Yesterday, Representative John Carter (R-TX-31) introduced H.R. 2871, the Resist Executive Amnesty on Defense Installations (READI) Act, in the House. If enacted, the READI Act will completely prohibit the housing of illegal immigrants on any military installation within the United States. In fiscal year 2017, Representative Carter included language in the National Defense Authorization Act that prevents the housing of illegal aliens on military installations unless the Department of Defense certifies to Congress that their presence will not impact the readiness of the service members stationed there. Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after President Biden’s joint address to Congress. Read more »

Congressmen  John R. Carter and C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger – Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Army Caucus – today applauded President Joe Biden’s announcement that he intends to nominate Christine Wormuth as Secretary of the Army. If confirmed, she would be the first female to hold the position in U.S. history. Wormuth has held numerous positions in… Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) introduced the Protection of Children Act of 2021 in the House yesterday. The Protection of Children Act closes a loophole in current law regarding Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC).  Under the current 2008 Trafficking Victim Protection Reauthorization Act, there are two sets of rules regarding children from contiguous and non-contiguous… Read more »

Fort Hood Representatives John Carter (TX-31) and Roger Williams (TX-25), sent a letter to Department of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services Norris Cochran, urging them not to house illegal immigrants on Ft. Hood and reminding them of the language they secured in the FY17 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that prevents this action… Read more »

Rep John Carter released the following statement after he voted against H.R. 1. Read more »

Representative Carter introduced the More Choice for Career Training Act on Friday. This legislation is aimed at expanding the eligibility of Pell Grants to students pursuing career and technical education (CTE). “The More Choice for Career Training Act allows students in career and technical education programs to be eligible to receive Pell Grants and allocate that funding towards… Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after he voted against H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan. Read more »

Rep John Carter released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act: “Apprenticeships help many American workers achieve success in high-paying, skilled careers, without the burden of student loans, which is why it is important we expand these opportunities. The National Apprenticeship Act that the House passed today, removes the authority for the Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program, stifling apprenticeship opportunities for workers, by cutting out participation by small business, unions, education institutions, and industry. Read more »

U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-TX) and U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued the following statements after reintroducing their School Security Enhancement Act in both the House and Senate last week. Read more »