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Carter Files Veteran Transplant Coverage Act which Directs VA to Provide Transplant Operations to Veterans in a VA or Non-VA facility

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Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) introduced the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act which requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide organ transplants to Veterans from a live donor regardless of whether or not that donor is a veteran. Current VA policy excludes non-Veteran organ donations from coverage under the VA Choice Program and forces Veterans to specific VA treatment facilities. For most Veterans these facilities are many states away. Rep. Carter's legislation directs the VA to provide the transplant operation for those veterans, in a VA facility or non-VA facility, regardless of the donor's status.

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.

In first 10 days, Trump Better Securing Our Nation

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I am pleased President Trump has taken action in his first week to better secure our border by building a border wall where it makes sense, enforcing the laws on the books, and ensuring those who are entering our country do not mean us harm. I am glad to finally have a strong ally in the White House on these issues that are so important to Texas.

Carter Applauds President Trump's Actions to Roll Back Dodd-Frank, Block Fiduciary Rule, Sanction Iran

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Today, President Trump signed two executive orders to roll back aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act, and put a hold on the Obama Administrations Fiduciary Rule. Earlier today he also announced the United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran. Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) released the following statements in regards to the President's actions.

A New Horizon for American Prosperity

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Early this week, I was honored to be sworn in as a member of the 115th Congress. Representing Central Texas and bringing common-sense conservative values to the nation's Capitol remains one of the great privileges of my life. I'm proud of what I've been able to do on your behalf and am excited about what's in store, especially as a Republican President will be sworn in soon.

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