On day one of his presidency, Biden declared war on American energy and at breakneck speed ended American energy independence and killed thousands of jobs. What came next? Inflation, high interest rates, small businesses closing their doors, and even more inflation.
When you plunge a knife into the heart of our economy, you can’t be surprised when it begins bleeding out.
Fortunately, House Republicans are stepping up and delivering solutions for the American people.
H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, will increase American energy production, reform the permitting process for all industries, reverse this administration’s anti-energy policies, streamline energy infrastructure, and boost the production and processing of critical minerals.
That’s a long way of saying that this bill will make our energy sector more affordable, more efficient, and will create more jobs. First District residents told me that inflation and high energy prices were their number one concern, and House Republicans listened by making it our number one priority.
I’m particularly excited that my bill, H.R. 1070, was included in this package. It will help bring necessary permitting reform and investment in America’s critical mineral mining and processing. Right now, we rely almost entirely on China for critical minerals need for batteries, smartphones, military technologies, and more. Simply put, that is not energy independence. We depend more on China than we have ever relied on any other country for oil, and it is a national security threat.
Our District is one of the few places in America that mines critical minerals, and we are all eager to bring more of this essential and valuable supply chain home.
H.R. 1 is an important step towards renewed American energy independence and I am proud to report that it passed the House of Representatives. |
In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we're celebrating the passage of H.R. 1. |
Monday, March 27, 2023: On Saturday, I was honored to participate in the 22nd annual Shellman Bluff St. Patrick’s Day Parade in North McIntosh County sponsored by the Friends of Shellman Bluff, a group that raises money to support the area's fire departments. The parade is traditionally held the week after St. Patrick’s Day and among the many participating in the parade are golf carts decorated in Irish décor and lots of fun Shriners.
Yesterday, I traveled down to Glynn County to the St. Simons Island Methodist Church where I attended the Eagle Scout Award Ceremony for Vincent Forgione, Liam Middleton, and Kyle Lafferty. I was honored to present each of these fine young men with a flag flown over the United States Capitol in their honor.
I’m on the radio first thing this morning as I join my good friend, Martha Zoller, in Gainesville in Northeast Georgia to discuss news of the day. Afterwards, I have a conference call with Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Senator Roger Marshall (R-KN), Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IW) and their respective staff to discuss legislation we are working on to address the egregious practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in drug pricing.
After our all staff conference call, I head to the airport and fly to Washington. After landing and once in the car in Washington, I have a phone interview with Fox-28 in Savannah to discuss last week’s TikTok hearing.
Once in my office, I meet with staff to review the schedule for the week and later head to our weekly Energy and Commerce (E&C) Communications and Technology (C&T) Huddle with Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) and staff. Next, I head back to my office where I meet with Patients Rising, a national patient advocacy group, to discuss barriers to health care access and affordability.
Afterwards, I head to Downtown Washington where I have the honor of speaking to the National Glass Association before heading back to my office where I host a great Tele-Town Hall with great questions and comments from constituents in the First District.
Next, I head to our weekly Whip Team meeting before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week. After votes, I remain in the House Chamber and honor the memory of Dr. Jessica Miller-Mullinix, a beloved Savannah Physician who recently passed away at the tender age of 35 after a long battle with breast cancer. |
Rep. Carter pays tribute to Dr. Jessica Miller-Mullinix from the House floor |
Tuesday, March 28, 2023: I’m at the White House first thing this morning as I escort members of the Pooler City Council for a tour. Once back at the Capitol, I head to a Border Security Caucus meeting where we hear from Sherriff Brad Coe of Kinney County, TX, who shares with us the challenges facing law enforcement due to illegal immigration and this administration.
Next, I head to our weekly GOP Conference before heading to an E&C Environment Subcommittee hearing with representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the federal response to the horrific train derailment in East Palestine.
Afterwards, I head to an E&C C&T Subcommittee hearing on Big Tech Censorship before having a meeting with our legislative staff to discuss details of more hearings on tap for this week.
Later, I head to an E&C Health Subcommittee hearing on Price Transparency in Health care before heading to my office to meet with my good friend Don Munoz from Boston, MA, to discuss US-Israel relations. After heading down to the House Chamber for our only vote series of the day, I head back to my office where I have a series of meetings including with the pharmaceutical company Romark, Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Christopher Nunn, representatives from the Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station in Valdosta, National League of Cities, Global Health Advocacy for Malaria, and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown. I also have a phone conference with University of Georgia Athletic Department personnel to hear their concerns regarding Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college sports.
Later, I head back to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to long time Pierce County High School Athletic Director Brandon Jernigan, who was recently named Athletic Director of the Year for Region 3-AA in the State of Georgia. |
Rep. Carter meets with representatives from National League of Cities |
Wednesday, March 29, 2023: After an off the record meeting with my communications director and a reporter from Politico, I’m back in my office where I meet with my good friend Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) to discuss bipartisan legislation we are working on.
Next, I head to an E&C Health Subcommittee hearing where we hear from Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra regarding President Joe Biden’s FY24 budget. Next, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Jekyll Island Authority Director Jones Hooks, former Savannah Country Day School Teacher and Coach Charlene Saunders, the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement, and new Atlanta Journal Constitution (AJC) editor Leroy Chapman.
After heading to the E&C Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee where I waive on to ask questions regarding Protecting College Athletes’ NIL Dealmaking Rights, I head to the Budget Committee where we have a fiscal state of the union hearing.
Once back in my office, I have a virtual interview with WTOC-TV in Savannah to discuss the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) making naloxone available to be sold over the counter before heading off Capitol Hill to record a Public Service Announcement (PSA) with the Weather Channel.
Once back in my office, I have a virtual call with Georgia Bikes before meeting with the American Rental Association, National Association of Secondary School Principals, and the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA).
Next, I run to the House Chamber where I speak on H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, before returning to my office where I meet with the March of Dimes, Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson, Publix, and the Georgia Apartment Association.
Later, I head back to the House Chamber for our final vote series of the day. |
Rep. Carter with Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) at hearing on NIL Dealmaking Rights |
Thursday, March 30, 2023: I’m live on the radio with my good friend Scott James in Valdosta this morning before having a live interview on Fox Business as a panelist on Mornings with Maria.
Afterwards, I head to an E&C Health Subcommittee hearing on Animal Drugs before heading to the House Chamber for our final vote series of the week.
Next, I head to a meeting of the American Medical Association (AMA) as we celebrate National Doctors Day before heading off Capitol Hill where I speak at The Hill's event of Patient Affordability. Once back in my office, I record this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing before heading to the airport for my return trip home. |
Rep. Carter speaks at The Hill's event on patient access and affordability |
Friday, March 31, 2023: After our weekly Band of Brothers meeting in Garden City, I have a series of radio interviews beginning with Scott Ryfun in Brunswick, followed by Black Crow Media in Valdosta, and end with Morning Xtra in Atlanta.
Next, I have a meeting with a constituent in Pooler before heading to our Savannah District office. Later, I have a meeting in Savannah with another constituent before heading to Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Services on Henry St. where the great staff and board members share with me information on the much needed work being done here and for a tour of the facility.
Once back in our Savannah District office, I participate in a video being composed by the Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) entitled “Where Are They Now?” After filming a video for the First Congressional Republican Convention to be held next month, I head back to Pooler to end another very busy week. |
Rep. Carter visits Park Place Outreach Youth Emergency Services |
Click here for this week's vote sheet in the House. |
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