Congressmen John Carter (TX-31) and C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02) today re-introduced legislation to protect critical energy infrastructure from cyber-attacks. The "Securing Energy Infrastructure Act" aims to develop solutions to strengthen and defend the U.S. energy grid. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) today announced the opening of the nomination period for the 3rd Annual Congressional Achievement Award for Outstanding Career and Technical Education Students in Texas' 31st Congressional District. Career and technical education programs allow students to practice important trade skills to prepare them for the workforce or higher education. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31), along with Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, Governor Greg Abbott and several bipartisan Texas Members of the House sent a letter to President Donald Trump to urge him not to use Harvey funding to end the partial government shutdown. Read more »

Congressman John Carter released the following statement after requesting that his pay be withheld during the government shutdown. Read more »

Congressman Carter released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a temporary policy for GI Bill payments. Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to hold the VA accountable for reported issues with GI Bill payments to veterans. Read more »

Today, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) announced $61 million in funding to renovate five additional barracks at Ft. Hood. These barracks are rated at Q4, the lowest possible quality rating. Last month, Congressman Carter toured barracks that were under renovation with Chairman Mac Thornberry of the Armed Services Committee, and stressed the importance of authorizing and funding barracks renovations, as well as motorpool and hangar construction. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) has pledged his support for Congressman Kevin Brady's Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act by cosponsoring the legislation. This bill will eliminate Social Security's Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and replace it with a new formula that ensures teachers, firefighters police officers, and other public servants receive Social Security benefits based on work history. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) will host the 4th Annual Congressional Veteran Commendation Ceremony on Saturday, October 13th at 2 pm. This ceremony recognizes ten District 31 veterans nominated for their selfless service to the Central Texas community and our country. Read more »

Yesterday evening, the House passed the Defense Appropriations bill as part of a minibus package, which also included the Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill, and a continuing resolution to keep remaining parts of the government open through December 7, 2018. Read more »