(WASHINGTON, D.C)- Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 2685, the fiscal year 2016 (FY16) Defense Appropriations Act which funds critical national security needs, military operations, and health and quality of life programs for the men and women of our Armed Forces and their families. Read more »
(Washington, D.C.) – Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) announced he is accepting nominations for the 2015 Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) program. This program formally honors distinguished veterans across the 31st district of Texas for their wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement. The nomination-based program is designed to recognize veterans within the 31st district of Texas and preserves their stories for future generations of America. Read more »
Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2016, which fully funds America's troops with the resources and support they need to defend our country. Read more »
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), U.S. Representative John Carter (R-TX31), and U.S. Representative Roger Williams (R-TX25) issued the following statements after the Secretary of the Army, John McHugh, ordered financial benefits must coincide with the Purple Heart medals for the victims of the 2009 Fort Hood terrorist attack. On Tuesday, the Fort Hood Delegation sent a letter to the Secretary McHugh urging him to follow through with the intent of the Congress that all of the Purple Heart recipients would be granted the corresponding benefits. Read more »
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, U.S. Representative John Carter (R-TX31), U.S. Representative Roger Williams (R-TX25) and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are proud to honor the victims of the Fort Hood shooting with the Purple Heart Award for the sacrifices made during and after the 2009 terrorist attack on Fort Hood, Texas. Read more »
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. Read more »
Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) is releasing the following statement following the announcement that the United States Army will charge Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl with one count of desertion and one count of misbehavior before the enemy. Read more »
Congressman John R. Carter (R-TX31) is proud to announce that Fort Hood will utilize $46 million of funds from the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015, which was passed in early December 2014, for a military training center on post. Read more »
Congressman Carter (R-TX31) and Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX25), who represent Fort Hood, announced today the passage of a bill that would ensure victims of the 2009 terrorist attack on Fort Hood are eligible for being awarded the Purple Heart, along with its corresponding benefits. Read more »
