(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 »
(ROUND ROCK, TEXAS) U.S. Congressman John R. Carter (TX-31) today announced that Killeen Fire Department has been awarded a $4.44 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant by the Department of Homeland Security. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX) voted in favor of the Women's Public Health and Safety Act. This bill allows states to determine whether individuals or entities that perform elective abortions can participate as providers in their Medicaid programs. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31), issued the following statement in regards to Speaker John Boehner's announcement that he will resign from Congress at the end of October. Read more »