Monday, September 8, 2025: On Saturday, I attended a gathering on St. Simons Island in Glynn County sponsored by the Glynn GOP in honor of Curtis Piper, a dedicated member of the organization who passed recently and whose funeral was held earlier in the day. An Air Force Veteran, Curt proudly served his country for four years before building a career in the audiovisual industry. After a meeting this morning on St. Simons with a constituent, I head to Savannah, where I stop by the Savannah Exchange Club monthly meeting on the Southside and briefly greet them. This great group of men and women work to make a difference in our community by sponsoring projects such as the Coastal Empire Fair which provides financial support to the Jenkins Athletic Club. Afterwards, I head to a local dentist’s office to discuss problems the office is experiencing with the Georgia Medicaid program. Dental services are an important part of the Medicaid program, particularly for children. Next, I head to Macon in Bibb County, and during the drive, I have a virtual meeting with our communications staff. Once in Macon, I head to the Macon City Auditorium where I attend the Frontline Forward Gala. Launched as the Family Policy Alliance of Georgia and Family Policy Foundation of Georgia in 2017 by Cole Muzio, Frontline Policy Action and Frontline Policy Council were relaunched in 2021 to give Georgia a state-focused, biblical organization that would address issues of life, religious freedom, God’s design, human dignity, free speech, and principled government.
Rep. Carter speaks at Exchange Club
Tuesday, September 9, 2025: I’m back in Washington today after an early morning flight from Atlanta and I head to our weekly GOP Conference meeting before joining in on our all staff conference call. Next, I have a call with a constituent before heading off Capitol Hill where I join my good friend and congressional colleague Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) for an event in his honor. Afterwards, I meet with Adam Chambers, a Canadian member of Parliament to discuss Canada/U.S. relations before heading to the House Chamber for our only vote series of the day. After votes, I head to the Cannon Office building where I meet with members of the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce who are in town visiting. Once back in our office, I have a virtual call with the Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) as I give them an update on Plant Vogel and nuclear energy in Georgia before meeting with my good friend, Dr. Michael Sharkey and members of the American Dermatological Association. After meeting with the Independent Freight Forwarder’s & Customs Brokers Association of Georgia (IFFCBAS), I head back to the House Chamber where I pay tribute to Judy Melroy, a former educator from Savannah who recently passed and then head to an event off Capitol Hill.
Rep. Carter with Canadian Member of Parliament
Wednesday, September 10, 2025: I’m up early and at the Washington Monument on the Mall this morning as I join some of my fellow Republican Study Conference (RSC) members as we meet with National Guardsmen from Louisiana and thank them for their contributions to keeping D.C. safer under the President’s direction. Staying off Capitol Hill, I head to an Oceans Caucus Foundation meeting where I serve as Co-chair along with my Democratic colleague from the West Coast, Rep. Susan Bonamici (D-OR). After meeting with stakeholders and discussing joint areas of interests and thoughts on caucus priorities, I head back to our office on Capitol Hill and meet with representatives from Brunswick Marine to discuss trade, tariffs, taxes and, of course, red snapper. Brunswick is the largest marine company in the world and includes such brands as Boston Whaler, Sea Ray, Bayliner and Mercury Marine engines. Next, I head to an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Health subcommittee markup before meeting with Growth Energy, a trade association representing ethanol producers and distributors, followed by meeting Angels in Adoption honoree Whitney Gillard. Angels in Adoption is sponsored by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption (CCA) that is the voice for the needs of children in need of safe, nurturing, and permanent families. Afterwards, I meet with Cipla North America, a generic pharmaceutical manufacturing company before meeting with Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel. Later, I have a virtual call with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to discuss current issues before them and afterwards head to the House Chamber for votes. Next, I head off Capitol Hill for a series of events before heading back to our office where I have a late-night virtual call with the American Optometrist Association (AOA) where I bring them up to date on legislation I am sponsoring for them.
Rep. Carter meets with the National Guard
Thursday, September 11, 2025: During our weekly Doctor’s Caucus meeting where we hear from representatives from the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) regarding the potential uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, we pause throughout the Capitol at 8:46 for a campus wide moment of silence in honor of 9/11. Next, I head to our weekly meeting of the E&C committee to discuss upcoming business in the committee before heading to the House Chamber for votes and afterwards heading to the Cannon House Office building for a meeting with Ways and Means member Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE) to discuss legislation he is sponsoring. Once back in our office, I record this week’s edition of Buddy’s Briefing and a few videos before heading to the airport for a flight to Atlanta. Once in Atlanta, I head to the Johns Creek area in North Atlanta for another Frontline Forward Gala and afterwards head back to the airport and continue on to Savannah.
Rep. Carter speaks at Frontline
Friday, September 12, 2025: After our Band of Brothers prayer meeting in Garden City this morning, I head to our Savannah district office where I participate in a Savannah Chatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) film series for former students called Where are they Now? Next, I have a call with our Chief of Staff and District Director before meeting with a constituent from Richmond Hill in Bryan County to discuss their proposed airport location. My next meeting is with two insurance agents from the district who are concerned with mandatory federal reporting requirements and afterwards, I have a phone conference with a constituent to discuss immigration issues. After meeting with constituents regarding mental health treatment in our country, I have a virtual call with patients and their caregivers to discuss the egregious practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM’s). Next, I meet with a constituent from Richmond Hill and his two children who ask me questions regarding my duties as a congressman before having an interview with Modern Health Care to discuss PBM legislation I am sponsoring. My final visit of the week is in Long County where I meet with a group of loggers to discuss the closing of the International Paper mills in Savannah and Riceboro.
Rep. Carter with Angels in Adoption Honoree
