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U.S. Representative John R. Carter was re-elected in a landslide in November 2014 to his seventh term representing Texas' Thirty-First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Carter was selected as Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations and also to serve on the Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee and Defense Subcommittee. This is also Congressman Carter's fourth term to serve 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.
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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Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration handles several important federal programs. Many constituents contact me each month with questions about their retirement, Medicare, and their applications for disability benefits. Here are a few of the most common questions my office receives that deal with this agency:
- How long does it take to process Social Security Disability claims?
- What can the Congressman do to help with my Disability claims?
- How can I get information about my Social Security retirement benefits?
How long does it take to process Social Security Disability claims?
An application for Social Security Disability can take from 6 weeks to several years to handle, depending on a variety of factors.
Click here to find detailed information about this process
Click here to find your local Social Security office
The times below are merely estimates, but represent what people in the 3rd District have experienced over the past few years:
Initial Processing - 6 to 8 weeks
Some cases are approved in this first step. If your case is denied at this level, you are encouraged to apply for Reconsideration.
Reconsideration - 6 to 8 weeks
Like the Initial Processing, this is all done through paperwork. If your case is denied here, you are encouraged to request a hearing in front of an Administration Law Judge.
Hearings and Appeals - 9 to 12 months
An Administrative Law Judge will hear your claim at this level. It usually takes 9 to 12 months to get a hearing. It can take a few months longer to get a decision. You may want to get an attorney or other qualified individual to help represent you in your hearing. If you are denied at this level, you can appeal your case to the Appeals Council.
Appeals Council - 24 to 36 months
If your claim is not approved
What can the Congressman do to help with my Disability claim?
I am always happy to help constituents who need assistance with a disability claim. However, there are limits to what I can do. At my request, Social Security officials will "flag" a particular case and keep me updated throughout the process. This communication can really help a person understand what is happening with their case, so they can make other decisions regarding their life and family. However, I cannot act as the "representative" on a person's disability paperwork. You may want an attorney to help you with this. My actions will not affect the work done by the person you select as your representative. I also do not have the authority to overturn any decision made by the Social Security Administration.
How can I get information about my Social Security retirement benefits?
Your local Social Security office can help you with this issue
Click here to find your local Social Security office
Additional Questions?
Visit our Medicare webpage,
Social Security Administration website, or
If you would like my help with an SSA issue, please print and fill out an authorization form for Round Rock or Bell County and fax or mail it to my office.
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Office Locations Push
Office Name Location Image Map URL Washington DC Washington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3864http://goo.gl/ZwFDsc Round Rock Office 1717 North IH 35Suite 303Round Rock, TX 78664(512) 246-1600http://goo.gl/maps/NNJtv Bell County Office
6544B S. General Bruce DriveTemple, TX 76502Located next to the DPS office(254) 933-1392https://goo.gl/maps/fcvH3