Representative Buddy Carter, Republican from Georgia

Buddy Carter

Representative Buddy Carter

Buddy Carter, a former pharmacist and small business owner, was elected to represent Georgia’s 1st congressional district in 2014. Drawing on his healthcare experience, Carter prioritizes prescription drug affordability, coastal environmental protection, and veterans’ services. He played a key role in advancing opioid abuse prevention legislation and serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Carter approaches his work as a pragmatic advocate, aiming to address local needs and strengthen his district’s voice in federal policy.

Education

  • B.S. in Pharmacology, University of Georgia, Athens, GA
    (1980)
  • A.A., Young Harris College, Young Harris, GA
    (1977)

Professional History

U.S. Representative

(2015–Present)

Represented Georgia's 1st congressional district for 6 terms.

Georgia State Senator

(2009–2014)

Served in the Georgia State Senate and sat on the Appropriations, Health and Human Services, Higher Education, and Public Safety committees.

Georgia State Representative

(2005–2009)

Served in the Georgia House of Representatives.

Mayor, City of Pooler, Georgia

(1996–2004)

Served as mayor of Pooler following prior service on the city council.

City Council Member, Pooler, Georgia

(1994–1995)

Served on the Pooler city council.

Member, Planning and Zoning Commission, City of Pooler, Georgia

(1989–1993)

Served on Pooler’s planning and zoning commission.

Policy Focus Areas

Health35%
Taxation7%
Science, Technology, Communications6%
Congress4%

Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Buddy Carter's record in Congress.

Opioid Crisis Response

Supported the passage of the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to address opioid addiction and expand treatment options.

Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform

Introduced legislation to increase transparency and oversight of pharmacy benefit managers to lower prescription drug costs.

Savannah Harbor Expansion

Secured federal funding for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project to improve port infrastructure and economic growth.

Rural Broadband Access

Advocated for increased federal investment in rural broadband to expand high-speed internet access in underserved Georgia communities.

Committee Assignments

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  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce
  • House Committee on the Budget

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