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- December 2014
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Deal Struck on Compensating Fort Hood Shooting Victims
12/04/14House Passes Carter and Williams' language to award Fort Hood Victims Purple Hearts< Read more > - November 2014
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Mr. President, the American People Have Spoken!
11/19/14President's amnesty punches American voters in the nose< Read more > -
McCaul, Carter Call on DHS to Comply with WMD Law
11/12/14Today, 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).< Read more > - October 2014
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Central Texas Student awarded Congressional Silver Medal
10/29/14Congressman John Carter is proud to announce a student in his district received the Congressional Award Silver Medal. Travis Purser, who graduated from Cedar Ridge High School in Round Rock, achieved the Silver Medal after logging over 400 hours of Voluntary Public Service to the Boy Scouts of America.< Read more > -
Congressman Carter declares Nov. 19 "Survivors Victory Day" in honor of local teen
10/21/14Congressman John Carter officially declared November 19 as Survivors Victory Day in District 31. He is also working to make the day a national day of remembrance. Congressman Carter is doing so on behalf of 13-year old Jessica Huber from Leander, Texas.< Read more > -
Army War Veteran Awarded 11 Medals, including Purple Heart
10/14/14Congressman Carter honors Sergeant Andrew P. Idol for service.< Read more > - September 2014
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More boots on the ground for Killeen Police
09/29/14Rep. Carter helps secure $1.5 million grant for KPD< Read more > -
Good Riddance Holder
09/25/14Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) is releasing the following statement on the resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder< Read more > - August 2014
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What More Proof Do You Need Mr. President?
08/29/14Fort Hood shooter's request to join ISIS should spur action for victims by Obama Administration< Read more > -
Congressman Carter presents Congressional Awards to Williamson County students
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Obama Administration fails victims of Fort Hood attack AGAIN
08/12/14Congressman 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.< Read more > -
Conservatives Demand Carter's Solution
08/01/14 < Read more > - July 2014
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VA Accountability Act puts veterans FIRST
07/31/14The VA Accountability Act is truly common sense reform for a system that has failed many of our veterans.< Read more > -
A Week of Solutions
07/24/14Chairman Carter champions solutions to the border crisis< Read more > -
House: 7 - Senate: 0
07/18/14House passes FY15 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations< Read more > -
Carter Introduces Bill to Turn Back Waves of Illegal Immigrants
07/17/14Chairman Carter introduces the Protection of Children Act of 2014< Read more > -
Keep Uncle Sam Off Your Property
07/11/14House passes FY15 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations< Read more > -
Failed policies have a hefty price tag
07/08/14President Obama asks Congress for $3.7 billion to address self-inflicted crisis at the border< Read more > -
Cancel the Cartel's Bank Account
07/03/14Congressman Carter visits the border to address illegal immigration crisis< Read more > -
Fire the Corrupt Bureaucrats
07/02/14Congressman Carter secures FBI Investigation of Temple VA facility< Read more > - June 2014
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Stop those who mock the law
06/30/14Congressman Carter leads Texas Delegation letter to the President demanding enforcement of immigration laws< Read more > -
We Must Stop the Flood
06/24/14Carter appointed to House group to address crisis at the border< Read more > -
We Must Stop the Crisis at the Border
06/20/14Congressman Carter calls on President to enforce immigration laws and stop flood of illegal immigrants at the border< Read more > -
House Votes for Service Member Pay Increase
06/20/14The House of Representatives pass the FY15 Defense Bill< Read more > -
Securing our borders and fighting the Cartels
06/12/14Appropriations Committee passes FY15 DHS spending bill< Read more > -
Funding our Freedom
06/10/14House Appropriations Committee passes FY15 Defense Bill< Read more > -
Good roads lead to high quality of life
06/10/14House passes FY15 Transportation, Housing & Urban Development funding bill< Read more > -
Carter calls on President for FBI Investigation
06/10/14WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Carter, along with four other central Texas congressmen – Rep. Bill Flores, Rep. Michael McCaul, Rep. Blake Farenthold, and Rep. Roger Williams – called on President Obama to immediately instruct the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to conduct an independent investigation into the criminal allegations at several central Texas Veteran Affairs (VA) facilities.< Read more > - May 2014
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Carter protects Fort Hood and our Second Amendment
05/30/14The House passes the FY 15 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Bill< Read more > -
Chairman Carter's bill supports enforcement and fiscal responsibility
05/28/14Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee passes FY15 spending bill< Read more > -
Carter Votes to Hold VA Accountable
05/23/14The House passes the VA Accountability Act< Read more > -
Purple Heart Amendment Passes House
05/22/14Fort Hood victims wait on Senate and President for closure< Read more > -
LTC Allen West, Congressmen Carter and Flores fight for Fort Hood shooting victims
05/19/14LTC Allen West, Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) and Congressman Bill Flores (R-TX17) hosted a press conference this morning on the issues and legislation regarding the November 5, 2009 Fort Hood Shooting. After the radical jihadist Nidal Hasan opened fire on Fort Hood and killed 13 adults and one unborn child, Congressman Carter has been fighting tirelessly to help the victims and overturn the Obama Administration's classification of the attack as workplace violence.< Read more > -
Congressman Carter's Call to Action
05/13/14Texas Delegation demands oversight from VA Inspector General< Read more > -
Fort Hood Shooting Victims to Receive Purple Hearts in House NDAA
05/08/14Victims and families of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting could soon receive Purple Hearts, benefits and closure thanks to language entered in the House's National Defense Authorization Act late last night. During the House Armed Services Committee's markup of the FY15 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Congressman Michael Conaway (R-TX11) offered the amendment on behalf of Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) and Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX25). The Committee adopted the amendment unanimously by voice vote showing strong bipartisan support.< Read more > -
Congressman Carter announces 2014 Congressional Art Contest Winner
05/06/14Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) congratulates the winner of the 2014 Congressional Art contest, Laura Vitolina from Georgetown High School, on her drawing "Giraffe." Congressman Carter thanks all the participants for their involvement and hard work. The winners were announced Saturday, May 3, at the Texas State University Round Rock Campus.< Read more > -
Veterans Come First!
05/01/14House passes funding bill that puts vets first in line< Read more > - April 2014
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No Hero Deserves to Die from Negligence
04/28/14Chairman Carter infuriated by reports of VA hospital's secret list< Read more > -
The President's policies create law enforcement nightmares
04/16/14Level 1 criminal illegal immigrants are being released on the streets due to President Obama's policy on immigration and border enforcement. The news of these releases was verified March 13 by Executive Associate Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Thomas Homan at an Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on ICE's budget. Upon questioning of the issue by Chairman Carter, Homan responded by saying "It's gotten to the point where it's a community safety issue because level ones and twos are walking out of jails without attention from ICE, so it is a concern of ours. We need some changes."< Read more > -
Sgt. Felix Conde-Falcon awarded posthumous Congressional Medal of Honor
04/14/14On Saturday, April 12th, Sgt. Felix Conde-Falcon, a Fort Hood soldier, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor posthumously in Rogers, TX.< Read more > -
Chairman Carter: Allegations against Federal Air Marshals Service disturbing'
04/11/14FAMS must hold self to higher standard; trust of American public broken< Read more > -
A Budget Our Children and Grandchildren Can Depend On
04/10/14The House of Representatives pass the Path to Prosperity Budget< Read more > -
Carter Demands Answers from Attorney General Holder on Fort Hood Shooting
04/04/14Today, during the House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the Justice Department's FY15 budget, Congressman John Carter, Representative of Fort Hood and Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, demanded answers from Attorney General Eric Holder on why the 2009 Fort Hood shooting has not been declared an act of terror.< Read more > -
Carter Supports Fort Hood Community After Shooting
04/03/14Congressman John Carter, Representative of Fort Hood and Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security released the following statement regarding today's shooting at Fort Hood:< Read more > -
Chairman Carter's Focus on VA Backlog Produces Real Results
04/01/14New Low in VA Backlogged Claims< Read more > -
Chairman Carter: CBP's New Champion
04/01/14CBP to deploy 2,000 additional officers< Read more > - March 2014
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New "Three Amigos" legislation to ensure breeding and growth of African antelopes
03/19/14Three African species of antelope, near extinction in the wild, are thriving in Texas and will continue to thrive thanks to new legislation from Congressman John Carter (R-TX31.)< Read more > -
Congressman Carter questions Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel
03/14/14The victims of the Fort Hood attack deserve answers and Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) is demanding those answers. On Thursday, Rep. Carter, who serves on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, questioned Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel about two important issues facing our military; the status of a report on the Fort Hood and Little Rock terrorist attacks as well as the morale of soldiers faced with more work due to the President's Sequester.< Read more > -
Carter Protects Fire Departments from Obamacare Burdens
03/11/14A new bill that passed the House of Representatives today will relieve fire departments from the burdensome regulations of Obamacare.< Read more > -
President Obama's kingdom-building budget lacks enforcement
03/04/14So, to say I am disappointed in the President's budget proposal is an understatement. With bipartisan congressional support, the President signed into law the budget for the next years. This is another example of an untrustworthy President, who continues promoting the notion of I do what I want, when I want, how I want.' That is not what our forefathers intended and is not what our constitution stands for.< Read more > - February 2014
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Undiagnosed Disease Registry necessary to save lives
02/28/14In recognition of Rare Disease Day, Congressman John Carter (TX-31), member of the Rare Disease Caucus, is working to raise awareness about a bill he has sponsored, aimed at creating a disease registry for undiagnosed illnesses. Sadly, many people with undiagnosed disease die without ever knowing what killed them.< Read more > -
Rep. Carter fights to keep IRS out of public's private life
02/28/14The IRS has no business in the private lives of Americans. That was the message sent this week by Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) and the House of Representatives, who passed 12 bills that will place restrictions on the IRS and other government agencies as part of Stop Government Abuse Week.< Read more > -
Defense cuts will make troops vulnerable
02/24/14Rep. Carter warns of reductions to defense, calls for smart cuts that don't put troops at risk< Read more > -
Local Schools to Receive Grants
02/21/14Federal Funds Aimed at Improving Teaching at Risk Children< Read more > -
DHS first responder grants to enhance safety of the public
02/14/14As Chairman of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, Rep. John Carter (R-TX31) is proud to announce more than $32 million in grants available to first responders. The FY 2013 DHS Appropriations Act secured $32,092,008 for the Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program< Read more > -
Carter refuses to give President blank check
02/11/14Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) today voted against an increase to the debt limit without spending cuts, citing the need for the federal government to rein in out-of-control spending and balance its budget.< Read more > -
Congressman Carter Appointed to Two New Leadership Positions
02/04/14Chairman Carter Assigned Defense and CJS Appropriation Subcommittees< Read more > - January 2014
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More Empty Promises
01/29/14Chairman Carter reacts to the President's State of the Union< Read more > -
Carter Delivers for Local Veterans
01/28/14Texas State Veterans Cemetery to receive nearly $5 million grant< Read more > -
FreightWatch International Hosts Rep. John Carter
01/23/14Rep. John Carter (R-Texas), Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee for Homeland Security, visited the world headquarters of FreightWatch International, a world leader in logistics security services that provides organizations with complete cargo security and supply chain visibility from origin to destination. As part of Wednesday's visit, Carter toured the company's world-class shipment-monitoring center, met with employees and talked with executives about freight-related legislation. FreightWatch International is a subsidiary of Sensitech Inc., part of UTC Building & Industrial Systems, a unit of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).< Read more > -
Carter and Cuellar Announce Public Private Partnership for Infrastructure Improvements along Border
01/14/14DHS Appropriations Bill Establishes CBP Public-Private Infrastructure Partnership Pilot Initiative< Read more > -
Holding the President Accountable while Increasing Border Security and Jobs
01/14/14Homeland Security Appropriations bill focuses on security, more oversight of Obama Administration, border security and DHS ammo purchases< Read more > -
Protect the Homeland, Increase Border Security and Increase Jobs
01/14/14Homeland Security Appropriations bill focuses on border security, cutting costs and oversight on Obama Administration< Read more > -
Obamacare Puts American's Information at Risk
01/08/14Carter Demands Secure and Transparent Healthcare< Read more >
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