President Joe Biden falsely claimed that the Limit, Save, Grow Act, which raises the debt ceiling responsibly while also growing the economy and saving American taxpayers money, will cut veterans benefits.
This is false. The Washington Post even acknowledged that “the White House acts as if the numbers it conjured up are real,” when in fact the bill never mentions veterans.
There are no cuts to the Veterans Administration or veterans benefits in this bill, which simply caps government funding at December 2022 levels; the same numbers we were operating under when the Biden administration called veterans’ health care “world-class.”
Republicans have always put veterans first in our budget proposals and will continue to do so throughout the 118th Congress. Already, we’ve passed four bills that will improve veterans benefits. We’re also fighting for responsible cuts to wasteful spending as part of the debt limit negotiations, because if our federal debt continues to climb, soon we will not be able to provide any of the benefits our veterans are entitled to.
I’m also a proud co-sponsor of the Major Richard Star Act, which grants disability benefits to all combat-disabled uniformed services retirees, no matter their years of service. I hope to see that bill, and the many other pieces of legislation that similarly improve veterans benefits and outcomes, pass the House this Congress and be signed into law.
Freedom isn’t free, but talk is cheap, and it’s time for Biden to start working with Republicans to improve veteran’s lives. |
In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we're talking about the pharmaceutical industry's hidden middlemen: PBMs. |
Monday, May 22, 2023: Yesterday, I attended a joint meeting of the Bryan, Liberty, McIntosh and Glynn County GOP parties held at Sunbury in Liberty County. The guest speaker for the event was my former Georgia State Senate colleague, Josh McKoon, who is running for Chairman of the Georgia Republican Party.
This morning, I’m at the airport for my flight to Washington, D.C. but, before boarding, I join a conference room where I join the American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF) for a webinar discussion on Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) like that we export at Elba Island near Savannah.
Once back in my office in Washington, I have a radio interview with Wilkow Majority as we discuss the debt ceiling negotiations and the HALT Fentanyl Act that we will be voting on this week.
Next, I have a virtual interview with the Savannah Morning News (SMN) where we discuss the HALT Fentanyl Act as well as the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) legislation being voted on this week.
After heading to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Communications and Technology (C&T) Subcommittee huddle in Chairman Bob Latta’s (R-OH) office, I’m back in my office as I meet with the Charge d’Affairs of the Chinese Embassy, Mrs. Xu Xueyuan.
After meetings with our weekly communications and legislative meetings, I head to the House recording studio where I record a message for the First Preparatory Christian Academy graduation this weekend in Hinesville in Liberty County.
Afterwards, 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 pay tribute to Jerry Hogan, Sr., from Savannah who recently passed before heading to a Bipartisan Fiscal Forum hosted by the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget to discuss the national debt. |
Rep. Carter discusses PBMs, HALT Fentanyl Act with Savannah Now |
Tuesday, May 23, 2023: This morning, I am honored to join a bipartisan roundtable discussion with senior executives from German companies to discuss the current business outlook in terms of transatlantic trade and investment, climate and energy policy and corporate finance. Afterwards, I head to our weekly GOP Conference before heading to an E&C C&T subcommittee hearing on the reauthorization of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
Next, I head to the Lymphedema Treatment Act Awards ceremony where I am honored alongside Rep. Jan Schakowsky (R-IL) for our co-sponsorship of legislation that was signed into law last session.
After a meeting in my office with GSK, a pharmaceutical manufacturer, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day and remain in the chamber afterwards to speak on the Heavy-Duty Engine CRA that is being debated before returning to my office where I have meetings with National Rural Letter Carriers, Nextdoor, American Society for Radiation Oncology and Academy of General Dentistry.
After I head to the Oversight and Accountability Committee where I wave on during the hearing on the role of PBMs in prescription drug markets, I head to the Majority Whip’s office for a Farm Bill listening session to advocate for policies that will enhance Georgia’s number one industry.
Next, I head to the House Chamber for our second vote series of the day and remain in the chamber afterwards and pay tribute to longtime Savannah homebuilder Jimmy Wilson, who recently passed. Afterwards, I enjoy visiting with the Georgia delegation of Certified Public Accountants (CPA’s) who are visiting the Capitol, including my good friends Carlton Hodges from Effingham County and Debbie and Darrell Thaw from Glynn County. |
Rep. Carter attends Georgia CPA reception |
Wednesday, May 24, 2023: We have a special called meeting of the Doctor’s Caucus this morning as we hear from the Health Care Supply Chain Association (HSCA) regarding their efforts to address supply chain issues post-pandemic.
Afterwards, I head off Capitol Hill for a meeting with members of the Forestry Industry before heading to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Camden County resident Dave Reilly for his work with the Navy League, Maureen ‘Mo’ Brown from Pierce County who recently retired, and Matt Campbell, Buck Holly and Patrick Kisgen for their work with the Coastal Georgia Honor Flight.
Next, I head to the E&C John Dingell Committee Room where we have our official 118th Congress committee portrait taken before beginning a markup of 17 bills from the Health and C&T Subcommittees that lasts from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
During breaks in the markup, I meet with National Association of Enrolled Agents, One Oncology, American College of Physicians, and International Paper. After the markup, I have a virtual interview with A Starting Point to discuss PBMs before heading to the House Chamber for our only vote series of the day.
After votes, I remain in the Chamber and speak on the HALT Fentanyl Act that is being debated. Later in the evening, I host a gathering of former members of my staff who remain in the Washington, D.C. area. |
Rep. Carter discusses PBMs in House Oversight and Accountability hearing |
Thursday, May 25, 2023: At our weekly Doctor’s Caucus meeting this morning we hear from staff from the Budget Committee on what is being discussed in the FY ‘24 Medicaid/Medicare budget.
Afterwards, I head off Capitol Hill where I meet with the Republican Leadership for Georgia group before heading back to the Capitol for a GOP policy conference on reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration and our priorities to support Gulfstream continuing to lead the world in the production of safe and efficient aircraft.
Next, I head to the Capitol Plaza for a picture with the Western Caucus before heading to the House Chamber for our final vote series of the week. Afterwards, I remain in the Chamber and pay tribute to Jewish American Heritage Month before returning to my office where I record this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing.
Next, I have an interview with WTOC TV in Savannah to discuss the HALT Fentanyl Act followed by an all staff conference call and a legislative staff meeting. After an interview with FOX 28 in Savannah to discuss the HALT Fentanyl Act, I have a scheduling meeting with staff before heading out for the week.
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Rep. Carter speaks on HALT Fentanyl Act |
Friday, May 26, 2023: After an early morning interview with my good friend Scott Ryfun on Straight Talk radio, I join a panel on Fox Business’s Mornings with Maria as we discuss the latest financial figures, the debt ceiling negotiations and other news of the day.
Next, I join the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) hurricane roundtable my office is hosting in Glynn County and address them virtually before having a virtual interview on Newsmax where we discuss the debt ceiling negotiations, HALT Fentanyl Act and other news of the day.
Later, I have two virtual meetings with constituents in my Brunswick office before having a Whip Team conference call to bring us up to date on the debt ceiling negotiations. |
Rep. Carter on Mornings with Maria |
Click here for this week's vote sheet in the House. |
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