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 »

Today Representative John Carter (TX-31) joined 199 of his colleagues in sending a letter to House and Senate leadership expressing his opposition to congressional Democrats’ efforts to repeal the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment prohibits tax dollars from being used for abortion services. Read more »

Congressmen C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger and John R. Carter – Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Army Caucus – thanked Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy for his service and leadership as his announced departure takes place at noon today as President-elect Joe Biden is sworn into office. Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement on H. Res. 24: “Last Wednesday’s attack on the United States Capitol was a horrific stain on our nation’s history. I know my colleagues on both sides of the aisle have strong, justified feelings following this traumatic assault on America’s seat of democracy. Personally, I cannot condemn the actions of those who perpetrated this act of domestic terrorism enough.... Read more »