WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) is urging the protection of intellectual property rights around the globe. Congressman Carter, a member of the Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus, participated in a press conference today to unveil the top six countries on the 200... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) introduced legislation that will assist military spouses in obtaining quality employment. The Military Spouses Employment Act will provide employers a tax incentive to hire qualified military spouses. "I am pleased to introduce le... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Carter (TX-31) today joined members of the Texas delegation today in requesting that the State of Texas receive sufficient hurricane disaster relief assistance. In a letter to the Appropriations Committee, the Texas Members asked that Texas be compensated app... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has distributed $142,208,000 to Texas to help offset the medical costs associated with offering care to thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees who fled to Texas. Congress ... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) today applauded House passage of legislation that will expand college access for lower- and middle-income students and strengthen and improve our nation's higher education system. H.R. 609, the College Access and Opportunity Act, provides acc... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Carter (TX-31) joined members of the American Medical Association (AMA) in honoring Texas Agriculture Commissioner Susan Combs with the Dr. Nathan Davis Awards. Congressman Carter nominated Commissioner Combs for this award because of her continued efforts to fight... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –After learning that protestors assaulted the funeral of Pfc. Amy Duerksen of the 4th Infantry Division today, Congressman Carter issued the following statement: "The Westboro Baptist Church protestors' actions at the funerals of our service men and women are truly reprehensible. ... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Carter (TX-31) is joining House colleagues in asking the Senate Judiciary Committee to remain committed to border security as they consider border security reforms. The Senate Committee is currently addressing this issue, and Congressman Carter and his colleagues w... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31), a member of the House Committee on Appropriations, voted in favor of the emergency supplemental bill that will provide funding for the War in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as disaster relief. The $91 billion bill includes $19.1 billion ... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) today strongly supported an amendment offered by Committee Chairman Jerry Lewis (R-CA) that would halt federal funding for the deal to have Dubai Ports World manage ports in the United States. The amendment to the emergency supplemental bi... Read more »