The Public Record
John Rice Carter is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 1st congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, he has focused on issues such as military and veteran affairs, as well as economic development in his district. Carter has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting local businesses and enhancing the quality of life for his constituents. Throughout his tenure, he has participated in numerous committees and has been an advocate for policies that align with conservative values.
On Wednesday, February 15, 2017, I was absent due to personal reasons and missed votes. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Rollcall No. 93 on Ordering the Previous Question, ``aye''; Rollcall No. 94 Adoption of the Combined…
``The President shall have power to fill up all vacancies that may happen during the recess of the Senate, by granting commissions which shall expire at the end of their next session.''
On Thursday, September 22, 2016 I was absent due to personal reasons and missed votes. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows: Rollcall No. 542 on ordering the previous question--``Aye.'' Rollcall No. 543 adoption of H.Res…
Well, I want to thank the gentleman for organizing this and for bringing this to light. This is something that I know you are obviously very passionate about and that you have worked on for a long time; many years. You know, it is not just…
No. It is. As the gentleman states, it is a very common practice. And you know, it is downright unAmerican. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy here in America. When you do not allow a small business to participate, even if…
The Clinch River Breeder Reactor is a technological dinosaur. It's an assault on our attempts to control the spread of dangerous nuclear materials. It marches our nuclear policy in exactly the wrong direction.
This was a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. That was my biggest problem.
If they want access to our hard-earned tax dollars, they are going to have to follow Federal law.
I would like to understand how TSA is continuing to invest in risk-based security efforts that will ensure we are focusing our resources on the highest-risk passengers.
The fiscal year 2017 budget for TSA is $7.6 billion, which is $149 million dollars above fiscal year 2016.
I would be remiss not to convey my disappointment that the administration has yet again resorted to budget gimmicks.
This whole question of mandatory funding is one that troubles me greatly because, frankly, we don't have the jurisdiction in this committee to do that.
Before I close, let me--I would be remiss if I didn't mention that rural hospitals across the country are struggling financially...
We have got to make tough choices about how and where to spend taxpayer dollars...
A major shortcoming in this initiative is the inadequate sustainment, restoration, and modernization funding.
A strong and stable Europe is, of course, a vital national security interest of ours.
Congressman Lowenthal and the ranking member were leaders in putting in legislation just a few days ago to make that a reality.
We'd like to change that, so we have a proposal that we're looking for your concurrence.
I again, commend Chairman Rogers and everyone who has joined him in sponsoring the RECLAIM Act.
Politicians like John Rice Carter
