GA · DISTRICT 1

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

RepublicanGeorgiaCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on January 3, 2025 Source ↗

What they said 8

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (8)After election (5)In office (3)

After the election · commitment · Original date not established

Veterans Foreign affairs & defense

Seek veterans funding through the 2027 defense authorization bill

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Carter says he is working to secure funding for veterans through the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act. The bill would create a Department of Veterans Affairs task force focused on care and benefits for veterans affected by blast exposure. Carter says better military facilities and more available services would also benefit veterans.

Context: The report does not specify the amount or other details of the veterans funding Carter is seeking. The bill had passed the House and was awaiting Senate action.

After the election · Original date not established

Government & elections Economy, taxes & work

Support a two-year funding extension and debt-ceiling extension

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Carter endorsed a proposal for a two-year continuing resolution to keep the government funded and extend the debt ceiling through the end of President Trump’s term. He said the approach could limit Democrats’ ability to use funding negotiations as leverage against the administration, but predicted Republicans would more likely pursue a resolution funding the government through the end of the current fiscal year.

Context: The proposal was not described as enacted; Carter said a shorter continuing resolution through Sept. 30 was more likely.

After the election · Original date not established

Energy & environment

Streamline energy permitting

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Carter called for legislation to streamline permitting procedures, saying reform was important to make energy more affordable and lower prices for American consumers.

Context: The report does not specify the proposed permitting changes or which energy projects they would cover.

After the election · legislative priority · Original date not established

Foreign affairs & defense

Pass the National Defense Authorization Act

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Carter said Congress should pass the National Defense Authorization Act during the lame-duck session before Democrats assume control of the House in January.

Context: This was a stated priority for the 2026 lame-duck session, not a report that the act had passed.

After the election · legislative priority · Original date not established

Government & elections

Pass a budget before funding expires

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Carter said Congress should pass a budget before government funding expires on Dec. 11. He identified this as work for the lame-duck session before Democrats take control of the House in January.

Context: This was a stated priority for the 2026 lame-duck session, not a report that the budget had passed.

While serving · Original date not established

Economy, taxes & work

Balance the federal budget without raising taxes

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Carter supports a balanced federal budget and says Washington should live within its means. He favors cutting federal spending rather than raising taxes; he says the cuts he has supported would balance the budget and begin paying down the national debt within ten years.

Context: The page does not specify a new spending-cut plan or detail which programs would be affected.

While serving · Original date not established

Agriculture & food Energy & environment

Shield farmers from overregulation

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Carter supports protecting farmers from what he considers excessive regulation, especially from the Environmental Protection Agency. He says this would allow farmers to carry out their work without Washington standing in the way.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Agriculture & food

Rework the H-2A guest-worker system for agriculture

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Carter supports rewriting the H-2A guest-worker system so it works for farmers. He says Congress must provide the agriculture industry with a viable guest-worker program; the stated purpose is to help farmers meet their workforce needs.

Context: The proposal concerns the H-2A system; the source gives no specific changes or eligibility details.