Rep. Carter warns of reductions to defense, calls for smart cuts that don't put troops at risk Read more »

Federal Funds Aimed at Improving Teaching at Risk Children Read more »

As Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Rep. John Carter (R-TX31) is proud to announce more than $32 million in grants available to first responders. The FY 2013 DHS Appropriations Act secured $32,092,008 for the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) today voted against an increase to the debt limit without spending cuts, citing the need for the federal government to rein in out-of-control spending and balance its budget. Read more »

Chairman Carter Assigned Defense and CJS Appropriation Subcommittees Read more »

Chairman Carter reacts to the President's State of the Union Read more »

Texas State Veterans Cemetery to receive nearly $5 million grant Read more »

Rep. John Carter (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee for Homeland Security, visited the world headquarters of FreightWatch International, a world leader in logistics security services that provides organizations with complete cargo security and supply chain visibility from origin to destination. As part of Wednesday's visit, Carter toured the company's world-class shipment-monitoring center, met with employees and talked with executives about freight-related legislation. FreightWatch International is a subsidiary of Sensitech Inc., part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX). Read more »

DHS Appropriations Bill Establishes CBP Public-Private Infrastructure Partnership Pilot Initiative Read more »

Homeland Security Appropriations bill focuses on security, more oversight of Obama Administration, border security and DHS ammo purchases Read more »