Representative John Carter (TX-31) joined Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Richard Hudson (R-NC), Anthony Brown (D-MD), Sanford Bishop (D-GA), Denny Heck (D-WA), Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA), Vicky Hartzler (R-MO), Van Taylor (R-TX), Michael Waltz (R-FL) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in introducing the Better Military Housing Act last Friday. H.R. 2811 requires the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to address safety and quality issues in private military housing. Read more »

On Military Spouses Appreciation Day 2019, Representative John Carter (TX-31) introduced the Military Spouses Employment Act to provide employers a new tax credit to hire qualified military spouses. Read more »

Representative John Carter (R-TX-31) and Representative Filemon Vela (D-TX-34) yesterday introduced the Military Base Operations and Infrastructure Innovative Management Act to establish a pilot program to promote the use of technologies on military installations. The employed technology will be aimed at improving the performance of infrastructure systems, communications, safety, energy use, time management, and base operations services. Read more »

Representatives John Carter (R-TX) and Rick Larsen (D-WA) yesterday introduced the Children of Fallen Warriors AMT Relief Act, legislation that would change tax law to count Survivor Benefit Plan annuity paid to a minor beneficiary as earned income, so the payments are not subject to the Alternative Minimum Tax. Read more »

Top Republican Leader on the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Appropriations Congressman John Carter (TX-31) delivered the following remarks at today's hearing regarding President Trump's national emergency declaration. Read more »

Today Congressman John Carter (TX-31) questioned Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel Dailey on the progress of Fort Hood's credentialing assistance pilot program during a Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee hearing on military quality of life. Rep. Carter has released the following statement regarding the exchange. Read more »

Congressman John Carter released the following statement after House Democrats blocked a measure that would've prevented federal employees who have been disciplined for sexual misconduct from receiving a pay raise: Read more »

In what could truly be described as a monumental year, 2018 shined its big spotlight on the Great Place, showing the Army and the world that Fort Hood isn’t merely a place, it’s a Family working together as a team to achieve greatness. Looking back on 2018 provides time for reflection, while creating anticipation for all the Great Place has in store for 2019.   III… Read more »

Congressman Carter released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a temporary policy for GI Bill payments. Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie to hold the VA accountable for reported issues with GI Bill payments to veterans. Read more »