WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) today voted in favor of the Children's Safety and Violent Crime Reduction Act, which will help protect the safety of our children; secure the safety of judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and their family members; and combat and preve... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Carter (R-TX) today voted in favor of a bill that will improve food safety standards. H.R. 4167, The National Uniformity for Food Act, will ensure that Americans are fully aware of the safety of the food they are consuming through uniform, science-based standards f... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Carter (TX-31) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration and the Texas Department of Transportation have awarded the City-County Airport in Gatesville with a grant totaling $1,248,830 for pavement and electrical improvements. "The City-County Airpo... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Carter (TX-31) is congratulating the outstanding individuals from the 31st District who have been selected as Fulbright scholars. The Fulbright Program gives individuals who excel academically or professionally the opportunity to study, lecture, or conduct re... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) questioned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Michael Chertoff about reforms to the current "catch and release" policy during today's hearing of the Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Homeland Security. DHS has committe... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman John Carter (TX-31) made the below statement emphasizing a need for unity among House Republicans following today's Republican Conference Leadership elections. "Now that we have elected new leadership, we must immediately unite and work togethe... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman John Carter (TX-31) joined colleagues in passing S. 1932, the Deficit Reduction Act on Tuesday. This bill is the most significant action to restrain federal spending in the House since 1997. The Act provides $39 billion in savings over five years. &nb... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative John R. Carter made the following statement in response to the President's State of the Union address: "The President laid out an optimistic and clear path to keeping our nation great. America is the best country in the worl... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) made the following statement after the Senate confirmed Samuel Alito's nomination to the Supreme Court this morning: "I applaud my colleagues in the Senate for confirming Judge Samuel A. Alito's nomination to the highest court ... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) today announced that the Arnett Auxiliary Engine Company (AAEC) in Gatesville has been awarded an $86,100 grant as part of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The AAEC is a volunteer unit that has been vital to enhancin... Read more »