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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.
As I noted earlier, this bill enjoyed broad bipartisan support last Congress. I hope Members will once again express their support for the men and women who protect us every day by voting for this bill. I yield back the balance of my time…
I have no more speakers. If the gentleman from New Jersey has no further speakers, I am prepared to close once the gentleman does.
I thank the gentleman from Michigan for yielding this time and for his efforts in this most noble fight. I rise today, Mr. Speaker, in support of H.R. 469, the Strengthening Child Welfare Response to Trafficking Act of 2015, which directs…
At this time, I am very pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois, the Honorable Peter Roskam, my good friend and colleague.
I thank the gentleman from Texas for yielding some of his time. This bill is necessary to make sure that the negative effects associated with the President's actions do not cause long-term damage to our country. As a new Member of…
On rollcall No. 3, I was unavoidably detained. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak about my friend Ralph Hall. An amazing man. He has done just about anything adventuresome you can think of in your life. This is the man that tells us that he was a…
Last month, in October, I had a young lady, Jessica Huber, and her father come to my Round Rock office and tell me a great story of survival. I am introducing legislation on behalf of this 13-year-old, Jessica Huber of Leander, Texas, and…
Today, I rise in support of five commonsense bills that hold the government accountable to the people it was created to serve. It is amazing that we have an agency called the Internal Revenue Service to which we have surrendered almost…
I rise as a proud cosponsor of H. Res. 644, which condemns the Obama administration for transferring five Taliban leaders from Guantanamo Bay in direct violation of the 2014 Defense Authorization Act. Not only is this another troubling…
As chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security and as a native Texan, I am uniquely familiar with our southern border. I am also uniquely familiar with the national security crisis and law enforcement nightmare…
Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Madam Speaker, it is a proven fact that lawlessness breeds lawlessness, and, sadly, I believe this assertion sums up the issue that is confronting us today. Thanks in large part to the President's political…
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