Monday, March 24, 2025: On Saturday, I was in Nashville, TN, attending the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) annual exposition, and had the pleasure of joining a panel compiled by the American Pharmacy Cooperative, Inc. (APCI) to discuss pharmacy legislation before Congress and advocacy. Afterwards, I had the opportunity to meet with Georgia Pharmacy Association (GPhA) CEO Dawn Randolph and Academy of Independent Pharmacy (AIP) VP Jonathan Marquiss before touring the Exhibit Hall with APhA Leadership and then addressing the APhA Student Board. I also had the opportunity to meet with Georgia constituents attending the exposition and attend a few receptions with industry and corporate sponsors. Before heading back to Washington this morning, I’m live on Newsmax as we discuss legislation I have introduced requiring a physical signature by any President who signs a Presidential Pardon and news of the day. Once back in our office, I meet with Joe Fowler with Common Thread Ministries who visits the Capitol frequently to pray with me. Joe also leads a group of ministers including my friends Kenny Grant, Ben Martin, and Lucas Rameriz who pray for me weekly. I am very thankful for their prayers and all those who lift up our work here in Washington through their prayers. Afterwards, I have a series of staff meetings including with our district staff, communications staff and scheduling staff before taping a virtual interview for The Hill’s Healthcare Next Summitt to discuss legislative priorities for the Health Subcommittee of Energy and Commerce (E&C) that I chair. After a meeting with our legislative staff, we have our weekly meeting with staff from the E&C Health subcommittee before I meet with the youngest pharmacist in Congress, my good friend, Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) to discuss legislation. Next, I head to a meeting of the Chairs and Vice-Chairs of E&C and return to our office a short time later where I host a tele-town hall meeting with my special guest, Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX) who discusses legislation he has introduced and I have co-sponsored calling for articles of impeachment against US District Judge James Boasberg. At one time during the call we hit an office record of 10,300 listeners on the call. After our weekly Whip Team meeting, I head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week.
Rep. Carter on Newsmax
Tuesday, March 25, 2025: I join leadership from Ways and Means, E&C, Ed & Workforce and Appropriations this morning as we have a working breakfast with new Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Bobby Kennedy, Jr. at his office next to the Capitol. After a great meeting where we discuss priorities for HHS and each of our committees, I head back to Capitol Hill where we have our weekly GOP Conference meeting and, once back in our office, I meet with Canadian Steamship Lines (CSL) representatives to discuss potential increased port fees on non-USA built ships. Next, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Jekyll Island bars Tortuga Jacks and The Wharf for being named some of Georgia’s Best Bars, Lydia Thompson from Jekyll Island who recently passed, the Port of Brunswick for becoming the number one ro/ro port in the country, and Brynn Grant from Liberty County who has recently been honored as Georgia’s Women of the Year. Once back in our office, I meet with my good friend, Dr. Mark Murphy from Savannah, followed by a meeting with my fellow Georgia House delegation member, Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA). Next, I head to the Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) where I greet students from Savannah Christian Preparatory School who are visiting the Capitol this week. Afterwards, I head back to the House Chamber for our first and only vote series of the day before heading back to our office where I meet with a constituent. Next, I have a virtual call with Benedictine student Julian Watson to congratulate him on his acceptance to the Merchant Marine Academy. After joining in on our all staff call, I meet with the CEO of Nextracker, a solar manufacturing company, before heading to a VA committee hearing where I waive on and ask questions of Missy Jarrott from Savannah who lost her veteran son to Fentanyl poisoning after his numerous requests for an appointment at the VA were denied. My afternoon is filled with office meetings including with the National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA), Richard Fox Mars with JCB in Pooler, the World Wildlife Fund and the CEO of Heimdal, an American carbon capture company.
Rep. Carter meets with Secretary Kennedy
Wednesday, March 26, 2025: I’m back and forth to Savannah today as I fly in early this morning and meet with Chatham County Recorders Court Judge Joe Huffman before heading to the Hyundai Metaplant in Bryan County for their ribbon cutting and the announcement that they are undertaking an expansion project of this brand-new facility. This historic event is the result of the single, largest economic development project in the history of our state- a $7.6 billion investment that is predicted to generate 8,500 jobs. Wow!
Rep. Carter at the Hyundai Metaplant Grand Opening
Thursday, March 27, 2025: I’m back in Washington this morning and after our weekly Doctor’s Caucus meeting, I head to our weekly GOP E&C breakfast and afterwards, head to the House Chamber for our final vote series of the week. Next, I pay tribute to Tiffany Cooper from Long County who recently passed before heading to the plaza steps to have a picture taken with the Doctor’s Caucus. Next, I head off Capitol Hill for a meeting with Savannah native Hunt Wasden who represents Allegiant Airlines before heading back to our office where I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing. After meeting with a group of healthcare CEO’s, I meet with my good friend Brent Layton and his colleagues at Homeward, a healthcare delivery company focusing on rural areas. Next, I meet with the Capitol Police to discuss having Naloxone placed alongside defibrillators in the Capitol, before meeting with the Georgia Health Care Association (GHCA)/Georgia Center for Assisted Living (GCAL). After a virtual meeting with Dr. Regina Herzingler from Harvard Business School to discuss the lack of hospital capacity in emergency situations and proposed solutions, I meet with my good friend Pritpal Singh from Savannah and his partner, Ash Shaaban. Next, I head off Capitol Hill for a meeting with Maximus, a company that delivers health services to patients before heading to the headquarters of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions (C2ES) where I participate in a question-and-answer session with the CEO and around 50 of their members.
Rep. Carter with the Doctors Caucus
Friday, March 28, 2025: I’m in Atlanta this morning and live for a radio roundtable on Morning Xtra with Tug Cowart and Ben Burnett as we discuss tax policy and news of the day and have Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) call in for an update on the budget reconciliation process we are currently undertaking in Congress.
Rep. Carter joins Morning Xtra
