Rep. Buddy Carter promotes the Coastal Empire’s national defense role on Veterans Day

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Rep. Buddy Carter thanked veterans for their service on Veterans Day and said he is working to help them gain funding through the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).Carter said the military presence is one of the defining characteristics of his district. The Census Bureau and military reports place about 85,000 active-duty soldiers and veterans in the district.Carter’s experience and history Carter has sponsored and supported key veterans-related bills that became law:Sponsored: The Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans’ Pensions Act, signed in 2018, permits federal agencies to cover interest caused by administrative errors when veteran federal employees pay to credit military service toward civilian retirement.Voted for: The VA MISSION Act, signed in 2018, expanded access to community care and extended the VA caregiver program to eligible pre-9/11 veterans. Carter voted yes on the House vote.Voted for: The PACT Act, signed in 2022, expanded health c