{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=16517", "Carter honors local firefighter's legacy in namesake safety bill", "2026-06-11", "2026", "2026-06", "Republican", "House", "GA", "Earl L. \"Buddy\" Carter", "C001103", "buddycarter.house.gov", "buddycarter", "https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Rep. Earl L. \u201cBuddy\u201d Carter (R-GA) today introduced Chief Chris Eddy\u2019s Law, a bill directing the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue regulations requiring placards on all pressurized refrigerated containers following the tragic and avoidable death of Greene County Fire Rescue\u2019s Battalion Chief.\n\nIn 2024, Georgia\u2019s Greene County Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Chris Eddy, remembered as a \u201cdedicated firefighter, leader, mentor, and loving husband and father,\u201d was killed in the line of duty during an explosion caused by the rapid ignition of refrigerants inside a reefer storage container. Had the container been properly labeled, Eddy\u2019s life could have been saved, as he would have known the dangers before approaching.\n\nRep. Carter delivers speech on Chief Chris Eddy's Law on House floor\n\nThis bill will prevent future loss of life by ensuring all first responders are aware of the presence of these refrigerants before intervening.\n\n\u201cGeorgia lost one of our best in an accident that never should have occurred in the first place. While we honor and remember Chief Eddy for his sacrifice and bravery, we must also commit to never allowing this tragedy to be repeated,\u201d said Rep. Carter. \u201cBy introducing this bill, we are ensuring those who protect us have the resources and information necessary to do so safely. I thank the local fire departments, including Greene and Chatham counties, for their advocacy, which will make our nation safer and ensure Battalion Chief Chris Eddy\u2019s legacy lives on.\u201d\n\n\"Battalion Chief Chris Eddy dedicated his life to protecting others, and this legislation honors his legacy by helping protect future first responders from preventable tragedies. The establishment of universal placarding for refrigerated containers will provide critical hazard information to firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency personnel before they take action, allowing them to make informed decisions in dangerous environments,\" said Rodney Wiggins, Greene County Fire Rescue Chief. \"We are grateful to Congressman Buddy Carter for his leadership and commitment to advancing this important safety measure. Chief Chris Eddy's Law is a meaningful step toward improving responder safety nationwide and ensuring that Chief Eddy's sacrifice continues to make a lasting difference in our profession.\"", 1, "2026-06-14T06:36:55Z", "2026-06-14T07:37:06Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://buddycarter.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=16517"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.12173892557621, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}