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Carter Supports Border Wall, Secures Critical Blueberry Disaster Assistance December 21, 2018 Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) supported legislation last night which provides important funding for President Trump's border wall. The federal funding legislation passed by the United States House of Representatives provides $5.7 billion for the wall. "Over the past few days I've heard from many residents in the First District loud and clear," said Carter. "I've been hearing a loud 'build the wall' and I couldn't agree more. I have been to the Southwest border and I have seen the th... More
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Carter Supports Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform December 20, 2018 Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) voted today in support of bipartisan legislation to reform America's criminal justice system. "In the Georgia General Assembly, I was proud to work with Governor Nathan Deal on this important issue," said Carter. "Georgia has been a leader and an example for the rest of the nation in effective criminal justice reform. I'm glad to see the federal government has followed Georgia's lead today. This legislation will work to reduce recidivism and reform some... More
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Carter: Farm Bill Does Not Support Georgia Growers December 12, 2018 Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) voted against legislation today that fails to support a critical part of the First District of Georgia's agricultural community. After months of negotiations by Carter, the Agriculture Improvement Act, also known as the Farm Bill, did not include the adequate crop assistance Georgia's blueberry farmers need to recover from the devastating winter in 2017. "I certainly wanted to vote in support of the Farm Bill today," said Carter. "As Georgia's top indus... More
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Isakson, Perdue, Carter Secure Critical Funding to Advance Savannah Harbor Expansion Project November 21, 2018 U.S. Senators Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., David Perdue, R-Ga., and U.S. Representative Buddy Carter, R-Ga.-01, have secured additional federal funding to keep the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP) on track in 2019. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released its fiscal year 2019 work plan, which includes $52.12 million in additional funds for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. This additional funding, combined with the President Trump’s original budget request of $49 million, brings th... More
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Carter Bills to Combat the Opioid Crisis Signed into Law Today October 24, 2018 President Donald Trump today signed into law a bipartisan, bicameral package designed to combat the opioid epidemic. Included in the package are three bills introduced by Congressman Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-Ga.) as part of his ongoing efforts to end the epidemic. "I am excited and proud that this package was signed into law today," said Carter. "While working with members on both sides of the aisle to create these solutions to combat this crisis, I learned from constituents, colleagues, and ot... More
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