In an effort to protect the budget of working families in the middle of a serious recession, U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-TX31) today introduced amendments to HR 2454, the Democrats’ national energy tax bill tentatively scheduled for a vote Friday.Carter’s twin amendments would automatically repeal the energy tax, also known as the "cap and trade" bill, if the U.S.… Read more »

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 »

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative John R. Carter (TX-31) praised the House of Representatives for passing H.R. 6, the Energy Policy Act of 2005. Carter made the following statement after the bill passed by a vote of 249-183: &nb... Read more »

Round Rock – Today, U.S. Representative John R. Carter (TX-31) released the following statement regarding increasing gas prices and energy legislation: "I am please to say the Energy and Commerce Committee will begin consideration of energy legislation today. "Our nation is facing rising gas pr... Read more »