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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 make a point of order that the instructions contained in this motion violate clause 7 of rule XVI, which requires that an amendment be germane to the bill under consideration. As the Chair has recently ruled on October 2 and 3, 2013, the…
I reserve a point of order on the gentleman's motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. A point of order is reserved. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Bishop of New York moves to recommit the joint…
I don't believe we ever took a vote to shut down the government. If we did, I certainly missed it. I don't believe anybody ever took a vote recently to sustain the government. But it's an interesting comment, and I thank my friend for…
This rhetoric is wonderful and I'm enjoying it, but I represent Fort Hood, Texas. Fort Hood has put more human beings in the fight in the last 10 or 11 years than any place on Earth. Not only soldiers go to war, but wives or husbands or…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, for years, I have pushed for the return to regular order. This short-term CR will allow us to do just that by giving us time to finalize a broader budget deal, complete the fiscal year…
This is a nice evening to be introducing what I have to say. This Roll Call of Heroes is inspiring to any and all Americans, including myself. Yesterday I dropped into the hopper a bill entitled Fort Hood Heroes Act, H.R. 3111. This bill…
I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank him for bringing this bill forward. Mr. Speaker, I'd be willing to bet if you took a poll in any household in America and asked, Who do you trust, the IRS or your doctor, doctors would…
This is a good bill. It's a strong bill. This bill focuses on securing the homeland, protecting our citizens against terrorist acts like the one that we experienced in Boston, and we've talked about it for the last 3 days. Mr. Speaker…
I move that the Committee do now rise. The motion was agreed to. Accordingly, the Committee rose; and the Speaker pro tempore (Mr. Carter) having assumed the chair, Mr. Hultgren, Acting Chair of the Committee of the Whole House on the…
I have listened to the arguments from my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, and I find it interesting. First, those who cross into our country without and contrary to the laws of this great Nation have committed an illegal act…
I accept the amendment and yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Hudson). The amendment was agreed to.
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