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. Read more »

(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… Read more »

Today, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) announced $61 million in funding to renovate five additional barracks at Ft. Hood. These barracks are rated at Q4, the lowest possible quality rating. Last month, Congressman Carter toured barracks that were under renovation with Chairman Mac Thornberry of the Armed Services Committee, and stressed the importance of authorizing and funding barracks renovations, as well as motorpool and hangar construction. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) has pledged his support for Congressman Kevin Brady's Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act by cosponsoring the legislation. This bill will eliminate Social Security's Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and replace it with a new formula that ensures teachers, firefighters police officers, and other public servants receive Social Security benefits based on work history. Read more »

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) will host the 4th Annual Congressional Veteran Commendation Ceremony on Saturday, October 13th at 2 pm. This ceremony recognizes ten District 31 veterans nominated for their selfless service to the Central Texas community and our country. Read more »

Yesterday evening, the House passed the Defense Appropriations bill as part of a minibus package, which also included the Labor, Health and Human Services Appropriations bill, and a continuing resolution to keep remaining parts of the government open through December 7, 2018. Read more »

U.S. Rep. John Carter, the Republican from Round Rock who represents Fort Hood, has filed legislation that would order military installations around the country to enter into agreements with local prosecutors to prosecute sexual assaults committed by juveniles on base. The bill is based on an agreement reached recently by Fort Hood officials, the U.S. Attorney’s… Read more »

U.S. Rep. John Carter sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Director David Shulkin on Monday demanding answers regarding findings of abuse of veterans, equipment theft, abuse of power and potential financial crimes at the VA’s Temple campus. On Sunday, the American-Statesman detailed the results of an internal investigation into issues at the Temple… Read more »

Cedar Ridge High School student Nicole Marie Petrik received the top award and a free trip to Washington, D.C., in an annua.... Click here to read more. Read more »

This week, Congressman John Carter (TX-31) was awarded the Career and Technical Association of Texas' Champion of the Year Award for his commitment to CTE programs in Texas' 31st Congressional District. He was nominated by Round Rock ISD. Staff from Round Rock ISD presented Congressman Carter with the award during a visit to Stony Point High School. Read more »