Today, with the support of Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31), the House passed a funding bill to continue government operations through September 2017. This bill provides for increased national security and military readiness, strengthens border security, and bolsters our law enforcement programs. Read more »

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter introduced legislation requiring the Secretary of the Army to report to Congress on the modernization strategy for ground combat systems of the Army and efforts to field future ground combat vehicles. Read more »

Today, Rep. John R. Carter voted in support of the House fiscal year 2017 Defense Appropriations bill which passed with bipartisan support. The bill, which funds our military through September 2017, closely reflects the Defense Appropriations bill the House passed last summer, and is consistent with the final National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017. The legislation funds critical national security needs, including military operations and readiness programs, as well as health and quality-of-life programs for our troops and military families. Read more »

Today, Rep. John R. Carter released the following statement on the House Republican's replacement plan for Obamacare, the American Health Care Act. Read more »

Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement in regards to President Trump's updated Executive Order on extreme vetting and travel moratorium for certain countries of interest. Read more »

Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement after President Trump's address to Congress. Read more »

Today, Rep. John R. Carter released the following statement in regards to his tour of the southern border of Texas. Read more »

Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) introduced the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide organ transplants to Veterans from a live donor regardless of whether or not that donor is a veteran. Current VA policy excludes non-Veteran organ donations from coverage under the VA Choice Program and forces Veterans to specific VA treatment facilities. For most Veterans these facilities are many states away. Rep. Carter's legislation directs the VA to provide the transplant operation for those veterans, in a VA facility or non-VA facility, regardless of the donor's status. Read more »

Today, Rep. John R. Carter received the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Award. He was presented with the award by Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer. The Army awards this decoration to those who provide distinguished service that makes a substantial contribution to the accomplishment of the Army's missions. Read more »

Today, President Trump signed two executive orders to roll back aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act, and put a hold on the Obama Administrations Fiduciary Rule. Earlier today he also announced the United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran. Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statements in regards to the President's actions. Read more »