The IRS has lost the trust of the American people and members of Congress. After admitting that it singled out conservative advocacy groups seeking tax-exempt status, Congressman John Carter and other Congressional members are fighting to keep the IRS fro Read more »

Critical leadership positions within the Department of Homeland Security are vacant and until the President acts to fill vital positions, Congressman John Carter, Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee says he will not approve any a Read more »

 Congressman John Carter, Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, is releasing the following statement regarding U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder’s recent statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision and Texas voting rights. “Texas has continually been a target of discrimination by the Obama administration including Attorney General… Read more »

Rep. Carter, Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, today introduced an amendment to the FY2014 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Bill that would prohibit the use of any funds to require reporting of multiple rifle or sh Read more »

Chairman Carter released the following statement Thursday in regards to the shooting death of Killeen Police Officer, Robert "Bobby" Hornsby."I am deeply saddened about the tragic loss of Killeen Police Officer Robert 'Bobby' Hornsby. Officer Hornsby’s bravery and commitment to the badge will be honored and remembered.  My prayers are with Officer Hornsby’s… Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R-TX31), Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, is issuing this statement regarding the resignation of the Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Janet Napolitano. Read more »

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative John Carter (R-TX31) wrote to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) requesting a six month extension for the proposed listing of four species of Central Texas salamanders as endangered or threaten Read more »

ROUND ROCK, T.X.-  Congressman John Carter, one of seven House members working on a comprehensive immigration bill, is releasing this statement in response to the passage of the Senate’s comprehensive immigration bill Thursday.“The Senate legislation is dead on arrival in the House of Representatives. I will continue to work with my House colleagues to strengthen our… Read more »

Chairman Carter focuses on Fort Hood community in the face of reductions Read more »

The Waco Veterans Affairs claims processing center is reported to be one of the slowest claims processing center in the nation. This is unacceptable to Congressman John Carter and his fellow Texas Representatives. In order to find a solution to the backlo Read more »