When this year began, our economy was on fire. The Lone Star State had closed out a strong 2019 with Texans opening 224,099 new businesses, and we were the number one job creator in the nation. The country was doing better. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed by Republicans, meant people had more money in their pocket to put food on the table, pay for their kids’ dance lessons, or take a vacation. There were plenty of jobs, businesses were thriving, and people felt secure enough to invest and spend. Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after Army Criminal Investigation Command confirmed that the human remains found on June 30 were those of Spc. Vanessa Guillen. Read more »

(Round Rock, TX) – Representative John Carter announced the 2020 TX-31 United States Service Academy Appointees last week. These students completed a rigorous admissions process, including extensive applications and interviews to earn a nomination from Representative Carter. Once they received a nomination from Rep. Carter, they earned an appointment by the academy of their application. Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) and Killeen Mayor Jose Segarra announced a $230,937 federal grant for the City of Killeen to support a range of needs in the wake of the coronavirus. Read more »

There is no doubt that our country is rightfully hurting. Anyone who watched the video of George Floyd’s murder is horrified by the blatant abuse by the officers at that scene. Read more »

I’m very sad to learn of the passing of Sam Johnson, my dear friend. Read more »

House Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Ranking Member John Carter (R-TX), and full House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Ranking Member Kay Granger (R-TX), today sent a bipartisan request to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie urging that all gravestones inscribed with… Read more »

Bell and Williamson County health care providers received $76,332,092.24 from the CARES Act to help deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, Representative John Carter announced today. Read more »

Representative John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement on the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. Read more »

On Friday, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) and over 100 House members sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging reauthorization and additional funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) in the next Coronavirus response package. Read more »