Representative John Carter (TX-31) reintroduced the Resist Executive Amnesty on Defense Installations (READI) Act this week. The bill would prohibit the housing of illegal immigrants on military installations in the United States. The bill is cosponsored by Representatives Brian Babin (TX-36), Ken Calvert (CA-41), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Richard Hudson (NC-09) Michael McCaul (TX-10), Troy Nehls (TX-22... Read More »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) announced Bella Davis from Georgetown High School as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition at an awards ceremony held at Texas State University- Round Rock over the weekend. "I am blown away by the creativity of the students from TX-31 who submitted their artwork for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition," said Carter. "Every year we have a diffic... Read More »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after his co-authored bill, H.R. 2 the Secure the Border Act, passed the House. "Today, Republicans stepped up to do what President Biden and the Democrats have refused to do; secure the border. For far too long, cartels have manipulated our nation's immigration laws to make billions peddling drugs and human trafficking," said Rep... Read More »

Representative John Carter’s (TX-31) Protection of Children Act will be voted on tomorrow as part of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act. The Protection of Children Act, title V of the Secure the Border Act, ensures that vulnerable children are protected from human trafficking and exploitation by expediently returning unaccompanied alien children to family members in their home country if family can... Read More »

(Washington, DC) - Representative John Carter (TX-31), Chairman of the Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Appropriations, today sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough condemning the partisan misinformation spread by the VA about the Limit, Save, Grow Act. In a recent release from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the agency arbitrarily asserts that the Limit, Save, Grow Act wo... Read More »

U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-TX-31) visited Loram Technologies, Inc.’s Global Rail Campus, a soon-to-be constructed state-of-the-art facility, for a ceremonial groundbreaking. The new facility will be nearly 92,000 square feet and include a corporate office and facility with rail access. Rep. Carter currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee, where he is the chair of the Military Construct... Read More »

Originally appeared in the Killeen Daily Herald COPPERAS COVE — Copperas Cove High School senior Elise Fuselier appeared to laugh when she realized the entourage of guests paying a visit to her English class Thursday afternoon was for her. Copperas Cove High and ISD administrators escorted Congressman John Carter, R-Round Rock, to the classroom to present Fuselier with the A-Lister Award, given t... Read More »

SALADO, Texas (FOX 44) – Representative John Carter (TX-31) and Mayor Michael Coggin have announced $1.5 million in federal funding for a Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project for the Village of Salado. The Office of John Carter says Salado is quickly growing because it is a beautiful community – but with this growth comes challenges. Mayor Coggin and his team worked with Rep. Carter to sec... Read More »

TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) – Representative John Carter (TX-31) and Mayor Tim Davis have announced $5 million in federal funding for a City of Temple sanitary overflow reduction project. The Office of John Carter says that mature tree cover in Temple’s Knob Creek and Little Elm Creek have impacted sanitary sewer pipes in the area – which has resulted in sewer overflows. Representative Carter secured t... Read More »

TEMPLE, Texas — Rep. John Carter and Temple Mayor Tim Davis announced Tuesday the City received $5 million in federal funding to address sewage overflows into two area creeks. The overflow comes from tree cover that clogs up sewer pipes near Knob Creek and Little Elm Creek that, according to the City. "No one really thinks about sewer pipes until they don't work and then everyone is having a bad ... Read More »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) and Baylor Scott & White Greater Austin Region President Jay Fox today announced $3 million for equipment and renovations for the high-tech cardiac catheterization lab at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock. The funding will provide additional equipment to help medical staff save lives during cardiac emergencies as the region continues to grow. Repr... Read More »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) introduced the Recruit and Retain Act to help local law enforcement recruit and retain police officers. The legislation will allow COPS grantees to use funding for recruiting new law enforcement officers and retaining current police. “Washington Democrats disparaging remarks against law enforcement and the defund the police movement made recruiting and retaining ... Read More »

The Belton Journal Congressman John R.Carter (Texas 31st District) paid a visit to Belton on Friday, when he announced that the City of Belton will receive $5 million in secured federal funds for the Bridge Replacement in Belton’s last low water crossing. Carter, along with Mayor Wayne Carpenter, and City Manager Sam Listi, stood side by side on Friday morning at the bridge located at East Central... Read More »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) and Texas State University President Kelly Damphousse announced $1 million in funding for the Round Rock Campus’ STEM-for-All Partnership and Research Initiative. Congressman Carter secured these funds in the fiscal year 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. The STEM-for-all Partnership opens learning and professional development opportunities for all ages in Texas’ ... Read More »

Representative John Carter (TX-31), Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp and Texas A&M University- Central Texas President Dr. Marc Nigliazzo today announced $3.9 million for TAMU-CT. The funding will go towards expanding testing and evaluation lab capabilities in support of the U.S. Army’s Operational Test Command at Ft. Hood. “War is no longer fought just in the air, on land, or at... Read More »