US Representative Earl L. Carter (R-GA-1)
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Recent News About US Representative Earl L. Carter (R-GA-1)
Carter praises passage of mental health legislation: “This is how we heal America”
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In the face of a nationwide mental health crisis, the U.S. House of Representatives, with support from Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), today passed the bipartisan Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act, which will improve school safety for young Americans and provide necessary aid to those suffering from severe mental illness.
Carter, Warnock urge HHS to house health research agency in Georgia
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The entire Georgia Congressional delegation, led by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) and Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA), sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra urging him to house the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) headquarters in Georgia.
Carter keeps Savannah’s Combat Readiness Training Center off chopping block
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The House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee released a report denying the Biden Administration’s FY2023 budget request to close the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC).
Carter introduces bill to strengthen U.S. nuclear industry
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Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced the bipartisan Global Nuclear Energy Assessment and Cooperation Act, alongside Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA).
Carter on House Democrats’ Failure to Budget
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), a member of the Budget Committee, gave the following statement after the House Budget Committee quietly passed a $1.6 trillion “deeming resolution” instead of fulfilling their legal obligation to pass a budget:
Carter’s fight against predatory drug pricing leads FTC to launch inquiry
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In a major win for patients, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today unanimously approved to launch an inquiry examining pharmacy benefit managers' (PBMs) unfair and deceptive business practices.
Carter calls for report on PBMs’ impact on rising drug costs
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In a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina M. Khan, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) called for an investigation into Pharmacy Benefit Manager’s (PBMs) predatory practices, which lead to higher prices on prescription medications for patients.
Carter pens letter calling for Taiwan to join the WHO
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) led a letter, signed by 15 Members of the GOP Doctors Caucus, to World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus today advocating for Taiwan’s inclusion in the organization.
Carter applauds new Hyundai electric vehicle plant in Bryan County
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Hyundai Motor Group announced today that Bryan County will host its newest electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant, which will create 8,100 jobs.
Carter secures funding for water infrastructure projects in Georgia’s First District
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The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee this week introduced H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which includes funding for three local water infrastructure projects sponsored by Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA).
Carter, Warnock lead letter calling for Savannah CRTC to remain open
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In a letter to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, Rep. Earl L.
Carter calls for increased domestic manufacturing in light of medical dye shortage
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Due to COVID-19 related factory shutdowns in China, U.S. hospitals are forced to ration the dye used in medical scans, leading to canceled appointments and incomplete imaging.
Carter recognizes National Fentanyl Awareness Day
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Today is the first annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Rep Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA), a pharmacist by trade, is educating families about the dangers of this lethal drug.
Carter leads bill to combat inflation, pay federal debt
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Inflation, fueled by runaway government spending, is at 8.5%, a forty-year high. At the same time, the federal debt has surpassed $30 trillion.
Carter sits down with Veterans groups to discuss support for burn pit legislation
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Rep. Earl L.
Carter leads bills to lower drug costs in E&C FDA Package
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The Energy and Commerce Committee unveiled its bipartisan package to reauthorize the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) User Fee Agreements.
Carter defends Title 42 amidst Biden’s Border Crisis
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Today on the House Floor, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) called for immediate consideration of H.R. 471, a bill that would block the Biden Administration’s planned revocation of Title 42:
Carter: Biden is killing our economy
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Our GDP fell 1.4% in the first quarter of 2022 according to data released today, the weakest showing since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) responded to this dismal number, which fell far below economists’ expectations:
At Carter’s urging, FTC Chair acknowledges dangers of PBMs
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Since day one in Congress, Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) has been sounding the alarm on the predatory practices of the pharmaceutical industry’s middlemen, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Carter earns award for conservative achievement
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Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) earned the American Conservative Union Foundation’s (ACUF) Award for Conservative Achievement for his dedication to conservative values during the first session of the 117th Congress.
