Troy A. Carter
U.S. Representative · LA-2 · Democrat
Statements and posts
206 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Congressman Carter Celebrates Historic Elections Powered by Voters of Color
Celebrated Democratic midterm election victories and pledged to defend voting rights.
“Now, it’s time to get to work. We have a duty to defend the right to vote and hold this administration accountable. We must also answer the questions families are asking at their kitchen tables: Can I afford my prescriptions? Can my children afford a place to live? Will my paycheck get me through the month?”
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Criticized former Rep. Haley Stevens for endorsing Republican Mike Rogers.
“I have worked with colleagues with whom I strongly disagree. Public service requires that. We cannot allow a personal grievance to outweigh the consequences of our decisions for millions of people. I expected better from my colleague.”
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Congressman Carter Statement on Louisiana v. Callais Hearing
Criticized legal challenge to Louisiana's Black-majority congressional district as undermining fair representation.
“Fair representation in our democracy doesn’t just mean lines on a map — it’s about whether Black Americans and other Americans of color have a meaningful opportunity to make their voices heard in government and obtain access to good schools, safe roads, and quality health care.”
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Introduced bill authorizing $100 million annually for campus disaster preparedness grants.
“Our climate crisis makes extreme weather events more frequent and severe, so we need to ensure uniquely vulnerable communities, such as our colleges and universities, have the support and resources they need to prepare for and respond to disasters and emergency situations”
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Congressmen Carter, Thompson Visit Nation’s Largest Permanent ICE Migrant Detention Facility
Conducted unannounced oversight visit to nation's largest ICE migrant detention facility.
“We continue to have concerns that detainees aren’t able to obtain access to adequate mental health services, a full understanding of what crimes they are charged with, and transparency and accountability for when ACCC staff fail in upholding their constitutional rights.”
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Congressman Carter Condemns ICE Raid of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s Residence
Condemned ICE raid on Ilhan Omar's home as weaponization of federal government.
“I stand with Ilhan. The raid of Congresswoman Omar’s home is an unprecedented escalation in Trump’s weaponization of the federal government against his political opponents or anyone who disagrees with this administration.”
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Reintroduced legislation to establish CISA AI task force to address artificial intelligence safety and security challenges.
“As technology advances in sophistication and use, our commitment to safeguarding against emerging threats and ensuring the responsible advancement of AI technologies must grow stronger too”
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Reps. Carter, Matsui Introduce the 988 Crisis Workforce Response Act for Suicide Prevention Month
Introduced bill to improve mental health crisis workforce training and recruitment.
“America is not only experiencing a mental health crisis – but a severe mental health workforce shortage”
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Introduced bipartisan bill requiring FEMA to develop workforce planning and improve disaster response capacity.
“As storms grow more intense and last longer, our commitment to preparedness must grow stronger too. I’m proud to champion this bipartisan legislation that will ensure FEMA has the support they need to maintain an effective and efficient workforce prepared to respond wherever and whenever disaster strikes.”
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Congressman Carter Calls for Immediate Action to Keep L.B. Landry High School Open
Called on New Orleans school officials to keep L.B. Landry High School open and secure its future.
“Algiers has never been a community that gives up on its own. But saving Landry will require all of us to act now. Contact NOLA Public Schools, attend the town hall, and help us protect this vital institution for today’s students and generations to come.”
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Reps. Carter, McIver, Menefee, and Ruiz Champion the Equity in Research Act
Re-introduced Equity in Research Act to increase NSF grants for under-resourced institutions.
“For far too long, students at under-resourced institutions have faced undue barriers to entering high-growth fields in STEM”
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Congressman Carter Condemns Nike, Converse Sneaker Ad Depicting a Lynching
Condemned Nike and Converse for racist imagery in sneaker advertising campaign.
“This campaign should never have been created, approved or released. Nike and Converse must answer for it. You have caused real harm, and repairing that harm will require more than an apology written by your public relations department.”
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Bipartisan TWICE Act Championed by Reps. Carter, Higgins Passes in the House
Passed bipartisan bill to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people obtain transportation worker credentials.
“I am incredibly proud that my colleagues passed the TWICE Act, a bill which I know will have a lasting impact in Louisiana and across the country”
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Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my bill, H.R. 5109, the TWIC Efficiency, or TWICE Act. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan bill with my Louisiana colleague, Congressman Clay Higgins and my dear friend from Texas who will be joining us shortly. I have long believed our criminal justice…
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Secured FEMA extension of $38 million deadline for New Orleans Municipal Auditorium renovation.
“The deterioration of this historic building in the heart of our city has been a symbol of Katrina’s devastation for over 20 years”
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Congressman Troy Carter Re-Introduces Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Resolution
Introduced resolution recognizing Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
“This issue is important to me because every year, the Black community is disproportionately affected by prostate cancer. Specifically, Black men are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer as white men”
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CELEBRATING THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF DR. LEVON ALDON LeBAN
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate and honor the life of a remarkable humanitarian, community servant, human rights activist, and my fellow Kappa Alpha Psi brother, someone I considered to be a dear friend, the late Dr. Levon Aldon LeBan. His commitment to social justice transformed Louisiana…
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Congressmen Carter Honors the Life of Jerome “Big Duck” Smith
Honored civil rights activist and community leader Jerome Smith's life and legacy.
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Led bipartisan caucus letter to DHS and FEMA on National Flood Insurance Program reform.
“The federal government needs a federal flood insurance program that keeps coverage affordable, narrows the insurance gap, and rewards mitigation—yet Risk Rating 2.0 has undermined these goals.”
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Congressmen Carter, Ezell, Carbajal Introduce STORM FORTIFIED and Wildfire Prepared Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to fund homeowner mitigation projects for storm and wildfire preparedness.
“Louisianians know better than anyone that storms are coming stronger and lasting longer”
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Congressman Carter Introduces State Offices of Women’s Health Support and Expansion Act
Introduced bill creating $55 million grant program for state offices of women's health.
“Strengthening and establishing new Offices of Women’s Health in states across the country is a critical step toward ensuring women’s health is not an afterthought, but a priority in policymaking.”
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Reps. Carter, Dunn, Craig Champion the Improving CARE for Youth Act
Introduced bipartisan bill to increase Medicaid mental health services for children.
“This is a common-sense, no-cost fix that removes a bureaucratic barrier standing between patients and the integrated care model that providers already want to deliver.”
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Led 125 lawmakers opposing OMB's proposed rule to overhaul federal grantmaking process.
“We thank Representatives Troy Carter, Nikki Budzinski, and the over 120 members of Congress who joined them on this letter for standing up for our communities and opposing this dangerous effort.”
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Congressman Carter Statement on Massie Amendment Limiting Funding for Israel
Supported limiting Israel military funding while affirming Israel's right to self-defense.
“Peace is never easy. But it is always worth pursuing. That is the future I will continue to work toward.”
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Reps. Carter, Fields, Ezell, Bresnahan Introduce the NFIP Premium Transparency Act
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring FEMA to provide transparent flood insurance information.
“Since FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 program went into effect, Louisiana families have opened their flood insurance bills with more questions than answers: why their premium jumped and what discounts they're missing”
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