Carter, Ruppersberger Named Co-Chairs of Bipartisan House Army CaucusCaucus includes more than 100 members from both political partiesCongressmen John Carter (R-TX) and C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-MD) will serve as co-chairs of the prestigious House Army Caucus for the 113th Congressional session, their offices announced today. The Caucus includes more than 100 members from both parties… Read more »

House Passes No Budget - No Pay ActMembers of Congress will be denied their paycheck if they continue to fail to pass a federal budget, under legislation passed today in the House with the backing of Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman John Carter (R-TX31). “The House has done its job every year, while the Senate has refused to pass a budget four years… Read more »

Carter Calls for Employer Nominations for 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award(ROUND ROCK, TX) -  Employers who support the National Guard and Reserves should be publicly honored through nominations from America’s military men and women for the Department of Defense Freedom Award, according to Congressman John Carter (R-TX31).“When employers go above… Read more »

When a Member of Congress is given time to formally express an opinion or make a statement on an issue before the House, they are said to have the 'floor' of the House, and their views are referred to as a 'Floor Speech'. How House Members are allotted time to speak, or sometimes observe silence, are adapted from rules of order originally written by Thomas Jefferson. The… Read more »

Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines. Eventually editors realized that added interest in their newspapers and magazines could be sparked by allowing readers to express their opinions on the page opposite the editorial, and the modern op-ed was invented. Today 'editorial'… Read more »

Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines. Eventually editors realized that added interest in their newspapers and magazines could be sparked by allowing readers to express their opinions on the page opposite the editorial, and the modern op-ed was invented. Today 'editorial'… Read more »

Carter Sworn into 6th Term, Chairmanship of Homeland Security SubcommitteeCongressman John Carter was sworn into his sixth term in the U.S. House of Representatives today, with a new assignment for the 113th Congress as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee.“This is a tremendous honor for which I am in debt to the people of Central… Read more »

Carter Votes Against Tax and Spend Fiscal Cliff Deal, Blocks Obama Attempt to Raise Federal PayOut-of-control federal spending - the root of the nation’s economic troubles - was totally ignored in the Senate-passed “fiscal cliff” legislation, leading Congressman John Carter to vote against House passage of the bill.“The Democrats have spent America into this mess,… 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 »