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Carter Cosponsors Legislation Awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to the Thirteen Fallen Heroes

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 Representative John Carter (R-TX) joined Representative Lisa McCain (R-MI) and over 200 of their colleagues in introducing legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 service members who lost their lives in the Kabul terrorist attack. "The men and women who gave their lives protecting their fellow Americans in Afghanistan made the ultimate sacrifice and represent…

Rep John Carter on Afghanistan

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"It is a sad day for our nation. Today marks the deadliest day in Afghanistan in over a decade. My heart aches for the twelve military families that are getting the worst news of their lives and I'm praying for the swift healing of those that have been wounded. There is no greater sacrifice than the one that our warriors make when they lay down their life in defense of their fellow Americans."

Rep Carter Demands Biden Answer for His Actions

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(Washington, DC)- Representative John Carter (TX-31) joined members of both the House and the Senate in a letter demanding President Biden answer for the devastating consequences of the hasty withdrawal of the U.S. military from Afghanistan.

Carter Statement on Afghanistan

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"The situation unfolding in Afghanistan right now is an unmitigated, but completely avoidable, disaster. Not only has this poorly managed withdrawal put American lives at risk, it’s also left our allies high and dry. We made a promise to those individuals that aided in the United States’ mission and to see them left behind at the hands of a now emboldened enemy is a disgrace."

Carter Secures $2.9 million for Texas A&M University- Central Texas in Defense Appropriations Bill

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(Killeen, TX) - Representative John Carter (TX-31) and Dr. Marc Nigliazzo announced today that Carter secured $2,990,000 for Texas A&M University- Central Texas in the Defense Appropriations bill that will be on the House floor later this month. If signed into law, the funding will go toward research to limit hardware and software vulnerabilities to cyber-attacks in areas critical to the Department of Defense.

Carter Announces 2021 Congressional Veteran Commendation Board Members

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(Round Rock, TX)- Today Congressman John Carter (TX-31) announced the TX-31 Congressional Veteran Commendation board members for 2021. The Congressional Veteran Commendation program is designed to recognize the wartime sacrifices and community efforts of TX-31 veterans. To learn more about the program, click here.

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