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 »

(DUBLIN, TEXAS) – Representatives of Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) will meet with Erath County residents locally in September during Congressional Outreach sessions in Stephenville and Dublin.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 through all communities… Read more »

 Congressman John R. Carter (R-TX31) joined Congressional Army Caucus Co-Chairs Sen. Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK), Representative Chet Edwards (D-TX), as well as Secretary of the Army Pete Geren and Army Chief of Staff General George Casey yesterday in the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the 234th anniversary of the United States Army. "Since 2005, I have had the… Read more »

Environmental wear from artillery practice on Fort Hood will continue to be abated with funds approved today in Washington through the request of Congressman John Carter (R-Round Rock). Carter succeeded in winning $333,000 in funds from the House Appropriations Agriculture Subcommittee for the ongoing Fort Hood Range Revegetation Project."This project plays a key role in maintaining… Read more »

The U.S. Post Office in Georgetown will become the "Kile G. West Post Office Building" if a bill that passed the U.S. House of Representatives today by U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-Round Rock) becomes law."This is a moment to honor the ultimate sacrifice of one of our Texas war heroes," said Carter. "With this renaming we should not only recognize the sacrifice of… Read more »

U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-Round Rock) has replaced U.S. Rep. John McHugh (R-NY) as Republican Co-Chairman of the House Army Caucus. McHugh is leaving the House of Representatives to become Secretary of the Army."This is a distinct honor and privilege," says Carter. "I am pleased to take on this responsibility to ensure that the Army maintains and increases a close working… Read more »

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Washington, May 7 - Fort Hood is now targeted to receive $64 million in new federal funds for its Warrior Transition Program, after the funds were included in Appropriations Committee action today on war supplemental funding, according to U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-Round Rock). “We are fortunate to have landed full Appropriations Committee approval for this very important… Read more »

Quest for New Fort Hood Hospital Nears Success (WASHINGTON, DC) – U.S. Rep. John Carter (R-TX) today announced the Department of Defense will likely announce this week the approval of construction funds for a new hospital for Fort Hood, to replace the aging and outdated Darnall Army Medical Cent... Read more »