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About Me
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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State Department
The State Department is the lead U.S. foreign affairs agency and not only covers traveling and passport information, but also serves as the foreign policy adviser for the President, promotes jobs and open markets abroad, and is responsible for Visitor Visas. Here are a few of the most common questions my office receives that deal with this agency:
- What is a Visitors Visa and how do I know this is what I am looking for?
- My cousin from Germany wants to come and visit me for the holiday.
What is a Visitor Visa and how do I know this is what I am looking for?
A visitors visa is for non-U.S. Citizens who desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business, pleasure, tourism or medical treatment.
If you are a non-U.S. Citizen and looking to come to the United States on a WORK VISA please visit our U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service webpage.
My cousin from Germany wants to come and visit me for the holiday. What do I need to know in order for my cousin to have a safe and easy trip to the United States?
Depending on the country from which your friend or family member is coming from, paperwork and visa applications will need to be filled. The first thing your family and friends should do is come in contact with the nearest U.S. Embassy. A few countries have a Visitor Waiver Program, but they should first contact their nearest U.S. Embassy.
Detailed information on visitor visas and traveling can also be found on the Bureau of Consular Affairs Visitor Visas webpage.
Additional Questions?
Visit the Department of State website, or
If you would like my help with an DOS issue, please print out an authorization form for Round Rock or Bell County and fax or mail it to my office.
For information on traveling abroad as a U.S. Citizen please visit our Passport and Travel webpage.
For information on Work Visas please visit our U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Service webpage.
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Office Locations Push
Office Name Location Image Map URL Washington DC 2110 Rayburn H.O.B.Washington, D.C. 20515(202) 225-3864
http://goo.gl/ZwFDsc Round Rock Office 1717 North IH 35Suite 303Round Rock, TX 78664(512) 246-1600
http://goo.gl/maps/NNJtv Bell County Office
6544B S. General Bruce DriveTemple, TX 76502Located next to the DPS office(254) 933-1392
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