Today, Rep. John R. Carter (R-TX-31) announced $145 million for barracks renovation at Fort Hood. As a representative of Fort Hood, Rep. Carter has worked tirelessly with House leadership and the Army to ensure this critical funding was made available to one of the military’s premier installations. The funding is part of the Fiscal Year 17 Operation and Maintenance funds passed by Congress earlier this year.

“I am proud to represent the ‘Great Place’ in Congress. Over the years, I have worked closely with Fort Hood leadership to ensure our soldiers have what they need to succeed, and this is a huge win,” said Rep. Carter. “I have seen firsthand the despicable condition many of the barracks are in today. With this funding, we will be able to provide proper housing for soldiers, which raises morale and improves readiness, making our Army even stronger.”

The funding will allow for upgrades and repairs to 15 enlisted housing barracks, many of which have been condemned. Repairs will include heating and cooling, replace electrical wiring, plumbing, lighting fixtures, stairways, ceilings, walls, and many other exterior and interior needed repairs.

Rep. Carter represents Texas District 31, which includes Fort Hood, the largest active duty armored military installation in the free world. He serves as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, co-chairman of the Congressional Army Caucus, is on the Subcommittee for Commerce, Justice and Science and the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee.

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