Tuesday, June 21, 2022: Today is the first day of Summer. While Washington, DC has all four seasons, I tell people that in South Georgia we have two seasons- hot and hotter. My day today begins with a phone interview with the Atlanta Journal Constitution in which we discuss the Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC) in Savannah that was set to be closed under President Biden’s proposed budget. Due to the bipartisan efforts of the Georgia congressional delegation, we have been able to get funding for the facility added back into the budget by the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee. While we still have a long way to go in the process, we are very confident that, through continued efforts, we can keep the Savannah CRTC open. Afterwards, I head to downtown Savannah where I visit with a constituent before heading to the airport for my return flight to Washington. Once back in my office, I meet with this year’s winner of the Congressional Art Competition from our district, Amy Oh, a recent graduate of Savannah Arts Academy. This competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute, recognizes and encourages artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Afterwards, I have a virtual interview with WSAV-TV in Savannah to discuss the CRTC situation before having a virtual interview with Fox28 in Savannah to again discuss the CRTC. After our all staff conference call, I have a virtual call with the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association to discuss patients’ needs for medically appropriate access to all brands of plasma protein therapies. Next, I have an in-person meeting with representatives from the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers before having a virtual meeting with Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service. Afterwards, I head to the Cannon Rotunda where I have an on-camera interview with WJCL-TV in Savannah to discuss the CRTC situation before an on-camera interview with 11Alive in Atlanta to discuss the CRTC. After a couple of meetings off Capitol Hill, I head to our weekly Whip Team meeting before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the week. Afterwards, I remain in the House Chamber and pay tribute to Darris Smith from Appling County who recently won first place in two events in the State of Georgia Track and Field meet and is headed to the University of Georgia to play football.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022: After an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Big Tech Task Force member meeting where we hear from Seth Dillon, owner and CEO of Babylon Bee, to discuss censorship, I head to our weekly GOP Conference meeting before heading to the Rayburn House office building to speak to the Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) Washington Youth Tour participants. This year there are 71 rising high school juniors and seniors from all across Georgia participating in this week-long tour of Washington. Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Terry Dickson from Brunswick, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) and my good friend from St. Simons Island, Georgia State Representative Don Hogan. Next, I head off Capitol Hill where I meet with representatives from NATSO, representing America’s travel plazas and truck stops. Once back in my office, I have a virtual interview with Fox28 in Savannah about yesterday’s runoff election results before heading to the conservative Republican Study Committee (RSC) weekly meeting. Afterwards, I head back to my office where I have a virtual meeting with the American Economic Liberties Project and the National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA) before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day. After votes, I remain in the House Chamber where I speak on HR 7666, the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well Being Act of 2022. After getting pictures with two of our summer interns, Tripp Flowers from Savannah, and Griffin Boykin from Jesup, I meet with the Pulp and Paper Workers Resource Council representatives in the Rayburn Room next to the House Chamber. Once back in my office, I meet with Pathways Alliance to Net Zero before heading off Capitol Hill for a meeting with my good friend, Neil Pruitt, owner and CEO of Pruitt Health in Georgia. After our second vote series of the day, I join the US Geospatial Forum for a meeting off Capitol Hill.
Thursday, June 23, 2022: My first meeting today is our weekly GOP Doctor’s Caucus meeting where we hear from Brian Blasé, President of Paragon Health Institute. Afterwards, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Paul Lovezolla from Bloomingdale, Southern Soul Barbeque on St. Simons Island and Liberty County Head football coach Kirk Warner, who recently passed. Once back in my office, I meet with House Administration to discuss their Professional Development Opportunity program before speaking virtually to the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations. Later, I have a virtual call with Diabetes Patients Advocates before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day. Afterwards, I head back to my office where I meet with American Clean Power before meeting with the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality and Innovation. Next, I have an interview with Fox News Rundown Podcast to discuss my Nuclear Power bill before having an in-person interview with Politico to discuss my Nuclear Power bill. After a House Energy Action Team (HEAT) team meeting with Steven Kean, CEO of Kinder Morgan and Alan S. Armstrong, President and CEO of Williams to discuss natural gas issues, I head back to my office where I have a Tele Town Hall with special guest Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO). Later, we have our last vote series of the day and afterwards I pay tribute to Pat Cooper from St. Simons Island.
Friday, June 24, 2022: I’m up early and on the radio with my good friend Scott Ryfun from Brunswick and later join in on an E&C member meeting where we discuss future agenda items. Next, I head to a Select Committee on Climate Change hearing where we discuss cutting methane pollution before heading to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day. Once back in my office, I have a virtual interview with WTOC- TV in Savannah where I discuss today’s landmark ruling by the Supreme Court (SCOTUS) affirming the right to life before heading to the Cannon Rotunda for an on-camera interview with WSAV-TV. Afterwards, I head to a GOP leadership press conference where we discuss the SCOTUS ruling today before heading back to the House Chamber for our last vote series of the week. Next, I head to the Health and Human Services buildings off Capitol Hill where I record this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing before heading to the airport for my return trip home.
