U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31), a member of the Appropriations Committee, announced that the House has passed the Fiscal Year 2007 Transportation Appropriations bill, which includes his request for $400,000 for the construction of the Northeast Bypass in Copperas Cove. This funding will be ... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) applauded House passage of a bill that will fund military priorities and hurricane relief initiatives. H.R. 4939, the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery includes $94.5 billion for critical de... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, was successful in including language in the Emergency Supplemental bill that will benefit Texas. This language directs FEMA to equally reimburse all counties or parishes that are receiving reimbursement from the... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) has announced that the Rosebud Economic Development Corporation has received a $100,000 Rural Business Enterprise Grant (RBEG) for business expansion in Falls County. "These federal funds will provide businesses in the Rosebud community with a vital financ... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31), a member of the Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, applauded House passage of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2007. The bill includes funding for programs that promote free trade, ... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) made the following statement in response to the death of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. It has also been reported that the 4th Infantry Division, stationed in Fort Hood, was the first U.S. forces on the ground: "The news of Al-Zarqawi's death is great news for the p... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) supported a bill that will help increase domestic oil exploration and help lower energy prices. Today the House passed the Refinery Permit Process Scheduling Act, which encourages the building of new oil refineries in the U.S. by providing stability for compan... Read more »

U.S. Representative John R. Carter (TX-31) is pleased to announce that Kellie Fauver, a teacher at Chisholm Trail Middle School, has been selected to participate in Southwest Vistas: The Border in American History, an institute sponsored by Humanities Texas, the nonprofit state partner of the Nation... Read more »

U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) today announced that a representative from his office will hold office hours in Stephenville on June 13th. The representative will be able to meet with residents to listen to their concerns and provide assistance with regard to federal issues and federal agencies... Read more »

U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) today announced that a representative from his office will hold office hours in Dublin on June 13th. The representative will be able to meet with residents to listen to their concerns and provide assistance with regard to federal issues and federal agencies, incl... Read more »