Carter Statement on the Passing of General Robert Shoemaker
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Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement regarding the death of retired General Robert Shoemaker. Carter Calls on Congress to End Caps on National Security, Defense Funding
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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) joined 140 of his colleagues in signing a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan calling for legislation to end sequestration for national defense. Rep. Carter has long supported the end of this Obama-era policy, and believes without this repeal, our ability to defend our great nation will continue to diminish. Carter Congratulates Military Service Academies Graduates from Central Texas
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Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) is pleased to extend his congratulations and best wishes to five officers from the 31st District of Texas on their graduation from our United States Service Academies. Carter Introduces Resolution to Expedite Modernization of Army Ground Combat Vehicles
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(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Rep. John R. Carter introduced legislation requiring the Secretary of the Army to report to Congress on the modernization strategy for ground combat systems of the Army and efforts to field future ground combat vehicles. House Passes, Carter Supports Fiscal Year 2017 Defense Bill, Includes Pay Raise for Soldiers
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Today, Rep. John R. Carter voted in support of the House fiscal year 2017 Defense Appropriations bill which passed with bipartisan support. The bill, which funds our military through September 2017, closely reflects the Defense Appropriations bill the House passed last summer, and is consistent with the final National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2017. The legislation funds critical national security needs, including military operations and readiness programs, as well as health and quality-of-life programs for our troops and military families. Carter Receives Department of Defense Distinguished Service Award
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Today, Rep. John R. Carter received the Department of Defense Distinguished Service Award. He was presented with the award by Acting Secretary of the Army Robert Speer. The Army awards this decoration to those who provide distinguished service that makes a substantial contribution to the accomplishment of the Army's missions. Carter Applauds Trump's Call to Rebuild our Military
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Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement in regards to President Trump's call to rebuild our armed forces. Carter Votes in Support of our Military, Increase to Troop Strength, Readiness, Pay
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Today, Rep. John R. Carter voted in support of the fiscal year 2017 (FY17) National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This legislation will ensure our military has the tools necessary to succeed, increases military pay, increases troop strength and readiness, and prevents the closure of our base at Guantanamo Bay (GITMO), keeping enemy combatants off American soil. The NDAA also includes a provision based on Rep. Carter's Resist Executive Amnesty on Defense Installations (READI) Act legislation that prevents the housing of illegal immigrant minors on military installations. Statement by Rep. John Carter Honoring Veterans Day
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Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement in recognition of Veteran's Day on November 11. Carter Marks 7th Anniversary of Ft. Hood Terrorist Attack
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Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statement in advance of the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attack at Ft. Hood which took place on November 5, 2009. Browse Documents by Date or Issue |
