Carter Introduces Bill to Level the Playing Field for Military Spouses
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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. Carter, Vela Introduce Bill to Increase Technological Innovation on Military Installations
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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. Carter, Larsen Introduce Legislation to Protect Children of Fallen Servicemembers
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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. Carter Reaffirms Commitment to Ft. Hood Soldiers in National Emergency Declaration Hearing
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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. Carter Focuses on Progress of Credentialing Assistance Program with SMA Dailey
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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. Democrats Vote to Give Pay Raises to Employees Accused of Sexual Misconduct
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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: Looking back at 2018 on Fort Hood
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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… VA Announces Changes to GI Bill Payments in the Wake of Carter Letter Demanding Answers
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Congressman Carter released the following statement after the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a temporary policy for GI Bill payments. Carter to VA: "This is unacceptable"
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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. Local congressman angered by GI Bill payment issues
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(KWTX) U.S. Rep. John Carter, R-Round Rock, whose district includes most of Fort Hood, is angered by delays in GI Bill college aid payments to thousands of veterans resulting from problems with the Department of Veterans Affairs IT system. “Our veterans deserve the benefits they’re owed. Congress has championed education benefits offered by the VA, so this complete… Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
