Monday marked the first 100 days of the 118th Congress. House Republicans have accomplished a lot since we regained the majority. We promised to create an economy that’s strong, a nation that’s safe, a future that’s built on freedom, and a government that’s accountable and we’ve made progress on these goals by:
- Passing the 118th Congress Rules Package in order to create the most Member-driven, open, transparent, and accountable House of Representatives to date.
- Re-opening the People’s House to the American people after being locked down for two years under Nancy Pelosi.
- Defunding Joe Biden’s army of 87,000 IRS agents.
- Eliminating the Military Vaccine Mandate.
- Establishing the bipartisan Select Committee on China to work toward protecting and strengthening America for the next century against the threats we face from a rising Communist China.
- Establishing a Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.
- Stopping selling of our Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to Communist China.
- Protecting and strengthened America’s SPR.
- Nullifying DC's Soft on Crime Bill.
- Defending the right to life with the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
- Terminating the COVID-19 national emergency.
- Passing H.R. 5, the Parents’ Bill of Rights.
- Passing H.R.1, the Lower Energy Costs Act.
And this is just the start. Not only have we passed 59 bills, with President Biden already signing three into law, but we broke a modern record of holding 42 committee hearings in a single day. We’re getting back to work and ending the nightmare that has been one-party democrat rule.
In the spirit of transparency, I also wanted to give you an update on the work I and my team have done to put the First District First, from D.C., to the southern border, and right here in Georgia. |
Thank you for giving me the best job in the world and I can’t wait to continue delivering results for the First District. |
In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we are standing up for women and girls in sports. |
Monday, April 17, 2023: On Saturday, I had an early morning interview with Newsmax to discuss the Fair Tax Act and HR 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, that we passed out of the House last week. Yesterday, I joined in on a GOP member call to discuss the debt ceiling and our plans to ensure responsible reforms are included in the negotiations.
This morning, I’m at Encompass Health Care in Savannah where I am honored to speak at the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating their expansion from 50 to 60 beds as well as added rehabilitation therapy space and more services.
Immediately afterwards, I head to the airport for my trip to Washington and, once back at the Capitol, I have a scheduling meeting with my staff before having a legislative staff meeting to discuss the hearings coming up this week.
Next, I have a virtual interview with A Starting Point to discuss the Waters of the US (WOTUS) Act under which waterbodies are federally regulated. WOTUS falls under the Clean Water Act, which is under the jurisdiction of the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Environmental, Manufacturing, & Critical Materials subcommittee that I serve on.
After our weekly E&C Communications and Technology (C&T) Subcommittee huddle to discuss this week's business, I head back to my office where I have a conference call with Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough to discuss the impact of the fentanyl epidemic in our nation on our veterans.
Next, I have a meeting with Mark Sobol who is working with our office in the Congressional Excellence Program before heading to our weekly Whip Team meeting.
Before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week, I head to a GOP press conference on the Capitol balcony to review our conference’s first 100 days in the majority.
After votes, I remain in the chamber and pay tribute to Ruth Stuenckel from Savannah who recently passed before heading to a meeting with members of the Georgia Rural Broadband Association who are visiting this week. |
Rep. Carter at House Republican Conference first 100 days press conference |
Tuesday, April 18, 2023: After an early morning meeting with Dan Ammann, President of ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions to discuss their programs that focus on carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, and second-generation biofuels, I head to our weekly GOP Conference where the topic of discussion this week is the debt ceiling negotiations.
Next, I head to an E&C Innovation, Data and Commerce (IDC) Subcommittee meeting where we review the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) budget with Chairperson Lina Kahn.
Afterwards, I head to a member only meeting of the Budget Committee where we discuss our options for submitting a budget this year before heading to the Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) committee where I present projects in our district I have submitted for funding this year.
Next, I head off Capitol Hill for a meeting with representatives from various pharmacy associations and, once back at the Capitol, I speak at a forum dealing with spectrum use in our country before heading to the House chamber for our first vote series of the day.
Afterwards, I head to Statuary Hall where I greet this year’s winners of the Congressional App Challenge before heading to an E&C Energy subcommittee hearing on nuclear energy.
Once back in my office, I have a number of meetings beginning with executives from Chick-Fil-A, followed by Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN), College of American Pathologists, Georgia Shellfish Growers Association, Crop Insurance Professionals, and the GA Rural Broadband Association.
After our second vote series of the day, I remain in the House chamber and pay tribute to my good friend Martha Zoller from Gainesville who was recently recognized as Talker magazine's “Woman of the Year.” Remaining in the House Chamber, I host a special order tonight on the FairTax Act, a consumption tax proposal that would, if enacted, would make today the last Tax Day ever. |
Rep. Carter hosts special order on the FairTax |
Wednesday, April 19, 2023: After our weekly GOP Doctor’s Caucus meeting where we hear from officials from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Treasury regarding the work they are doing to combat the fentanyl crisis in our country, I head back to my office where I meet with representatives from the Community Oncology Alliance to discuss the 340B drug program.
Next, I head to the “Congressional Climate Bootcamp” where we discuss Republicans' environmental priorities before heading to an E&C Health Subcommittee hearing with Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) officials to discuss legislation we are considering to bolster the health care workforce.
Afterwards, I head to an E&C C&T Subcommittee hearing on permitting reforms before heading to a Conservative Climate Caucus (CCC) meeting with Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.
Once back in my office, I have a series of meetings beginning with United Motorcoach Association, followed by MiMedex, National Down Syndrome Society, National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), Goodwill Industries International, Healthcare Distribution Alliance, and the Georgia Electric Cooperatives.
Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day and preside as Speaker Pro-tem during the series. I remain in the House Chamber afterwards and speak on the Disaster Deforestation Act before heading to a member’s only top secret briefing on intelligence leaks. |
Rep. Carter meets with Goodwill Industries International |
Thursday, April 20, 2023: After our weekly E&C member breakfast this morning, I head off Capitol Hill where I meet with my longtime friend Marty Daniel before heading to the House chamber for our final vote series of the week.
Afterwards, I remain in the House chamber and pay tribute to Wayne County Chiropractor and retired Navy SEAL, Dr. Howard Wasdin, who was tragically killed in a plane crash last week.
Next, I head to one of the many softball fields on the National Mall where I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing before heading back to Capitol Hill where I speak to the Alliance for Transparent and Affordable Prescriptions and share with them the work we are doing to rein in Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).
Afterwards, I head back off Capitol Hill where I am honored to accept the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2023 Visionary Award. This is the second time I have been presented with this prestigious award and I am truly honored.
Once back on Capitol Hill, I meet with members of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce who are in town before heading back to my office and meeting with my former Congressional Colleague, Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL), to discuss pandemic preparedness.
After a virtual interview with One America News (OAN) to discuss the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, I head back off Capitol Hill where I accept the Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) Congressional Award at their annual Summit & Good Drug Policy Conference. |
Rep. Carter meets with health care group |
Click here for this week's vote sheet in the House. |
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