(WASHINGTON, DC) – Representative John R. Carter (R-TX-31) is fighting for Central Texas values, protecting our nation against increasing threats, securing our border, and supporting our military and veterans. This past year in Congress, Rep. Carter and House Republicans have led the fight against President Obama and his liberal policies, including his unlawful executive amnesty. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted to support our military and boost our national security by helping pass the amended National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House of Representatives. The President vetoed the original version of the NDAA passed in October. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Representatives John R. Carter (R-TX-31) sent a letter to President Obama, and the Secretaries of Defense, Health and Human Services and Homeland Security urging the Obama Administration not to provide temporary housing for unaccompanied alien children (UACs) at any U.S. military installation, including Fort Hood. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter voted to protect Texans' private property rights by supporting the Red River Private Property Protection Act. This bill protects the private property of landowners along the Red River from federal ownership and management claims and requires the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to renounce their claim to the land and conduct a survey to determine ownership of the contested land. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted to further secure our homeland by supporting the Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act. Read more »
(Washington, DC)- Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement after receiving the American Conservative Achievement award from the American Conservative Union Chairman, Matt Schlapp. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted in support of the FAST Act, the conference report for the highway bill that will improve our Nation's surface transportation infrastructure, including roads, bridges, transit systems, and rail transportation network. This bill, upon passage in the Senate, will go to the President to be signed into law. Read more »
Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted in favor of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) which passed the House with overwhelming support. ESSA replaces the No Child Left Behind Act with a conservative solution that holds schools accountable, reduces federal overreach, restores power back to the parents, teachers, and principals. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted in support of H.R. 4038 – American SAFE Act which prevents admission to the United States of any proposed Syrian or Iraqi refugee until the nation's top security officials unanimously certify that the individual does not represent a security threat. It makes an already thorough process more secure by putting in place the most robust national-security vetting process in history for any refugee population. Read more »
