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    U.S. Representative John R. Carter was re-elected in a landslide in November 2012 to his sixth term representing Texas' Thirty-First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Carter was selected this term as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations and also to serve on the Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee and Defense Subcommittee. In addition, this is his third term as Co-Chairman of the bipartisan House Army Caucus. He has been a member of the House Appropriations Committee since 2004.

    Since his first election in 2002, Congressman Carter has established himself as a leader in Congress who has the foresight and courage to author and support numerous pieces of legislation that would increase the protection of U.S. citizens and bring justice to those who threaten our freedom and way of life.

    Congressman Carter is one of the few House Members who has authored legislation signed into law under both Presidents Bush and Obama. In spite of now being a veteran Congressman, John Carter is still known as "Judge" for having served over 20 years on the district court bench in Williamson County, which he won as the first county-wide elected Republican in Williamson County history. Before becoming a Judge, Congressman Carter had a successful private law practice and continued to practice law while serving as the Municipal Judge in Round Rock.

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    Congressman Carter's leadership ability has been recognized by his colleagues and others. During his first term, Congressman Carter was named one of the "Top Five Freshman" in Congress by Capitol Hill's leading newspaper.

    In July 2004, President Bush held a signing ceremony for Congressman Carter's Identity Theft bill at the White House. The law lessens the burden of proof making identity theft easier to prove and prosecute and also defines and creates punishment for aggravated identity theft.

    A true Texan at heart, Congressman Carter was born and raised in Houston and has spent his adult life in Central Texas. Carter attended Texas Tech University where he graduated with a degree in History and then graduated from the University of Texas Law School in 1969.Congressman Carter and his wife, Erika, met in Holland and have been happily married since June 15, 1968. Since then they have built a home and raised a family of four on Christian beliefs and strong Texas Values. Congressman Carter and Mrs. Carter are also a proud grandparents to six precious grandchildren.  

     

     

    To stay connected with Chairman Carter:

    Email - http://carter.house.gov/contact-john-nav
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/judgecarter
    Twitter - https://twitter.com/JudgeCarter
    YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/user/RepJohnCarter 
    Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/repcarter/
    E-Newsletter - http://carter.congressnewsletter.net/mail/util.cfm?mailaction=profile 
    House Appropriations Committee - http://appropriations.house.gov/

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As a former member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, I understand the important role education plays in this country and the life of every American.  I believe that all students should be afforded an opportunity to progress academically and socially.  It is important that a quality education is offered to every student in America.  Whether a student plans to attend a four-year university or enter into the workforce right out of high school, they should be adequately prepared through our education system for a successful journey.  

First and foremost, I strongly believe that Texans know how to educate Texans best. Traditionally, the federal government plays a limited role in how schools are financed, and states and local governments have the predominant role in driving and implementing education policy. I support improving and enhancing school funding, I also believe that states and local communities should have maximum primary control over how those funds are spent.

Since 2003, I have worked with local and state officials to ensure the development of higher education facilities in the district. These schools also help address the growing physician and nurse shortage, by training residents and attracting future physicians and nurses to the district. My office helped to facilitate the opening of East Williamson County Higher Education Center (TSTC and Temple College), Texas State Nursing School, Texas A&M Medical School, and Texas A&M Central Texas.

 One problem facing our education system today is the price of a college education.  Having put four children through college, I understand what a difficult financial burden a higher education can be.  From textbooks to the rising cost of tuition, I believe it is important that Congress help make our higher education system more accessible to all students while also providing transparency in tuition costs. This is why on May 23, 2013, I helped support H.R. 1911 now named the Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013. This legislation prevents student loan rates from doubling, moves to a permanent market-based interest rate for federal student loans, bases interest rates on the 10-year Treasury note, and places a caps on interest rates.

I believe that everyone in America should have the opportunity to receive a college education.  The education system is one of America’s strongest assets and contributes to the success and growth of our country.  Education is the key to not only individual achievement, but also to our competitiveness as a nation.  I assure you as Congress continues to discuss the issues surrounding the higher education community, I will work to ensure that students are provided the highest quality education at a reasonable price. 

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    Washington DC
     
    409 Cannon H.O.B.
    Washington, D.C. 20515
    (202) 225-3864
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    Round Rock Office
     
    1717 North IH 35
    Suite 303
    Round Rock, TX 78664
    (512) 246-1600
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    Bell County Office
    6544B S. General Bruce Drive
    Temple, TX 76502
    Located next to the DPS office
    (254) 933-1392
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