(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted in support of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, a six year highway authorization bill that will ensure much needed investments in infrastructure, create jobs, and grow our economy. Read more »
On this 6th anniversary of the terrorist attack at Ft. Hood, we must not forget the victims and their families. Our brave men and women of the military stand for all this is good in this world. They put their lives on the line to protect and preserve our freedoms. On that frightful day 6 years ago, we lost 13 and of our brave soldiers, and many more were injured. We must never forget their sacrifice and the sacrifices by their families. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted in support of the Republican nominee for the Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan. Following is Rep. Carter's statement on today's actions. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted to support our military, strengthen our national defense, protect seniors from sky rocketing premiums, reduce the deficit, and repeal an Obamacare employer mandate. Read more »
Washington, DC)- Today Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted for H.R. 3762, the Restoring Americans' Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. Under budget reconciliation, the bill will reduce the deficit by a net $78.9 billion by repealing a number of provisions and employer mandates in Obamacare, repealing the federal excise tax on medical devices and certain employer-provided health coverage plans, and by defunding Planned Parenthood. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement in response to President Obama's veto of the National Defense Authorization Act. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) praised the Senate for passing the conference report between the House and the Senate on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The House passed the conference report last week with bipartisan support. The bill will now go to President Obama, who has threatened to veto this bipartisan legislation. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) –Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) and Rep. Rodger Williams (R-TX-25) were notified that Fort Hood would be receiving $49.8 million for the renovation of the 1st Cavalry Headquarters. This follows their request to the Secretary of the Army to use Sustainment Renovation and Maintenance funds for this project. Read more »
(ROUND ROCK, TX) - U.S. Congressman John R. Carter (R-TX-31) today announced that Killeen Police Department has been awarded a $1.625 million Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant by the Department of Justice. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31), voted against the Continuing Resolution that will fund the Federal government through December 11, 2015. Read more »