter introduces Vehicle Data Access Caucus
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) announced the formation of the Vehicle Data Access Caucus, a bipartisan initiative that aims to bring real solutions regarding vehicle data privacy to the House Floor.
House Democrats shield FCC censorship documents from public
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In today’s Energy and Commerce full committee markup, Committee Democrats struck down a resolution of inquiry offered by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) that would have required the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to disclose any attempts at political censorship.
Carter sounds alarm on conflict of interest threatening veterans’ access to prescription medications
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Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter today to Seileen Mullen, the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, seeking answers about the recent announcement that a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), Express Scripts, will strip pharmaceutical access away from TRICARE patients and their families, a move that presents a clear conflict of interest by financially benefitting pharmacies the PBM owns.
Carter: Democrats are mugging the American people
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The House today passed another Continuing Resolution in lieu of a budget, sending a stop-gap funding measure to President Biden’s desk that will expire on December 16th.
"Georgia's Blueberry Disaster & Farm Bill Relief Programs"
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In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Georgia State Senator Russ Goodman joined Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) to discuss how Congress can work to improve federal disaster relief included in the Farm Bill and how these relief funds can impact farmers throughout the United States.
"Georgia's Blueberry Disaster & Farm Bill Relief Programs"
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In this episode of A Voice for Rural America, Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Georgia State Senator Russ Goodman joined Chairman Dan Newhouse (R-WA) to discuss how Congress can work to improve federal disaster relief included in the Farm Bill and how these relief funds can impact farmers throughout the United States.
Carter introduces bills restricting pay, travel if President fails to meet budget deadlines
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) introduced two bills aimed at enforcing the executive branch’s budget deadlines, which are routinely ignored, causing Congressional delays and lack of transparency for taxpayers.
Carter welcomes Hyundai to Bryan County
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) welcomed the Hyundai Motor Group to Bryan County, Georgia following today’s groundbreaking of their latest electric vehicle manufacturing plant, a $5.54 billion investment that will create more than 8,100 jobs in Georgia:
What’s behind PBMs’ curtain? Abuses, wealth, and barriers to health
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The curtain has been pulled back on Pharmacy Benefit Mangers’ (PBMs) harmful business practices, which leave patients scrambling to afford necessary treatments, cause independent pharmacies to shut their doors, and ignore medical professionals’ expertise.
Carter thanks Ralston for his leadership in Georgia State House
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Following Georgia House Leader David Ralston’s announcement that he will not seek another term in the leadership post, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) thanked his friend for his service to the Peach State:
‘A Future that is Free’: Carter hosts roundtable on state of parents’ rights in education
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) sat down with concerned parents from across the First District to discuss the state of parents’ rights in education.
‘A Nation that is Safe’: Carter urges support for law enforcement, firearm safety following visit with Chatham County Police
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In response to a nationwide rise in violent crime, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) met with the Chatham County Police force to learn more about the state of policing in the First District and offer support to the brave men and women who serve and protect it.
