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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:

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    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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Border Security and Immigration

Border security and immigration issues have dominated debate in Washington, D.C. and the country alike. This is one of the most important issues facing Texans right now, and I have been a strong advocate for an “enforcement first” approach.

While I agree that the entire immigration system in our country should be overhauled in the near future, successful immigration policy begins by securing our nation’s border. I have visited the border several times in the past years, and I can assure you that we have a serious crisis on the Texas border. Many estimate that up to one thousand illegal immigrants are crossing the U.S./Mexico border every night. Stopping this tidal wave of illegal immigrants must be our first priority. While many come to America for opportunity and a better quality of life, others take advantage of our open borders to peddle drugs, weapons and people. We must know who is entering and exiting our country.

I support the combination of a virtual fence along with an actual fence along the border. In less populated areas, unmanned drones, sensors and surveillance cameras could prove to be effective tools in monitoring the border. In many areas a physical fence would help border patrol agents by slowing down the flow of illegal immigrants crossing the border.

Once we gain control of the border, I believe we must implement an accountable and effective temporary worker program to allow employers to hire workers to meet demand and grow our economy. Many immigrants perform a role in our economy and, likewise, many businesses count on their participation. This system should have a high threshold of accountability and require that immigrants be employed if they wish to remain in the United States. Previous criminal convictions, or convictions while working in the U.S., should stop them from participating in the system.

As Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, which provides funding for Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, I will continue to push for increased funds to ensure that border security and immigration initiatives receive the support they deserve.

I have heard the concerns of constituents throughout the District regarding immigration and border security. I remain committed to keeping our borders secure and Americans safe. I have also discussed this issue with members of my Hispanic Advisory Council, and many of them agree we need to fix the crisis on the Texas border.
 

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During a trip to the border in August 2013, Congressman Carter demonstrates how thick the sugar cane fields are along the U.S./Texas and Mexico border near McAllen. The fields unfortunately provide coverage for illegal immigrants to cross the Rio Grande River.

Congressman Carter tours the Rio Grande River River with the U.S. Border Patrol in August 2013.

Congressman Carter attends a briefing and discussions in the Rio Grande Valley with Chief of the Border Patrol, Michael Fisher.

 


 

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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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