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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.
37 years ago today, I received one of the highest honors of my life when I was married to the former Amy Coppage of Waycross, Georgia. We met as chemistry lab partners at Young Harris College in the north Georgia mountains. I didn't really…
The greatest threat to our national security is our national debt. It is the number one issue facing our country right now and one of the primary reasons I sought to serve in this body. I have often said that the only way that we are ever…
On rollcall No. 406 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' Amendment No. 6 Offered by Mrs. Blackburn The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on the amendment offered…
I urge adoption of the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 1531…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your attention to this issue and for your service in shepherding this important legislation through the legislative process. Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Chair, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur)…
First of all, I want to thank you and the Appropriations Committee for its hard work on bringing this important legislation to the floor. As you know, we have been working with your staff on an issue of great importance to the Port of…
Once again, I urge my colleagues to support this strong, bipartisan piece of legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.
One of the things I always strive for in my personal and professional life is always trying to do things better. As I tell my staff, there is no such thing as standing still. If you are not moving forward, then you are moving backward. We…
On rollcall No. 261 I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.'' The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment in the nature of a substitute, as amended. The amendment was agreed to. The Acting CHAIR…
Veterans continue to be one of the most neglected groups in our country. These men and women have sacrificed their lives to ensure that our values and principles remain true; yet we still have people within the VA system who neglect these…
I thank the gentleman. Mr. Speaker, national cybersecurity will be an issue this House will have to constantly address for the foreseeable future. To achieve a system that will protect our Nation's citizens and its infrastructure, we must…
How are we transforming our echelons of care without reducing the quality of care?
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