U.S. Representative John Carter's (R - Round Rock) issued the following statement today in response to extreme flooding in areas of Central Texas: "My heart goes out to those who have been affected by the flooding in Central Texas. I want to assure my constituents that I am working closely ... Read more »

U.S. Congressman John Carter (R, Round Rock) today announced that a representative from his office will hold office hours in Coryell County on July 12. The representative will meet with residents to listen to their concerns and provide assistance with federal agencies and issues, including soc... More Read more »

- U.S. Representative John Carter (R, Round Rock), is pleased to announce that the City of Killeen has received approval from the House Appropriations Committee for a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The funding, awarded Read more »

The American people will soon see a $400 billion tax increase, which will increase taxes for marriage, having children, adopting children, earning money, saving money, paying on college loans and dying. Job creators will see higher taxes for research and development, making a profit, giving sharehol... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) today will introduce an Amendment to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act that would expedite the building of a fence along the United States' southern border. The Carter Amendment removes bureaucratic and environmental obstacles and funding ... Read more »

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) today re-introduced legislation that will assist military spouses in obtaining quality employment. The Military Spouses Employment Act of 2007 will provide employers a tax incentive to hire qualified military spouses. "I am pleased to introduce this bill t... Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R, Round Rock) today led the fight against House Leadership over wasteful spending and a secret Appropriations earmarks process. The House Democrats' Appropriations bills up for vote in Congress this week all include a slush fund for billions in secret earmarks hidden from p... Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R, Round Rock), House Republican Conference Secretary, has been taking action to mitigate the recent delays people have been experiencing in obtaining U.S. passports, due to longer than expected processing times for passport applications in the face of record-breaking demand... Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R, Round Rock), House Republican Conference Secretary, today released the following statement regarding today's vote on S. 5, the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2007: "I am committed to funding research for life-threatening diseases such as Parkinson's disease, can... Read more »

Congressman John Carter (R, Round Rock), House Republican Conference Secretary, today announced the vacant Thomas T. Connally Department of Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marlin will be conveyed to the State of Texas. The 2007 Supplemental Budget, passed Thursday by the U.S. House of Repr... Read more »