Monday, December 12, 2022: Before heading to the airport for my return trip to Washington this morning, I have a radio interview with John Fredericks as we discuss news of the day, including our Republican leadership race and oversight hearings that we plan to have next session when we are in the majority.

Once back in my office, I join in on our all staff conference call where we discuss this week’s upcoming agenda. As this is the last scheduled week for us to be session in Washington, there are many holiday get-togethers as well as retirement parties for those members not returning next session.

After attending a few of those, 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 where I pay tribute to Christopher Raiford from Savannah who recently has been named one of Georgia Trend’s 40 under 40.

Tuesday, December 13, 2022: My first meeting this morning is a Border Security Caucus meeting where we hear from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General, Dr. Joseph Cuffari, as he briefs us on various investigations, both Covid and border security fraud related. Included in his briefing are incidents of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials allowing illegal aliens to travel on domestic flights without proper ID, a very disturbing violation that members of our caucus have witnessed while visiting the border themselves.

Next, I head to our weekly GOP Conference meeting before heading to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to the University of Georgia (UGA) School of Law, Savannah Pharmacist Jason Graham, and the Chatham County Police Department and Chief Jeff Hadley.

After a meeting off Capitol Hill, I head back to my office and record a Christmas video before heading to the House Chamber for our first and only vote series of the day.

After votes, we remain in the House Chamber for the taking of the official photo of the 117th Congress. Next, I head to a meeting of the Georgia congressional delegation to discuss committee assignments for the next Congress.

Once back in my office, I meet with representatives from Americans for Prosperity before meeting with a Georgia and Liberian Trade delegation led by Vernell Cutter.

Next, I meet with the Korean Vice Foreign Minister, Mr. Lee Do Hoon, and other members of his delegation to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its negative impact on Korean trade.

Afterwards, I meet with the Lymphedema Advocacy Group who are visiting to thank me for my sponsorship of legislation they have advocated for, before holding a Tele-Town Hall meeting with my special guest and good friend, Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee.

After a meeting off Capitol Hill with members of the Medical Association of Georgia (MAG), I head back to the Capitol where I host the MAG members on a night tour of the Capitol.

Wednesday, December 14, 2022: After our all staff conference call, I head to the Senate for the dedication ceremony of the naming of the Veteran Affairs Atlanta Regional Office in honor of the late Senator Johnny Isakson. This is a great tribute to this great Georgian to commemorate his work and legacy fighting for Georgia’s veterans.

Afterwards, I head back to the House side of the Capitol and to the Rayburn building for the 117th Congress Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee portrait followed by an E&C full committee markup.

Next, I head to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Tierra Jackson, a student at the UGA College of Pharmacy who has recently been selected as President of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) and Natalie Navarrette, a student at UGA who has recently been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship.

After heading to a meeting of the conservative Republican Study Committee (RSC), I head back to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day and then return to my office where I meet with Lucid Hearing to discuss the implementation of over-the-counter sales of hearing aids, a result of legislation that I passed a few years ago.

Next, I head to a briefing of the GOP Doctors Caucus to discuss implementation of the IRA before heading to a GOP rules forum to discuss rules for the 118th Congress.

Later, I return to my office and have a virtual interview with Newsmax to discuss the federal budget that is set to expire at the end of this week before heading back to the House Chamber for our second vote series of the day that lasts until after 9PM.

Thursday, December 15, 2022: My day starts with a classified bipartisan member briefing by administration defense leaders for an update on the situation in Ukraine.

After the briefing, I have a radio interview on the world famous Butch and Bob Show in Jesup to discuss news of the day before heading to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to the late Crowe Peele of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Next, I head to the Senate where, along with Sen. Chris Van Holland (D-MD), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rep. John Garamendi (D-CA), I meet with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, to discuss the civil unrest his country is currently experiencing.

Afterwards, I head back to the House Chamber for our first vote series of the day and then head back to my office before heading to the Library of Congress where I film this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing.

Next, I head back to the House Chamber for our final vote series of the week and then head back to my office where I meet with the Interim CEO of the American Pharmacist Association (APhA), Dr. Ilisa Bernstein.

Because of inclement weather, my flights have been delayed and I spend the afternoon working in my office before flying back home later in the evening.

Friday, December 16, 2022: After getting back late last night, my first meeting this morning is at the Savannah Convention Center on Hutchinson Island where I meet with Authority board Chair Mark Smith and others for an update on their expansion project.

After a very informative meeting, I head to JCB in Pooler where I meet with North America CEO Richard Fox-Marrs and his leadership team to discuss the challenges all major manufacturers are experiencing these days. I also have an opportunity to speak with members of the work team to update them on happenings in Washington.

Afterwards, I head to EmployAbility in Savannah where I meet with CEO/President Brendan Ferrara who shares with me their mission of preparing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for competitive employment and community integration.

Later in the evening, I head to the National Museum of the Mighty Eight Air Force in Pooler where I am honored to bring greetings to the Filipino American Association of Coastal Georgia at their Christmas Gala. This great organization embodies the spirit of America and enriches the American Culture while preserving the facets of their native culture.

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