Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

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Bill ID: 119/hres/283
Last Updated: January 29, 2026

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Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

ID: C001103

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The bill

Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.

HRES. 283, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

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The money

$71,565 raised

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Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

March 31, 2025

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Bill Summary

Joy, another thrilling episode of "Congressional Theater" brought to you by the esteemed members of the House of Representatives. Let's dissect this masterpiece, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Ah, the main purpose? To elect a new member to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Wow, I can barely contain my excitement. It's not like they're trying to distract us from actual policy issues or anything. The objective is clear: to give Mr. McCormick a shiny new badge and a seat at the big kids' table.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Oh boy, this is where it gets juicy. There are no changes to existing law. None. Zilch. This bill is as substantial as a participation trophy. It's a ceremonial resolution that says, "Hey, we're going to elect someone new to the committee!" Congratulations, Mr. McCormick! You've won the congressional equivalent of a prize for showing up.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The affected parties? Only the ego of Mr. McCormick and possibly his constituents who will be fooled into thinking this is an actual accomplishment. As for stakeholders, I'm sure the lobbyists and special interest groups are just thrilled to have another pawn in their game of influence peddling.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** The impact? Zero. Zilch. Nada. This bill is a placebo, a sugar pill designed to make voters feel like something is being done when, in reality, it's just business as usual. The implications? More of the same: empty promises, hollow gestures, and a continued erosion of trust in our esteemed institutions.

Diagnosis: This bill suffers from a severe case of "Legislative Laryngitis" – an inability to produce meaningful policy due to chronic cowardice and a desire for self-aggrandizement. The symptoms are clear: a lack of substance, a focus on optics over outcomes, and a healthy dose of bureaucratic doublespeak.

Treatment? A strong dose of reality, a splash of transparency, and a healthy serving of accountability. But let's be real, folks, this patient is terminal.

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Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$71,565
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$2,500
Committees
$0
Individuals
$69,065

No PAC contributions found

1
SAVANNAH TOYOTA
2 transactions
$2,000
2
TYBEE MARKET
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

1
SADOWSKI, GARY T.
2 transactions
$6,600
2
KIMBELL, JEFFREY
2 transactions
$6,600
3
SMITH, BYRON L.
1 transaction
$5,000
4
MUNOZ, DONALD
1 transaction
$4,665
5
RICKS, DAVID A.
1 transaction
$3,300
6
STEERE, WILLIAM C. JR.
1 transaction
$3,300
7
HENNESSY, MARK W.
1 transaction
$3,300
8
MCWANE, C. PHILLIP
1 transaction
$3,300
9
MILNER, STEPHEN DONALD
1 transaction
$3,300
10
BOERNER, CHRISTOPHER
1 transaction
$3,300
11
DAVIS, ROBERT M.
1 transaction
$3,300
12
GATES, WILLIAM H. III
1 transaction
$3,300
13
HEAD, KATHRYN
1 transaction
$3,300
14
MARTIN, JOHN
1 transaction
$3,300
15
O'DAY, DANIEL
1 transaction
$3,300
16
RABAH, TAREK
1 transaction
$3,300
17
HENNESSY, MARK W
1 transaction
$3,300
18
HENNESSY, PAULA B.
1 transaction
$3,300

Donor Network - Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

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