Congressman John Carter

Representing the 31st District of Texas

Press Releases

Congressman Carter (R-TX31) and Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX25), who represent Fort Hood, announced today the passage of a bill that would ensure victims of the 2009 terrorist attack on Fort Hood are eligible for being awarded the Purple Heart, along with its corresponding benefits.
Today, U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to comply with the letter of the law regarding protecting the United States against Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) is releasing the following statement on the resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder
Fort Hood shooter's request to join ISIS should spur action for victims by Obama Administration
Congressman John Carter, Fort Hood's champion, is demanding action and calling on Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and the Department of Defense (DoD) to follow through with a Congressional order.
One-year delay of review of Purple Heart for Fort Hood victims "unacceptable," Carter demands report
The VA Accountability Act is truly common sense reform for a system that has failed many of our veterans.