Codified: Trump’s Agenda

This week, House Republicans codified another set of President Trump’s executive orders to protect small businesses. We all know that the Biden-Harris administration prioritized illegal immigrants over hardworking Americans, and the result was eroded trust between Main Street, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and our government as a whole.

We are working to restore that trust and build a system that works for taxpayers, not illegal immigrants stealing resources on your dime.

That’s why I was proud to vote in favor of two key bills that codified executive orders passed by President Trump. Here’s a rundown of what these bills do:

H.R. 2931 – Save SBA from Sanctuary Cities Act: Would relocate SBA offices out of sanctuary jurisdictions and into jurisdictions which do not limit their cooperation with federal agencies charged with immigration enforcement.
H.R. 2966 – American Entrepreneurs First Act: Would require proof of citizenship for the SBA assistance applications to ensure that only legal, eligible applicants can access SBA programs.

Together, these bills protect SBA employees’ safety by ensuring they do not need to work in cities that provide safe haven to criminal illegal aliens. It also pulls federal funding out of so-called sanctuary cities by relocating these facilities, ensuring that noncompliance with the law is punished, not rewarded.

In addition, we are also putting the American worker first by requiring that any SBA assistance programs – which are funded by you, the taxpayer – go only to legal U.S. citizens. This is a common sense move that will uphold the integrity of SBA and prioritize those law-abiding citizens who are supposed to benefit from these programs, not people who should have never been here in the first place.

It’s important that we do our part in Congress to codify executive orders, so another president can’t come in and undo all the great progress that President Trump has made. Once the Senate acts, and I’m calling on them to do so quickly, these protections will be enshrined into law.

Regardless of who is in the Oval Office, with these bills we are ensuring that your rights and safety are protected.

Buddy's Briefing

In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we are discussing the passage of the SUPPORT Reauthorization Act, and what it means in combatting the opioid and fentanyl crises.

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Monday, June 2, 2025: On Saturday of this past weekend, I had a virtual conference with a business group in Atlanta to update them on issues in Washington, DC. I also traveled to St. Marys in Camden County where I was honored to be the guest speaker at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Patrol Boat Dedication and Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home celebration. This annual event is a Memorial Day remembrance event and was held at the Howard Gilman Memorial Waterfront Park on the river. Led by former VFW State Commander Patsy Schreiber, the event honored all Vietnam Veterans in the community and featured a dedication and boat rides on the recently refurbished Patrol Boat. Later in the day, I traveled to Savannah where I attended the Equine Valor Project non-profit launch on River Street. The mission of the project is to provide services to military personnel and veterans through Equine Activity and Therapy programs. This great project is a place for Veterans and First Responders to find support through the use of horses with fellow brothers and sisters in arms.

Rep. Carter at the St. Marys VFW Patrol Boat Dedication and Vietnam Veterans Welcome Home celebration

Tuesday, June 3, 2025: After finally making it back to Washington yesterday after numerous delays and setbacks, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Richard ‘Dick’ Wallace from Savannah and a long-time member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church who recently died, Berry College in Mount Berry, for being ranked the #2 ranked most beautiful campus in America, Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course at Richard B. Russell State Park in Elberton for being named one of the top 10 public golf courses in America, and NFA Burger in Dunwoody, for being named the best Georgia Burger. Once back in our office, I have a virtual non-public briefing with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for an update on their ongoing investigation of the impact of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM’s) on Independent Retail Pharmacies. Afterwards, I meet with the Community Development Bankers Association (CDBA) before having a virtual district staff meeting followed by a meeting with our White House liaison for the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee, Joe Ballard. Next, I join in on our all-staff conference call followed by a series of staff meetings, including a scheduling meeting, communications meeting and leg team meeting. After our weekly meeting with staff of the E&C Health Subcommittee, I head to my House colleague Rep. Susan Bonamici’s (D-OR) office for a meeting. Rep. Bonamici and I are the co-chairs of the bi-partisan House Oceans Caucus (HOC), a group created to give a bipartisan voice within Congress on ocean issues. The goal of the HOC is to build awareness, exchange information and ideas, and explore important issues that relate to the oceans. Afterwards, I head to the Russell Office Building on the Senate side where I address the full group of the Community Development Bankers Association (CDBA) before heading back to the House side of the Capitol for our weekly Whip team meeting before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week. After remaining in the Chamber to pay tribute to Claxton businessman and Pooler resident Chris Gay, who recently passed, I head downtown where I attend the U.S. Energy Stream CEO event at the 10th annual Washington Energy Summit.

Rep. Carter pays tribute to Richard "Dick" Wallace

Wednesday, June 4, 2025: I’m back downtown this morning as I meet with the CEO of Linea Energy to discuss provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) relating to renewable energy credits before speaking at the Washington Energy Summit. Once back on Capitol Hill, I head to our weekly GOP conference before heading to an E&C Communications and Technology (C&T) subcommittee hearing on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Once back in our office, I meet with Tift County Commissioner Melissa Hughes and the Coalition Against Bigger Trucks (CABT) to discuss the impact of heavier trucks on our bridges and roadways. Next, I head back to the Capitol where I meet with Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and the newly appointed Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, Gail Slater, for an introductory meeting. Once back in our office, I meet with the National Automobile Dealers Association (ADA) and American Truck Dealers (ATD) before meeting with the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC). The HLC is an association of CEO’s and C-suite executives from all sectors of healthcare working to shape the future of the U.S. healthcare system. After heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day, I remain in the Chamber and speak in support of H.R. 2483, reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act, legislation that provides substance abuse and mental health services. Once back in our office, I have a great meeting with realtors from the Savannah Realtors Association and throughout our district. This is one of the bigger and more active groups in our district and I always look forward to their visit to the Capitol. After a meeting with the Director of External Affairs for Yamaha to discuss red snapper fisheries management, I head back to the House Chamber for our second and final vote series of the day and afterwards pay tribute to the Buford City school system for being named the best school district in the U.S. with a score of 9.31 out of 10, earning top marks in eight out of nine categories. Afterwards, I head downtown to the National Press club where I speak at the Canary Media Energy Summit to discuss Energy issues in Georgia.

Rep. Carter with Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith

Thursday, June 5, 2025: I’m live on the John Fredericks show this morning as I discuss, with my good friend, news of the day. Later in the day, I meet with Dr. Allison Haddock, President of the American College of Emergency Physicians, before meeting with staff from the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Artificial Intelligence for a briefing on crypto. Next, I meet with Jill Malandrino, host of Nasdaq TradeTalks, and later head to a GOP Doctors Caucus hosted roundtable for the leaders of the physician community. With almost 30 different medical and physician groups represented, this roundtable provided a great opportunity for our caucus to hear from those with “boots on the ground” regarding health care issues. Next, I head to the House Chamber for our first and only vote series of the day and afterwards pay tribute to Senior Citizens, Inc, of Savannah for the 65^th anniversary of the Meals on Wheels Organization. Later, I head downtown for a meeting with health care organizations including Takeda Pharmaceuticals.

Rep. Carter meets with the American College of Emergency Physicians

Did you know?

“Georgia on My Mind,” written in 1930 by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell, became widely known after Georgia native Ray Charles recorded it in 1960. His version topped national charts and became deeply associated with the state. In 1979, the Georgia General Assembly adopted it as the official state song in honor of Charles and his influence.

votes in the house this week

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