House Conference Secretary John Carter (R-Fort Hood, Texas) made the following statement today as General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker delivered testimony to the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committee on the status of our troops' progress in Iraq: "Today General Petraeus a... Read more »

The United States Chamber of Commerce today presented Representative Carter (R-Round Rock), Republican Conference Secretary, with its prestigious "Spirit of Enterprise" award for his strong voting record on critical business issues. "I am honored to accept this award from the U.S. Chamber," Repres... Read more »

Rep. John Carter (TX-31) made the following statement today after House Republicans unveiled principles for bipartisan housing legislation: "Congress must work together to address the housing crisis and possible solutions to tackle the economic concerns of middle-class American families. One thing... Read more »

House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement today after President Bush announced he will send the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement to Congress for a vote. Carter returned to the United States yesterday after traveling with U.S. Trade Representative Susan S... Read more »

Rep. John Carter (TX-31), House Conference Secretary made the following statement after meeting with Federal reserve Chairman Bernanke. "Today's meeting with Chairman Bernanke was both productive and informative. We discussed the housing crisis and possible solutions to address the economic concer... Read more »

U.S. Congressman John Carter (R-Temple, Round Rock) today noted significant repairs to the recreational areas at Temple and Stillhouse parks. Carter reaffirmed his commitment to continue to support repair efforts for the areas still in need of repairs. "There is no doubt that the unprecedented flo... Read more »

U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31), House Republican Conference Secretary, today issued the following statement after Democrats pushed through a surveillance bill laden with obstacles that prevent our intelligence community from protecting our country, and gives 4th amendment protections to foreig... Read more »

Rep. John Carter (R-Round Rock) today announced that he will join other Central Texas U.S. Representatives in hosting an "Academy Day" for area high school students interested in attending a military service academy. "Academy Day" will give students the opportunity to meet with officials from each ... Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31), House Conference Secretary, made the following statement after House Democrats rejected a budget proposal that balances the budget and keeps taxes low on American families, and instead passed a budget, which includes a $683 billion tax increase for working families a... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) reminds local seniors and disabled veterans in the 31st District of Texas that they must file a 2007 tax return in order to receive the recently enacted economic stimulus tax rebate. "This stimulus package will give our economy the quick jolt it needs by putt... Read more »