U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) today joined members of Congress in supporting our nation's veterans. The House passed S. 1235, the Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act, which will provide enhancements to housing, health insurance, and employment benefits and services f... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31), a member of the Appropriations Committee, supported House passage of the Fiscal Year 2007 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. This bill funds the Department of the Interior, the National Park Service, the En... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) voted in favor of the House-passed budget that promotes fiscal discipline while funding America's needs. The Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Resolution presents a blueprint for funding the nation's priorities and holds the line on non-military, non-security disc... Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) today showed his strong support for tax relief by attending the White House ceremony where the President signed into law H.R. 4297, the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act. This bill prevents tax increases on small business owners, seniors, and fam... Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) joined colleagues in asking the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) about its policies in dealing with the Mexican government in regards to border protection groups such as the Minutemen. The concerns raised in the letter follow reports that CBP is telling the Me... Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) made the following statement in response to the President's speech on border security and immigration: "Successful immigration policy begins by securing our nation's border. I applaud the President for calling on the National Guard to assist in border sec... Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) today presented the Texas Military Family Foundation (TMFF) with a $25,000 check from the AT&T Pioneers. The AT&T Pioneers are the largest industry-sponsored volunteer organization in the United States. In 2005, the 250,000 members of this employee an... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) announced that the City of Killeen has been awarded a $61,242 grant through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The JAG program, created by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, appropriates funds to state and local governments t... Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) today voted in favor of legislation to provide for our country's defense and promote the welfare of our heroic men and women in uniform. H.R. 5122, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007 provides a comprehensive outline for the Department... Read more »

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