WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman John “Judge” Carter (TX-31) voted in favor of the FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment appropriations package, advancing a return to regular order in Congress and ensuring responsible, full-year funding for essential government operations.
“This legislation reflects a deliberate, transparent… Read more »
(Washington, DC) Representative John Carter (TX-31), Co-Chairman of the House Army Caucus, led a letter along with Senators Cornyn and Cruz, and Representative August Pfluger (TX-11), calling for an Inspector General to conduct an independent investigation into the handling of disturbing allegations involving Major Blaine McGraw.
“As a former judge and Co-Chair of the House Army… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives passed the Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026, with a vote of 222 to 209.
After a damaging and unnecessary shutdown that lasted 43 days, a funding extension that House Republicans called for and passed in September is finally headed to… Read more »
Representative John Carter's (TX-31) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act passed the House this afternoon, 218-206.
“I’m proud that the House has passed the first FY26 appropriations bill—my Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill—which reflects House Republicans’ commitment to taking care of our servicemembers, veterans, and their families," said… Read more »
Representative John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after voting for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
“I’m proud to stand with President Trump in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—a bold, conservative win that puts hardworking Americans first. This legislation delivers real tax relief for families, makes the largest investment in border security in our nation’s… Read more »
Representative John Carter (TX-31) announced Emerson Black, a senior at Salado High School, as the winner of the 2025 TX-31 Congressional Art Competition for her piece titled "Leave Your Past Behind." Emerson’s artwork will hang in the United States Capitol for one year, where it will be seen by millions of visitors. Read more »
A bipartisan, bicameral group of leaders from the Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs and Appropriations Committees sent a letter requesting the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) submit an updated schedule and cost estimate to Congress for the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. Read more »
Representative John Carter (TX-31) introduced H.R. 2360, the Driving Forward Act, in the House this week. The bill aims to end a burdensome regulation that requires prospective bus drivers to pass an under-the-hood mechanics test to get behind the wheel. Read more »
Today, U.S. Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), John Carter (R-TX), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) led a bipartisan delegation in introducing the Military Spouse Hiring Act, legislation to amend the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses. Read more »
