Biography
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter, born on September 6, 1957, in Port Wentworth, Georgia, is a Republican politician and licensed pharmacist representing Georgia's 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2015. Prior to his congressional tenure, Carter served as the Mayor of Pooler, Georgia, from 1996 to 2004, and held positions in both the Georgia House of Representatives and the Georgia State Senate . As the only pharmacist currently serving in Congress, he has been a vocal advocate for healthcare reform, focusing on lowering drug prices and expanding access to healthcare. Carter is married to his college sweetheart, Amy, and they have three sons and eight grandchildren.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Associate of Arts from Young Harris College, 1977
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Georgia, 1980
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Political Experience:
- Member of the Pooler City Council, 1994–1995
- Mayor of Pooler, Georgia, 1996–2004
- Georgia House of Representatives, District 159, 2005–2009
- Georgia State Senate, District 1, 2009–2014
- U.S. House of Representatives, Georgia's 1st Congressional District, 2015–present
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials
- Member of the House Budget Committee
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Caucus Memberships:
- Co-Chair of the Community Pharmacy Caucus
- Member of the Republican Study Committee
- Member of the House Baltic Caucus
- Member of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus
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Legislative Focus:
- Advocate for healthcare reform, emphasizing lowering prescription drug prices and expanding access to healthcare
- Proponent of conservative economic policies, including tax reform and deregulation
- Supporter of environmental deregulation to promote business growth
Carter's extensive experience in both the healthcare industry and public service has positioned him as a key figure in shaping policies related to health, commerce, and fiscal matters.
