Save our gas stoves

House Republicans are standing up for Americans and against President Biden and extreme Democrats' green new deal agenda with the introduction of the Save Our Gas Stoves Act and the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act.

Biden and extreme Democrats are attempting to ban gas cooking appliances in the name of "climate activism." Banning gas cooking appliances would burden American families with high electricity bills, take away consumer choice, and greatly decrease appliance functionality.

Not only would a de facto ban on appliances force Americans to spend an additional 23 hours a year just boiling water, but it would also put jobs in the natural gas industry, which employs 4.1 million people, at risk. On top of that, the 187 million Americans who use natural gas for its affordability and reliability would have to find an alternative, despite 71% of Americans having a favorable opinion of natural gas.

This is big government intrusion at its finest and must be stopped.

Now, my colleagues on the left want to pretend like a gas stove ban isn’t happening. They’re calling it hysteria and a conspiracy. Meanwhile, their own administration is going on record about its desire to bring insert bureaucracy into your appliances:

In January 2023, while discussing gas stoves, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commissioner (CPSC) Richard Trumka Jr. stated that “Any option is on the table. Products that can’t be made safe can be banned."
The CPSC then voted 3-1 to issue a request for information (RFI) seeking public input on the dangers of gas stoves and proposed solutions to those hazards.
In February 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE) issued a proposed rule that, if finalized, would set maximum annual energy consumption standards for electric and gas cooking tops manufactured and sold into commerce.
DOE said in a notice of proposed rulemaking, it has “tentatively concluded” that new energy conservation standards for stove appliances would be technologically feasible and economically justified.
DOE has estimated that manufacturers would incur conversion costs of $183.4 million to comply with the standards.

I look forward to passing the Save Our Gas Stoves Act and the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act so we can show President Biden exactly what we think about his war against American consumers.

buddy's briefing

In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we're talking about saving AM radio.

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Monday, June 5, 2023: On Saturday, I had a live interview on Newsmax to discuss the Fiscal Responsibility Act that we passed last week that raises the debt ceiling and is a good first step on bringing financial sanity back to Washington. I also stopped by the Southside Celebration Day at Tribble Park in Southside Savannah as the park is now open after being closed for nearly half a year for lake repairs and other improvements.

Back in Washington, D.C., I attend our weekly Whip Team meeting followed by votes. After votes, I remain in the House Chamber and pay tribute to the late Jim Brown, considered by most to be the greatest running back in the history of the National Football League (NFL) as well as the greatest lacrosse player of all time. Interestingly, Jim Brown was born on St. Simons Island in the First District before moving to New York where he grew up.

Next, I meet with members of the Valdosta/Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce who are in town this week.

Rep. Carter received Federal Legislator of the Year award

Tuesday, June 6, 2023: I’m up early this morning and in the Washington studios of One America News (OAN) as I have an on-camera interview where we discuss a number of topics including the Fiscal Responsibility Act, gas stoves, and other news of the day.

Next, I head to a Digital Dialogue Forum (DDF) where I am the guest speaker and speak on current technology and related issues. DDF is a coalition of world-leading technology companies, widely regarded as Washington’s leading technology policy roundtable.

Once back at the Capitol, I head to our weekly GOP Conference meeting before heading to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Communications and Technology (C&T) Subcommittee hearing on AM radios, a topic I discuss this week in Buddy’s Briefing.

Afterwards, I head to an E&C Environmental Subcommittee hearing on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Power Plan before heading back to my office where I meet with my good friend Don Munoz from Boston, MA, to discuss U.S.-Israel relations, before having a legislative staff meeting followed by a scheduling meeting.

After meeting with representatives from the American Pilots Association, I head to a Natural Resources Committee hearing on the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) speed restriction rule regarding right whales. Although I am not a member of the committee, I am allowed to waive on and, as the representative of the entire coast of Georgia, feel obligated to do so.

Next, I head to the House recording studio in the Rayburn Building where I record a video for the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) to discuss the importance of forests in the State of Georgia.

After heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day, I head back to my office where I have meetings with Hapag-Lloyd, Georgia Center of Oncology Research and Education, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, and EarthEcho Youth Leadership Council. After a meeting with other members of the Georgia Delegation and the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, I head back to my office where I meet with the Digital Therapeutics Alliance and the Krolikowski family from Savannah.

Next, I head to a fireside chat on cancer trials sponsored by the Lazarex Cancer Foundation followed by a roundtable discussion of energy policy with the American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF)-Batelle.

Rep. Carter meets with Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, June 7, 2023: I’m up early again this morning as I have a radio interview with Morning Xtra in Atlanta as we discuss the Fiscal Responsibility Act and debt ceiling negotiations.

Next, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Albert Shelander from Glynn County, the Savannah Christian Girls Golf team and Terry Tolbert from Savannah. Afterwards, I head to Statuary Hall in the Capitol for the dedication ceremony of the statue of Willa Cather from Nebraska, before heading off Capitol Hill where I meet with Tzedek Association.

Once back on Capitol Hill, I attend the conservative Republican Study Committee (RSC) meeting where we hear from Greg Sankey, Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL). Once back in my office, I have meetings with Faces & Voices of Recovery, McKesson Advocacy Ambassadors, Georgia-Turkish American Community, International Paper, Oceana, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, Conservatives for Clean Energy and Manufactured Housing Institute.

After an E&C member huddle to discuss upcoming hearings, I head off Capitol Hill where I am honored to receive the 2023 Congressional Rainey Freedom Award that honors the legacy of Congressman Joseph H. Rainey of South Carolina, who was enslaved and became the first Black American to serve in the United States House of Representatives.

Rep. Carter with Savannah Scubanaughts 6/7/23

Rep. Carter meets with Savannah Scubanaughts

Thursday, June 8, 2023: After a meeting off Capitol Hill with the U.S. President CEO of Walmart, Doug McMillon, I head back to Capitol Hill for our weekly GOP Doctor’s Caucus meeting where our special guest is Dr. Marc Siegel.

Next, I head to the office of my Congressional colleague, Rep. Gary Palmer (R-AL), for a meeting with SEC Commissioner Greg Sanky, University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban, and other members of Congress as we hear from Coach Saban about the challenges surrounding NIL and the need for federal legislation.

Once back in my office, I have meetings with Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA), Georgia Council for Recovery, and Seafood Nutrition Partnership, before heading to the Senate where I meet with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) to discuss pharmacy legislation.

Once back in my office, I head to the airport for my return trip home and, during the drive to the airport, I record this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing inside my staff member’s car.

Rep. Carter at GOP Doctors Caucus meeting

VOTES IN THE HOUSE THIS WEEK

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