The Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center (ALERRT) at Texas State University will continue leading the nation in training police officers and first responders. Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) congratulates the program in its continued t Read more »

Congressman Carter, Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, last week passed his first bill through the House by a vote of 245-182. Read more »

The House Appropriations Committee Appropriations Bill for the fiscal year 2014 was approved today with a focus on ensuring fiscal discipline while supporting vital homeland security programs. Congressman John Carter is leading as Chairman of the Homeland Read more »

Congressman John Carter, (R-TX31) Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee and Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX25) are speaking out on the inexcusable allegations that a U.S. Army Sergeant First Class, stationed at Fort Hood, has been Read more »

May 8, 2013: for immediate releaseSecure Firearms Act to Reduce Gun Violence introduced by Carter, CuellarKeeping more firearms away from unauthorized users would prevent many cases of gun violence with no threat to the 2nd Amendment Rights of law-abiding citizens, and that could be rapidly achieved through bi-partisan legislation introduced today in the House by Homeland Security… Read more »

House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX31) called for all federal authorities to place first priorities in the Boston Marathon bombings on protecting the public from further attack, and providing comfort and treatment for the victims of the incident and their families. “We should immediately pause to place the victims and their families in… Read more »

Carter Reaffirms Support for IsraelCongressman John Carter (R-TX31) helped reaffirm congressional support for Israel with multiple efforts this week, in response to Palestinian attempts to undermine the Oslo agreements for a two-state solution for peace between the Palestinians and Israel.“The framework for long-term peace is already in place with the Oslo Peace Accords, if both… Read more »

Carter Calls for Gun Owners to Secure their FirearmsAmericans of all political stripes and beliefs on gun issues should agree on one immediate reform following the tragic Connecticut shootings last week – the need for responsible gun owners to secure their firearms from misuse or abuse by others, according to Congressman John Carter (R-TX31).“We have a constitutional right to… Read more »

Carter Calls for Prayer for Victims of Connecticut School Shooting(ROUND ROCK, TX)  - Americans should stop to pray for the victims of this morning’s tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut that has left 27 people dead including 18 children at last report.“Folks in Central Texas are unfortunately all too familiar with this kind of senseless… Read more »

3rd Anniversary of Fort Hood Attack Finds Casualties Still Lacking Combat Status(ROUND ROCK, TX) – Three years after an attack on Fort Hood, Texas left 13 adults and one unborn child dead and 32 wounded, the casualties and their families are still being denied proper benefits by the Obama Administration for political reasons, according to Congressman John Carter, who represents the… Read more »