Rep. Carter Announces a $4.44 Million Grant for Killeen Fire Department
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(ROUND ROCK, TEXAS) U.S. Congressman John R. Carter (TX-31) today announced that Killeen Fire Department has been awarded a $4.44 million Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant by the Department of Homeland Security. Statement by Rep. John R. Carter on Speaker Boehner's Retirement Announcement
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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31), issued the following statement in regards to Speaker John Boehner's announcement that he will resign from Congress at the end of October. Carter: Obama Violated the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act by not disclosing information on Iran Side Deals
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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31), voted in favor of House Resolution 411, which states that the President, by withholding information on side deals between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency, has not complied with the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. Until all information on the deal is divulged, including side agreements, and Congress has had the opportunity by law to fully review the entire agreement, all current sanctions against Iran shall remain. Carter Asks Army to explain Force Structure Cuts
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Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) has requested the Secretary of the Army to provide an installation by installation breakdown of Army force structure changes announced in July. The troop reductions, Rep. Carter said, disproportionately affect Fort Hood, and he wants answers. Carter Co-Sponsors Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015
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Rep. John Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement after co-sponsoring the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015 House Passes TPA, Brings Transparency to FTA Negotiations, Makes Obama Accountable
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Today, the House of Representatives passed Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation, which would give Congress the authority to reject or confirm any trade decision President Obama makes. The House did not vote on the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP), no vote is scheduled on TPP, and none will be until all countries involved finalize negotiations and the public has been able to review TPP for at least 60 days. Carter Votes to Cut Funding for IRS
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Today I voted to cut funding to the Internal Revenue Service, through passage of the overall FY16 Financial Services Appropriations Bill in the House Appropriations Committee. Rep. Carter Fights for Texas and Border States: Obama's Immigration Overreach Passes the Buck to Border States
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Congressman John Carter, (R-TX31) Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, has proposed language to be included in the Fiscal Year 2016 Labor, Health, and Human Services (FY16 Labor-HHS ) funding bill to help relieve the burden of healthcare and education costs on state and local communities as a result of illegal immigration. Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act- Certainty for Seniors, Physicians and American Taxpayers
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Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) is releasing the following statement regarding the recent House passage of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act, to repeal the flawed Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula and replace it with a long-term, sustainable plan. House Budget Encourages Growth, Strengthens Military and Provides for Our Future
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U.S. Representative John R. Carter (R-TX) was proud to vote for a balanced budget that will grow our economy, create jobs, protect our great nation and secure a bright future for our children and grandchildren. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
