John R. Carter

Bills, 119th Congress

Sponsored 4 (median 25) · cosponsored 109 (median 289), 30 as an original cosponsor (signed on the day the bill was introduced). Medians are for all voting members of the House. From congress.gov.

Sponsored

• H.R. 8469 Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.Appropriates funds for military construction, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for fiscal year 2027. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Apr 23, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 2360 To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.Permanently exempts school bus drivers from engine compartment pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7489 Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026Authorizes establishment of a Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Georgetown. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Feb 11, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 3944 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026Appropriates FY2026 funds for military construction, veterans affairs, agriculture, and legislative branch operations. AI-readEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jun 12, 2025 Introduced

Cosponsored

• H.R. 10542 Combating Pasture Mealybug ActIntroduced Sep 24, 2026 · Joined Sep 28, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 1773 Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Joined Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 987 Fair Access to Banking ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Joined Sep 15, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 5874 Firearm Access During Shutdowns ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Joined Dec 10, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 9505 Bonnie Eloise Rush Milam Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026Congress · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 · Joined Sep 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025Health · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 10296 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 9489 GRACE for Military Survivors ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 · Joined Jul 20, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 1094 Amateur Radio Emergency Preparedness ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 · Joined Feb 11, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4700 PRIME ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 10141 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4450 Oak Park Lane in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "United States Representative Kay Granger Post Office Building".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 24, 2026 · Joined Sep 3, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1481 Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.Congress · Introduced Aug 13, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 4105 VET Act of 2025Modifies veterans employment or transition programs. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Aug 3, 2026 · Joined Jan 30, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9743 TRUTH in Coverage Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.Res. 1436 Condemning Omar Suleiman for celebrating the death of Senator Lindsey Graham and acknowledging that House Democrats invited him to serve as the Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019.Congress · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8119 HOPE with Fertility Services ActHealth · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Joined Apr 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9473 Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Congressional Gold Medal ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 9452 Budgeting for a Better America ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Joined Sep 15, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8630 PEAT Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · Joined Jun 2, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7932 HONOR Gold Star Families ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · Joined Jul 20, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1351 Impeaching Eleanor Louise Ross, Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, for high crimes and misdemeanors.Law · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 5993 MACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · Joined Jan 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 3447 Chip Security ActEstablishes security requirements for semiconductor manufacturing and trade. AI-readForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · Joined Aug 22, 2025 Out of committee
• H.Res. 1320 Calling upon all Americans on this Memorial Day, 2026, to honor the men and women of the Armed Forces who have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced May 22, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1314 America 250 Commemorative Flag Act.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8205 Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026Reauthorizes through 2031 NIH and FDA programs supporting research on ALS and neurodegenerative disease treatments. AI-readHealth · Introduced May 15, 2026 · Joined Jun 2, 2026 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 1993 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin ActDirects the Treasury to mint commemorative coins for the 25th anniversary of 9/11. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced May 12, 2026 · Joined Oct 24, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 7230 Buying American Cotton Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · Joined Sep 2, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 6213 Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025Prohibits OSHA from finalizing or enforcing a heat injury prevention workplace standard. AI-readLabor and Employment · Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Joined Sep 21, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 1628 761st Tank Battalion Congressional Gold Medal ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Feb 24, 2026 · Joined Jan 13, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1063 Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".Labor and Employment · Introduced Feb 12, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7081 Sara’s Law and the Preventing Unfair Sentencing Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · Joined Feb 9, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 998 Commending President Trump, his administration, and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces, Intelligence Community, and Justice Department for the remarkable success of "Operation Absolute Resolve".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jan 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 2853 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025Expands federal criminal penalties for organized retail theft and supply chain crimes involving stolen goods. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 6, 2026 · Joined Oct 31, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 3591 Carla Walker ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Dec 9, 2025 · Joined Dec 9, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 6383 Brandon Act Training and Protocol ActArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · Joined Feb 2, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 5981 VA Billing Accountability ActRequires VA accountability for billing practices and debt collection. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · Joined Dec 10, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 5267 American Franchise ActModifies franchise employment and labor law requirements. AI-readLabor and Employment · Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · Joined Sep 4, 2026 Out of committee
• H.Res. 846 Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Oct 31, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3463 COUNTER ActAddresses counterintelligence or counter-drone measures for national security. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · Joined Oct 17, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 5832 REAL Meats ActCommerce · Introduced Oct 24, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 3694 VALID Act of 2025Housing and Community Development · Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · Joined Nov 7, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1787 Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · Joined Sep 26, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 765 Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the TORQE 62 crash in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Oct 6, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 5401 Pay Our Troops Act of 2026Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Joined Oct 14, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 782 Expressing condolences and support for the victims of the July 4 flooding in Texas, honoring acts of heroism, and committing to stand with those impacted by these floods.Emergency Management · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 5455 Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025Modifies federal aviation funding mechanisms and authorization levels. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · Joined Oct 10, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 719 Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.Condemns political violence and honors Charles James Kirk's life and legacy. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 16, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 4577 Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025Foreign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 5113 PRICE ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 4, 2025 · Joined Dec 10, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 5118 Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 3, 2025 · Joined Dec 10, 2025 In committee
• H.J.Res. 98 Life Month ResolutionHealth · Introduced Aug 22, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.Res. 583 Denouncing the attack on a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, 2025.Immigration · Introduced Aug 8, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 618 Commending the Coast Guard, Air Station Corpus Christi, and the crew of CG-6553 for their heroic efforts and courageous response to the catastrophic flooding across central Texas.Commends the Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi and crew for response to Texas flooding. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jul 29, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 612 Celebrating 250 years of Army Medicine.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 25, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 4751 To amend the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act to reauthorize certain programs, and for other purposes.Commerce · Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.Res. 591 A resolution congratulating the members of the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings for successfully completing Operation Midnight Hammer.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 17, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 722 Life at Conception ActCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues · Introduced Jul 15, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 1046 Marc Fischer Memorial ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · Joined Nov 7, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 255 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Lubbock, Texas, as the "General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic".Names the Lubbock, Texas VA clinic after General Bernie Mittemeyer. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · Joined Oct 6, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3861 Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities ActImmigration · Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · Joined Dec 10, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 483 Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 6, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3688 Protecting Children from Experimentation Act of 2025Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · Joined Jun 4, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2033 Military Spouse Hiring ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 3699 Energy Choice ActProhibits states and localities from banning energy sources or types. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · Joined Oct 24, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 3392 STOP Screwworms ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced May 14, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.Res. 166 Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.International Affairs · Introduced May 13, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 2603 Small Business Tax Fairness and Compliance Simplification ActTaxation · Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · Joined Apr 14, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 3033 Protecting the Mailing of Firearms ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Apr 28, 2025 · Joined Dec 10, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1422 Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025Imposes sanctions on foreign persons involved in Iran's petroleum sector and related transactions. AI-readInternational Affairs · Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · Joined Apr 8, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 2599 POWER Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.Res. 258 Censuring Representative Jasmine Crockett of Texas.Congress · Introduced Mar 26, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1916 Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025Immigration · Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 1986 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Mar 10, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 1949 Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025Transfers natural gas export and import authority from the Department of Energy to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Original cosponsor Out of committee
• H.R. 1919 Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActProhibits Federal Reserve from issuing central bank digital currency or offering retail accounts. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Original cosponsor Passed a chamber
• H.Res. 197 Censuring Representative Al Green of Texas.Congress · Introduced Mar 5, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 649 Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025Permits schools to offer whole milk and expanded milk options in lunch programs. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Feb 14, 2025 · Joined Feb 11, 2025 Out of committee
• H.Con.Res. 12 Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act.Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1301 Death Tax Repeal ActTaxation · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 909 Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025Directs federal fraud penalties to Crime Victims Fund through 2029. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · Joined Feb 7, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 1232 National Right-to-Work ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Feb 12, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 1178 Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion ActHealth · Introduced Feb 10, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 424 State Border Security Reimbursement Act of 2025Immigration · Introduced Feb 10, 2025 · Joined Jan 22, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 1056 To include the Czech Republic in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of the Czech Republic.Immigration · Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 516 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit.Taxation · Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · Joined May 12, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 1028 Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act of 2026Requires sports governing bodies to prohibit male athletes from competing in female competitions. AI-readSports and Recreation · Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · Original cosponsor Out of committee
• H.Res. 115 Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".Labor and Employment · Introduced Feb 5, 2025 Introduced
• H.R. 976 1071 Repeal to Protect Small Business Lending ActRepeals data collection requirements for women-owned and minority-owned business loan applications. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · Joined Mar 3, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 885 Drug Cartel Terrorist Designation ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Jan 31, 2025 · Joined Feb 4, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 768 Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons ActEducation · Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · Joined Mar 26, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 750 ACE ActTaxation · Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 723 Protect American Election Administration Act of 2025Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jan 24, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 662 Promoting Domestic Energy Production ActTaxation · Introduced Jan 23, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 309 National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach ActDirects Interior Department to grant funds to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · Joined Jan 14, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 404 Hearing Protection ActTaxation · Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · Joined Sep 15, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 539 Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2025Health · Introduced Jan 22, 2025 · Joined Aug 26, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 50 Recognizing that article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution explicitly reserves to the States the sovereign power to repel an invasion and defend their citizenry from the overwhelming and "imminent danger" posed by paramilitary, narco-terrorist cartels, terrorists and criminal actors who seized control of our southern border.Immigration · Introduced Jan 16, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 556 Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers ActProhibits federal agencies from banning or regulating lead ammunition and tackle on federal lands and waters. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · Joined Jan 21, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 452 Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal ActAwards Congressional Gold Medals to 1980 U.S. Olympic men's ice hockey team members. AI-readSports and Recreation · Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · Original cosponsor Became law
• H.R. 425 Repealing Big Brother Overreach ActRepeals the Corporate Transparency Act requiring beneficial ownership reporting to Treasury. AI-readFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · Joined Feb 21, 2025 Out of committee
• H.R. 142 Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2025Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jan 14, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 318 Border Safety and Security Act of 2025Modifies border security and enforcement procedures. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Joined Jan 14, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 273 REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025Immigration · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Joined Jan 13, 2025 In committee
• H.R. 30 Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens ActMakes certain crimes involving violence against women grounds for deportation of non-citizens. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Joined Jan 13, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 282 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 21 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection ActRequires specific medical care for infants born alive after abortion attempts and establishes criminal penalties. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · Joined Jan 9, 2025 Passed a chamber
• H.R. 25 FairTax Act of 2025Taxation · Introduced Jan 3, 2025 · Original cosponsor In committee
• H.R. 38 Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025Allows concealed handgun carry across state lines under federal framework. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jan 3, 2025 · Original cosponsor Out of committee