Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) is releasing the following statement regarding the retirement of General James D. Thurman: Read more »

Congressman John Carter is a cosponsor of the Keep Your Health Plan Act (H.R. 3350) and voted in favor of the legislation that would allow health plans currently available on the individual market to continue next year. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) is releasing the following statement regarding the fourth anniversary of the Fort Hood shooting: Read more »

A special task force may soon be formed to help evaluate and navigate the backlog issue in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Congressman John Carter (R-TX31), Vice-Chairman on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee, voted in favor of commissioning such a task force and is calling on the Senate and President to approve the commission. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) is pushing the United States Army for answers after recent media reports suggest the Army warned soldiers who support certain Tea Party and Christian organizations, citing their ideology and beliefs are counterproductive t Read more »

WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman John Carter (R-TX31), one of eight House Republican Continuing Resolution Conferees, remains committed to funding the government in a fiscally responsible manner, instead of writing a blank check for the Obama Administration Read more »

The Honoring the Families of Fallen Soldiers Act (H.J.Res. 91) provides immediate funding for death gratuities and related benefits for survivors of deceased military service members of the Department of Defense. Read more »

Congressman John Carter and his House colleagues today passed H.J. 58, legislation that will ensure our men and women in uniform and their families have the availability to meet and worship with their religious leaders. Read more »

Last week, the House of Representatives passed the Pay our Armed Forces Act which was then passed in the Senate and was signed into law. The goal of this House legislation was to ensure ALL DoD employees, including contract workers, would be back at work Read more »

Does the President have short-term memory loss? The President of the United States is threatening to veto critical legislation to provide benefits to our veterans. Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) and his Republican House colleagues are fighting for veterans after the President has publicly stated he will not support funding for veterans. Today the House of Representatives passed… Read more »