Now, they’re coming for your job.

Washington Democrats have already crushed the American people with unprecedented spending sprees that spiked inflation to a 40-year high. But dipping into your wallets wasn’t enough for them; now, they want to make sure the money never gets to you in the first place.

Enter: The Inflation Acceleration Act. The Senate is concocting a plan to spend billions of dollars to advance Green New Deal policies and “reduce” inflation. With gas prices hovering near all-time highs, the last thing we need is more government intervention that would further restrict domestic oil and gas production. But there’s a glaring problem with that second part, too – you spend your way into inflation, not out of it. 

I’ll say it again: you cannot spend your way out of inflation. Did we learn nothing from the American Rescue Plan (ARP)? Inflation occurs when there are too many dollars chasing too few goods. That’s exactly what happened with the ARP and that is why everything is so expensive right now.

Flooding the economy with more taxpayer dollars would be like jumping into a pool to avoid getting wet from the rain – same outcome, only now it’s worse. 

Doubling down on the insanity, this bill will raise taxes, forcing already cash-strapped small businesses to pinch even more pennies. This means that paycheck you get every two weeks, which for Georgians is already worth 13.7% less, might be gone for good.

If you bought groceries, gas, or school supplies lately, that number is all too real.

Physicians take a pledge to “do no harm.” Washington Democrats should take a page out of their book and stop the spending before it bleeds Americans dry.

In this week's edition of Buddy's Briefing, we are coming to you from the Small Business Association, because Senate Democrats are considering the unthinkable: raising your taxes. 

Monday, July 25th: I was honored Saturday to attend the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony for GySgt Milton H. Martin, Jr. held at Bryant Commons in Hinesville in Liberty County. An Uncle of Liberty County Commission Chairman Donald Lovette, GySgt Martin was one of the first African Americans admitted into the Marine Corps at Montford Point. The event coincided with the Martin-Baker family reunion occurring this weekend and I was honored to present the family with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol on July 4th, 2022, in honor of GySgt Martin.

After this great ceremony, I joined my good friend, Hinesville Mayor Allen Brown, and members of the City Council for the official ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Bradwell Park in downtown Hinesville. Complete with a sound stage, splash pad and beautiful landscaping, the project was built with funds from the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) and will be enjoyed by the community for years to come.

I’m up early this morning as I head to the Marriott Savannah Riverfront to speak to the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia Affiliate Executives Council (AEC) who are in town for their annual convention.

Afterwards, I head to our Savannah District office where we have our all staff conference call before I meet with a constituent who has just returned from Ukraine and gives me a first-person experience/insight of the situation there.

Next, I meet with a group of pro-choice advocates who are concerned with the recent Supreme Court of the U.S. (SCOTUS) ruling on Roe v. Wade. After a tense but respectful meeting, I meet with the CEO of Tackle Medical located in Savannah to learn more of what they are doing to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Later, I have a live interview with One America News Network (OANN) where we discuss inflation and the economy before meeting with Clinton Young, the Republican candidate for State Senate District 2 in Savannah.

Next, I meet with Hermina Glass-Hill with Oceana as we discuss how we can work together to preserve our great coast here in the First Congressional District.

After a virtual call with advocates for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) who share their stories of living with juvenile diabetes and the need for more research, I have a virtual call with a representative from Coast Packing Company as we discuss immigration and fuel issues.

Tuesday, July 26th: I’m at the airport and headed to Washington, D.C. early this morning. Once I arrive, I have a meeting off Capitol Hill before heading to the Rules Committee where I represent the Energy and Commerce (E&C) committee and testify on HR 4040, the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act.

Next, I head to the House Chamber where I manage the floor for a series of E&C suspension bills. Managing the floor is what we call presenting the bills for debate before they are brought to a final vote in the House.

Once back in my office, I meet with representatives from the Georgia Society for Human Resource Management before heading to our weekly Whip Team meeting.

After our first vote series of the week, I remain in the chamber and pay tribute to the Savannah-Hilton Head Airport for being named the Best Domestic Airport in Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2022.

Next, I take part in a special order in the chamber where we discuss inflation.

Wednesday, July 27th: This morning, I’m glad to be able to join in with a bipartisan group of House Members concerned with the federal budget as we hear from former Director of the National Economic Council & U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers as he offers his perspective on our current budget woes.

After our weekly GOP Conference meetin, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Appling County native Byron Buxton, who currently plays baseball for the Minnesota Twins and was recently named to the American League All-Star Team.

Next, I have a phone interview with Politico to discuss my telehealth modernization legislation before heading to the Senate where I take part in the USO Care Package Assembly Service Project.

Once back on the House side of the Capitol, I head to our first vote series of the day and remain in the chamber afterwards to manage debate on more E&C bills.

After heading to the Congressional Visitor’s Center (CVC) for a classified bipartisan member briefing on Ukraine, I head to an Oversight and Government Reform (OGR) hearing on gun manufacturers before heading to my office where I meet with Liberty HealthShare, a health cost sharing ministry, followed by a meeting with MEAG Power and then IBM.

Next, I have a virtual interview with WJCL-TV in Savannah where we discuss the gun manufacturer hearing that I attended earlier today before heading to the House Chamber for our second and final vote series of the day.

Thursday, July 28th: After a meeting with another member off Capitol Hill, I head to our weekly GOP Doc Caucus meeting where we hear from Dr. Gary Disbrow, Director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority.

Next, I have a live virtual interview with Newsmax where we discuss the just released GDP numbers that indicate that we are now in a recession.

After a meeting off Capitol Hill, I head to E&C Ranking Member Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) office to discuss the upcoming session and work E&C will be focusing on.

Next, I head to downtown D.C. where I receive the National Retail Foundation’s (NRF) Hero of Main Street Award and, once back on Capitol Hill, head to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day.

Once back in my office, I have a virtual interview with Real America’s Voice to discuss inflation and the economy before heading to the CVC for a bipartisan formal nuclear roundtable with leading nuclear stakeholders.

Next, I head back to the House Chamber for our second and final vote series of the day before heading back to my office where I meet with Ono Pharma, USA, followed by a meeting with staff of the Select Committee on Climate Change.

After a virtual interview with A Starting Point to discuss the CHIPS Act that was voted on yesterday, I head back to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Nick Ellis from Wayne County who has recently been inducted into the Boys and Girls Club of America Hall of Fame.

Next, I head to the Small Business Administration headquarters in downtown D.C. where I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing.

Later in the evening, I attend the Congressional Baseball Game, an annual bipartisan event that started in 1909 and this year ends with a 10-0 Republican victory.

Friday, July 29th: I’m live on the radio this morning with my good friend Scott Ryfun with StraightTalk radio in Savannah and Brunswick while on my way to the White House to assist the Buckler family from Savannah with a tour.

Once back at the Capitol, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Eugene Anglin from St. Simons Island in Glynn County who recently passed.

Next, I head to an E&C member breakfast before joining Martha Zoller with WDUN radio in Gainesville for a live interview.

Once back in my office, I join in on our all staff conference call before heading to the House Chamber for what was originally scheduled to be our only vote series of the day but turns out to be the first of three today.

After a few meetings off Capitol Hill, I head back to the House Chamber for our second vote series of the day before heading back to my office and playing hurry up and wait all afternoon.

Our final vote series of the day starts at 5:20 p.m. and finally ends at 8 p.m. After two missed flights, I finally make the third one and arrive home just before midnight ending a very long week.

Click here for this week's vote sheet in the House.