(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) supported and the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018 (FY18). The bill supports a total budget of $695.9 billion for defense programs and provides for many specific provisions vital to Fort Hood and all of Central Texas, including an increase in troops, accelerated ground combat vehicle modernizations, remanufactured and new Apache helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles. The FY18 NDAA also provides for a 2.4 percent pay increase for our military men and women, the largest increase since 2010. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) supported and the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) Appropriations bill. The bill funds the Departments of Commerce and Justice, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and other related agencies. Read more »
Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31), Chairman of the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, released the proposed fiscal year 2018 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill. The bill provides for critical programs such as border and immigration enforcement, customs activities, protection against cyberterrorism, aviation security, natural disaster response, and efforts to stop the smuggling of drugs and people into the U.S. The legislation includes $1.6 billion for construction of a wall and other physical barriers along the U.S. southern border. In total, the legislation directs $44.3 billion in discretionary funding for DHS, an increase of $1.9 billion above the fiscal year 2017 enacted level. While we are increasing funding in some areas, this bill includes several provisions to save taxpayer dollars and increase accountability at DHS by requiring extensive reporting, including spending plans and benchmarks, to ensure funds are being spent appropriately and as intended. Read more »
Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R TX-31) released the following statement in regards to the Texas Transportation Commission's newly approved state and federal aviation grant awarded to Killeen, TX. Read more »
Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) supported two bills to further protect all Americans from criminal illegal aliens. Kate's Law, H.R. 3004, enhances penalties on previously deported illegal aliens who re-enter the United States. The No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, H.R. 3003, clarifies policies used by federal immigration enforcement officers to pick up criminal illegal immigrants from local jails. Read more »
Today, the House Appropriations Committee approved the fiscal year (FY) 2018 Defense Appropriations bill by voice vote, providing support for many programs important to Fort Hood and Central Texas. The legislation funds the Department of Defense including operations, readiness activities, and health and quality-of-life programs for our troops and military families. The legislation provides a total of $658.1 billion for Defense, an increase of $68.1 billion above FY17 levels, and $18.4 billion above the President's Defense budget request. Read more »
Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement in regards to the Trump Administration's decision to withdraw the Waters of the U.S. rule implemented under President Obama. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) joined 140 of his colleagues in signing a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan calling for legislation to end sequestration for national defense. Rep. Carter has long supported the end of this Obama-era policy, and believes without this repeal, our ability to defend our great nation will continue to diminish. Read more »
