Carter Pushes Bill to Cut Gas PricesDemocrats continue plan for $5/ gallon  House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter this week cosponsored and pledged to help pass the American Energy Innovation Act, HR 2300, a joint proposal of the Republican Study Committee and the Congressional Western Caucus to lower the cost of gas and electric bills. “Congress seems to have a… Read more »

Conservatives Win Major Victory for 2nd Amendment Rights against Anti-Gun Lobby The constitutional right of Americans to bear arms in national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges was restored today in a major victory for conservatives against the anti-gun lobby. The House approved the Coburn Amendment in a landslide 279-147 vote. All Republicans save 2 voted for the bill; the… Read more »

Pelosi/CIA Scandal Only the Latest in Chain of House Ethics ScandalsVideo Available Tonight on YouTube The CIA interrogation controversy is only the latest in a series of scandals under House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) reign, and it’s now time for the multiple ethics issues to be resolved, said House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (R-TX) tonight during a… Read more »

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Washington, May 7 - Fort Hood is now targeted to receive $64 million in new federal funds for its Warrior Transition Program, after the funds were included in Appropriations Committee action today on war supplemental funding, according to U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-Round Rock). “We are fortunate to have landed full Appropriations Committee approval for this very important… Read more »

GOP Leaders Introduce Bill to Block GITMO Terrorists from Import into AmericaObama Administration plans to release terrorists currently housed at Guantanamo Bay into the American heartland would be blocked by legislation introduced today by House Republican Leaders in Washington.The Keep Terrorists Out of America Act, HR 2294, supported by the entire GOP leadership including Conference… Read more »

Constitutionality of Auto Industry Takeover Questioned on House Floor The Obama Administration actions in the U.S. auto industry may be in violation of the Constitution, according to House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter, who raised serious questions tonight on the House floor concerning the legality of ongoing Administration involvement in the private sector.The former Texas… Read more »

Carter Votes for New Consumer Credit Card ProtectionsU.S. Rep. John Carter today voted to approve H.R. 627, the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act to eliminate spikes in credit card interest rates and curb predatory credit card practices. The bill passed the House by a broad 357-70 bipartisan margin."I have concerns with passing new federal credit regulations during a recession,… Read more »

Texas A&M Receives 672 Acres for Killeen Campus from Fort Hood in Washington Transfer Ceremony Texas A&M University was officially awarded 662 acres of land to use for a new Texas A&M – Central Texas Killeen campus from Fort Hood this morning during a transfer ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Texas A&M Chancellor Mike McKinney received the transfer from Army Secretary… Read more »