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Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

R GA-1 · House

2025–Present House Of Representatives (District 1)
2023–2025 House Of Representatives (District 1)
2021–2023 House Of Representatives (District 1)
2019–2021 House Of Representatives (District 1)
2017–2019 House Of Representatives (District 1)
2015–2017 House Of Representatives (District 1)
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Defense

+274
Helped 1410 Hurt 1136 Unclear 3290

Finance

+275
Helped 1003 Hurt 728 Mixed 8 Unclear 346

Government Operations

-8
Helped 92 Hurt 100 Unclear 1876

Healthcare

+284
Helped 835 Hurt 551 Unclear 670

Education

+161
Helped 519 Hurt 358 Unclear 189

Energy

-39
Helped 376 Hurt 415 Mixed 3 Unclear 254

Environment

-117
Helped 102 Hurt 219 Unclear 687

Transportation

+199
Helped 467 Hurt 268 Mixed 1 Unclear 231

Criminal Justice

-52
Helped 338 Hurt 390 Mixed 4 Unclear 113

Trade

-46
Helped 276 Hurt 322 Mixed 2 Unclear 170

Agriculture

+178
Helped 355 Hurt 177 Unclear 162

Veterans Affairs

+229
Helped 396 Hurt 167 Unclear 92

Technology

+174
Helped 329 Hurt 155 Unclear 57

Maritime

-479
Helped 20 Hurt 499 Unclear 17

Immigration

-216
Helped 83 Hurt 299 Mixed 5 Unclear 59

Housing

+58
Helped 202 Hurt 144 Unclear 33

Military Procurement

+17
Helped 142 Hurt 125 Unclear 101

Labor

-57
Helped 93 Hurt 150 Unclear 74

Federal Budget

+162
Helped 207 Hurt 45 Unclear 36

Appropriations

+45
Helped 133 Hurt 88 Unclear 14
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

22267 industry impacts

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How this is computed

P Primary sponsor · C Co-sponsor · Y Yea vote · N Nay vote

Weighted score (w:) uses strongest role per bill. Weights: Primary 1.0, Co-sponsor 0.3, Yea 0.1, Nay -0.1.

Bills where the legislator voted nay (without sponsorship) contribute -0.1 per bill. Equal yea and nay roll calls on the same bill contribute 0.

Vote date filters affect vote attribution; sponsorship is always included.

Positive-Effect Industries

Direct (1911), Defense (128), Veterans Affairs (114), DoD (32), Legislative Branch (19), State (19), VA (19), Executive (16), USDA (16), Legislative (14), Treasury (13), Agriculture (11), Congress (11), Coast Guard (9), NPS (7), CMS (6), Justice (6), Oversight (6), DOJ (4), Education (4), Foreign Affairs (4), ICE (4), Judiciary (4), Research (4), State Agencies (4), EPA (3), Federal (3), Local (3), Medicare (3), Transportation (3), Army Corps (2), Cemeteries (2), DHS (2), FDA (2), FEMA (2), Housing (2), Interior/USDA (2), International Development (2), Military Logistics (2), NASA (2), NOAA (2), SBA (2), SSA (2), Defense R&D (1), Federal Executive (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), HHS (1), Homeland Security (1), IBWC (1), Immigration Enforcement (1), Intelligence (1), Judicial (1), Manufacturing (1), Municipal (1), National Security (1)
Direct (689), Veterans (121), Military Families (17), Military (3), Foreign (2)
Direct (440), Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Dialysis Patients (2)
Direct (437), Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1), Technical (1)
Direct (377), Naval (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1), Missiles (1), Missiles/Hypersonics (1), Nuclear C3 (1), Rotorcraft (1), Small Business (1), Small/Innovative (1), Space Systems (1)
Direct (195), Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2)

Negative-Effect Industries

Direct (3087), Defense (101), Veterans Affairs (69), Regulatory (43), EPA (33), Coast Guard (27), NPS (11), FDA (9), Education (8), Agriculture (7), BLM (7), Forest Service (7), SEC (7), HHS (6), Foreign (5), NOAA (5), CFPB (4), Federal Child Welfare (4), Treasury/IRS (4), VA (4), Executive (3), Federal (3), Legislative (3), Legislative Branch (3), NOAA/EPA (3), Natural Resources (3), Acquisition (2), Congress (2), Defense Acquisition (2), Foreign Diplomatic (2), Health (2), Law Enforcement (2), Military (2), State (2), Banking Regulation (1), DOE (1), DOJ (1), DoD (1), Energy Department (1), Energy/Defense (1), Environmental Regulation (1), Federal Immigration (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), Foreign Affairs (1), Immigration Enforcement (1), Intelligence (1), Interior Department (1), NNSA (1), Science Agencies (1), Space Force (1), Strategic Command (1), Treasury (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), USDA (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (252), Veterans (20), Family Sponsors (4), Environmental Health (1), Environmental Justice (1), Water Quality (1)
Direct (254), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
Direct (240), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (240), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Space Force (1)
Direct (173), Unaccompanied Minors (4), Undocumented (4)
Direct (170), Foreign (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1), Research Vessels (1)

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Showing positive and negative-direction effects only. Mixed and uncertain effects are not included in these counts.

Votes by Industry (Yea/Nay Alignment)

How this legislator's Yea/Nay votes landed across industries; distinct from overall bill exposure above.

Analysis coverage
100.0% of votes
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S+ Supported Benefits
S- Supported Burdens
O+ Opposed Benefits
O- Opposed Burdens
Industry S+ S- O+ O- Net
Government (75 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Defense (229), Veterans Affairs (183), Coast Guard (36), DoD (33), EPA (31) +70 more
+315
General Public (8 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (141), Military Families (17), Family Sponsors (4), Military (3), Foreign (2) +3 more
+366
Military (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Air Force (2), Families (1), Space Force (1)
- +167
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
+124
Healthcare (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
- +157
Education (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1) +1 more
- +60
Cryptocurrency - - +71
Transportation (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (2), Labor (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1) +1 more
- +23
Financial Services (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): HSA (7)
+41
State & Local Government (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Medicaid (6), Non-Expansion (3)
- - +34
Construction (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal Projects (1), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
- +139
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (8), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
+27
Taxpayers - - +15
Agriculture (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Coffee Production (1) +1 more
- - +147
Law Enforcement - - +42

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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

hres565-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of the week of June 30 through July 4, 2025, as National Tire Safety Week in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Tire Safety Week to educate American motorists about the importance of proper tire care and maintenance.

1 clause Jun 30, 2025
Transportation

hr4256-119

Cosponsor Reported

Digital Coast Reauthorization Act of 2025

0 clauses Jun 30, 2025

hr4218-119

Primary Sponsor Reported

CLEAR Act

4 clauses Jun 27, 2025
Government - EPA Oil & Gas Government - State Agencies Industrial Manufacturing

hr4214-119

Cosponsor Reported

Clean Air and Building Infrastructure Improvement Act

3 clauses Jun 27, 2025
Government Manufacturing Environment Utilities

hr4154-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To reform the labor laws of the United States, and for other purposes.

8 clauses Jun 26, 2025
Labor Business Associations Tribal Government Agriculture

hr4194-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Limiting Liability for Critical Infrastructure Manufacturers Act

1 clause Jun 26, 2025
Finance Disaster Recovery Manufacturing Insurance

hr4145-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act of 2025

1 clause Jun 25, 2025
Judiciary Veterans Legal Services Government

hr4074-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Optimizing Postpartum Outcomes Act of 2025

3 clauses Jun 23, 2025
Government Medicaid Healthcare Providers Healthcare

hres517-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Congratulating St. Joseph’s Hospital of Savannah, Georgia, upon its 150th anniversary.

0 clauses Jun 17, 2025

hr3978-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act

1 clause Jun 12, 2025
Nuclear Energy Energy Government Research

hr3950-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Truth in Gender Act of 2025

5 clauses Jun 12, 2025
Civil Rights Government Housing LGBTQ Rights

hr4008-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act

1 clause Jun 12, 2025
Corrections Government Taxpayers Government Employees

hr3917-119

Cosponsor In Committee

To prohibit the participation of males in athletic programs or activities at the military service academies that are designated for women or girls.

0 clauses Jun 11, 2025

hres494-119

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Condemning the Violent Attacks on Law Enforcement Officers and Military Servicemembers, and the Destruction of Personal Property in Los Angeles, California.

1 clause Jun 10, 2025
Defense Contractors

hr3881-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

3 clauses Jun 10, 2025
Local Government Immigration Enforcement Law Enforcement State Government

hr3860-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To authorize the revocation or denial of passports to individuals affiliated with foreign terrorist organizations, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Jun 10, 2025
Financial Services Federal Administration

hr3747-119

Cosponsor Reported

AADAPT Act

1 clause Jun 5, 2025
Government Healthcare

hr3699-119

Cosponsor Reported

Energy Choice Act

5 clauses Jun 4, 2025
Manufacturing Environment Energy Government

hres461-119

Cosponsor In Committee

Recognizing the contributions of independent workers and contractors to the American economy.

1 clause Jun 3, 2025
Labor

hr3637-119

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 with respect to third-party contracts for wildfire hazard fuel removal, to amend the National Forest Management Act with respect to the threshold for advertised timber sales, and for other purposes.

2 clauses May 29, 2025
Federal Administration Health Care Providers

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