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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that Hyundai Steel Company will invest $5.8 billion in a new, next generation, state-of-the-art electric arc furnace-based steel production facility in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. This project will create approximately 1,300 direct, high-paying jobs, as well as over four thousand indirect jobs. It is also expected to generate revenues of $4.1 billion annually.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) celebrated 17 federal awards he has championed for New Orleans East and the 9th Ward. Since his election to Congress, Congressman Carter has supported numerous federal investments for this vital part of Louisiana’s Second Congressional District. These grants focus on environmental justice, community and economic development, and building stronger, more resilient infrastructure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) voted to pass a package of six bipartisan funding bills that will help Louisianians deal with high prices, sides with the hard-working middle class, supports education and job training and placement programs, protects women’s rights, reinforces America’s global leadership, and keeps communities safe and secure.
Rep. Carter Joins Senior Advisor Mitch Landrieu, Local Elected Officials, and Community Stakeholders at Gretna General Government Building
JEFFERSON PARISH, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) joined Senior Advisor to the President, White House Infrastructure Coordinator, and former Mayor of New Orleans Mitch Landrieu where they announced project selections for new climate resilience funding for Louisiana totaling $207M.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. celebrated President Biden’s announcement that his administration will provide targeted debt relief for millions of federal student loan debt borrowers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) announced the selection of three Member Designated Projects to be submitted for consideration as part of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’s Member-designated project initiative.