I thank the gentleman from Kentucky for his work on this bill. I rise today in support of H.R. 4969 because opioid addiction does not discriminate based on age. H.R. 4969 requires the CDC to report on information regarding prescription…
John Rice Carter
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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.
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3691 so that pregnant and postpartum women can receive comprehensive, residential substance abuse treatment when fighting opioid drug addiction. According to…
I thank the gentleman from Kentucky for yielding and for his work on this most important subject, as well as the gentleman from West Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4978, the NAS Healthy Babies Act because newborn…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3680, the Co-Prescribing to Reduce Overdoses Act, which gives patients the tools they need to protect themselves from opioid overdoses. H.R. 3680 calls for…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4599 because treatment of addiction to opioid painkillers and heroin is vital in fighting the U.S. drug abuse epidemic. H.R. 4982 requires the Government…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 4843, the Infant Plan of Safe Care Improvement Act, because when newborn infants are tragically affected by illegal substance abuse, they deserve the best possible…
I thank the gentleman from Kentucky for yielding and for his efforts, along with Dr. Bucshon and others across the aisle, Congressman Gene Green and all those who have been involved in this. This is a very important subject. Mr. Speaker, I…
I thank the gentleman for holding this Special Order to discuss such an important issue. Mr. Speaker, as a lifelong pharmacist, I have experienced firsthand the struggles that medical professionals and Americans face with prescription drug…
I thank the gentleman from Florida for yielding and for his efforts and the efforts of all of those who are involved in this legislation. Mr. Speaker, my concern here is twofold. First of all, as a pharmacist with over 30 years of…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express my support for H.J. Res. 88, a resolution disapproving of the Department of Labor's final rule that changes the definition of fiduciary. This new definition hits low- and…
I commend Representative Yoho for holding this Special Order on executive overreach. As a lifelong healthcare professional and former businessowner, I believe the healthcare industry is flooded with examples of President Obama's…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise to express my support for H.R. 2666. In 2015, the FCC reclassified Internet service providers as title II common carriers, giving themselves the ability to regulate Internet rates…





