(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted in support of the FY 2017 Defense Appropriations bill. The bill passed the House and will now be sent to the Senate for consideration. The legislation funds critical national security needs, including military operations and readiness programs, as well as health and quality-of-life programs for our troops and military families. This bill will increase troop levels, fund a pay increase for our soldiers, and provide for the investments into upgraded equipment, technology, and infrastructure. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, which Rep. John Carter (R-TX-31) chairs, unanimously passed the FY2017 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill. This bill targets critical programs such as aviation security, border and immigration enforcement, customs activities, the protections against cyberterrorism, natural disaster response, and efforts to stop smuggling of drugs and people into the United States. The bill is now set to be considered before the full House Appropriations Committee. Read more »
Yesterday, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted in support of the National Defense Authorization Act, which provides for our military, focusing on the military readiness crisis by specifically correcting funding shortfalls that have led to a lack of readiness and to a heightened level of risk to our troops and our security. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement in regards to the National Commission on the Future of the Army report. The NCFA was charged by Congress with examining the structure of the Army and policy assumptions related to the size and force mix. Read more »
Statement by Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) on the decision by the Administration that Fort Hood is no longer on the list of possible temporary shelter locations for illegal immigrant minors. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Representative John R. Carter (R-TX-31) is fighting for Central Texas values, protecting our nation against increasing threats, securing our border, and supporting our military and veterans. This past year in Congress, Rep. Carter and House Republicans have led the fight against President Obama and his liberal policies, including his unlawful executive amnesty. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) voted to support our military and boost our national security by helping pass the amended National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House of Representatives. The President vetoed the original version of the NDAA passed in October. Read more »
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Representatives John R. Carter (R-TX-31) sent a letter to President Obama, and the Secretaries of Defense, Health and Human Services and Homeland Security urging the Obama Administration not to provide temporary housing for unaccompanied alien children (UACs) at any U.S. military installation, including Fort Hood. Read more »
On this 6th anniversary of the terrorist attack at Ft. Hood, we must not forget the victims and their families. Our brave men and women of the military stand for all this is good in this world. They put their lives on the line to protect and preserve our freedoms. On that frightful day 6 years ago, we lost 13 and of our brave soldiers, and many more were injured. We must never forget their sacrifice and the sacrifices by their families. Read more »
