(WASHINGTON, D.C)- Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2685, the fiscal year 2016 (FY16) Defense Appropriations Act which funds critical national security needs, military operations, and health and quality of life programs for the men and women of our Armed Forces and their families. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R-TX-31) has named Corry Schiermeyer as his new press secretary. Schiermeyer is based in the Round Rock, Texas district office, and will handle all communications and media relations for the Congressman. Read more »

(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) announced he is accepting nominations for the 2015 Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) program. This program formally honors distinguished veterans across the 31st district of Texas for their wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement. The nomination-based program is designed to recognize veterans within the 31st district of Texas and preserves their stories for future generations of America. Read more »

On Tuesday, May 26, the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the injunction against President Obama's illegal executive amnesty. The injunction was issued by a federal district court earlier this year and required the Administration to cease all implementation of the November 2014 Executive Actions. Texas is leading the lawsuit with 25 other states against the Administration. Read more »

On Tuesday, May 26, the US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the injunction against President Obama's illegal executive amnesty. The injunction was issued by a federal district court earlier this year and required the Administration to cease all implementation of the November 2014 Executive Actions. Texas is leading the lawsuit with 25 other states against the Administration. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) joined 112 Members of Congress and 26 States, including Texas, to file an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals in the Fifth Circuit to defend the preliminary injunction against President Obama's executive amnesty order. Congressman John Carter released the following statement regarding the amicus Brief in Texas et al v. United States, which challenges the legality of the president's unilateral actions: Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016, which fully funds America's troops with the resources and support they need to defend our country. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) congratulates the winner of the 2015 Congressional Art Contest, Laura Vitolina from Summit Christian Academy, on her drawing "Hope in Adoption." Congressman Carter thanks all the participants for their involvement and hard work. The winners were announced Saturday, May 2, at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) congratulates the winner of the 2015 Congressional Art Contest, Laura Vitolina from Summit Christian Academy, on her drawing "Hope in Adoption." Congressman Carter thanks all the participants for their involvement and hard work. The winners were announced Saturday, May 2, at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus. Read more »

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), U.S. Representative John Carter (R-TX31), and U.S. Representative Roger Williams (R-TX25) issued the following statements after the Secretary of the Army, John McHugh, ordered financial benefits must coincide with the Purple Heart medals for the victims of the 2009 Fort Hood terrorist attack. On Tuesday, the Fort Hood Delegation sent a letter to the Secretary McHugh urging him to follow through with the intent of the Congress that all of the Purple Heart recipients would be granted the corresponding benefits. Read more »