Democrats Vote to Give Pay Raises to Employees Accused of Sexual Misconduct
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Congressman John Carter released the following statement after House Democrats blocked a measure that would've prevented federal employees who have been disciplined for sexual misconduct from receiving a pay raise: Carter Statement on Reopening of the Government
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Congressman John Carter released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed a continuing resolution to reopen the government for ongoing negotiations. Carter, Ruppersberger Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Energy Grids from Cyber Attack
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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. Carter Announces 3rd Annual Career and Technical Education Awards
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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. Carter and Colleagues Urge President to Protect Harvey Funding
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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. Carter Requests Pay Be Withheld During Shutdown
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Congressman John Carter released the following statement after requesting that his pay be withheld during the government shutdown. VA Announces Changes to GI Bill Payments in the Wake of Carter Letter Demanding Answers
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Congressman Carter released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a temporary policy for GI Bill payments. Carter to VA: "This is unacceptable"
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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. Carter Announces Funding for Five Additional Barrack Renovations at Ft. Hood
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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. Carter Pledges Support for Bill that Will Ensure Social Security Fairness for Teachers, Firefighters, and Police Officers
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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. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
