The U.S. House of Representatives today introduced a resolution recognizing the Fort Hood soldiers whose lives were lost or who were injured during Thursday’s tragedy.Congressman John Carter (TX-31), whose district includes Fort Hood, sponsored H. Res. 895, which reads:"A Resolution – Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the United States Army who… Read more »
Fort Hood has set up a hotline for relatives of Fort Hood personnel, who may call (254) 288-7570 or (866) 836-2751 for information about loved ones. Read more »
(FORT HOOD, TEXAS) - Congressman John Carter (R-TX) is scheduled to meet with members of the press at 4:10pm CST today to discuss the latest updates on the tragic shootings yesterday at Fort Hood.WHO: Congressman John Carter and other Members of CongressWHAT: Press briefing and interviews as time allowsWHEN: 4:10 - 4:30 p.m. Central time TODAYWHERE: Press Area, Sadowski Field,… Read more »
Congressman John Carter (TX-31) is en route to Fort Hood and is expected to arrive in Killeen by late morning.The Congressman plans to meet with Army officials to be briefed on the latest findings in the shootings investigation, and to determine what steps can be taken to help comfort the wounded and the families of those who lost their lives in yesterday’s tragedy.Congressman… Read more »
In response to today’s shooting at Fort Hood in Central Texas, U.S. Representative John Carter offered the following statement:"My condolences go out to the soldiers and the families affected by this horrific event," says Carter, who represents Fort Hood. "The soldiers at Fort Hood are the finest in the world and have our deepest gratitude for their service and… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved the Military Spouse Residency Relief Act as part of the House Suspension Calendar by a unanimous voice vote. President Barack Obama is expected to sign the legislation into law within the next few days. The House action today brings to a legislative conclusion a three-year quest by U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-TX) to improve the legal residency… Read more »
A three-year quest by Congressman John Carter (R-TX) to allow military spouses to claim the same state of residency as their husbands or wives is set for approval Monday in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Military Spouse Residency Relief Act has already passed the Senate, so Monday's vote should send the legislation directly to the President's desk to become law. "This is… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Defense this week announced plans to provide Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay to military service members who had their enlistment extended or retirement suspended due to Stop Loss between Sept. 11, 2001 and Sept. 30, 2009.Those eligible will receive $500 per month for each month (or any portion of a month) that the member was kept on active duty due to Stop… Read more »
House Democrats have included a completely unrelated "hate crimes" bill to the annual defense authorization act, and are using legislation meant to protect our soldiers to push this unconstitutional bill forward, Congressman John Carter (R-TX) said today."With 52,000 soldiers honorably stationed at Fort Hood in my district, I completely understand and support the mission… Read more »
(GATESVILLE, TEXAS) – Representatives of Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) will meet with Coryell and Hamilton County residents in September during Congressional Outreach sessions scheduled in Gatesville and Hico.The program allows citizens to meet with staff from Carter’s office on federal issues without having to travel out of their home county, and rotates year-round… Read more »
