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July 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), alongside Reps. Neal Dunn (R-FL) and Angie Craig (D-MN) introduced the Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably (CARE) for Youth Act. This bipartisan legislation increases access to mental health services for children enrolled in Medicaid.

Issues: Health

July 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement:

“I have always supported Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas and other terrorist organizations that threaten its people. Israel has the right to live in peace and security, and nothing in my position should be interpreted otherwise.


July 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) recently sent a letter to Director Russell Vought, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), in strong opposition to the Office of Management and Budget's proposed rule to overhaul how federal grants are awarded and administered, impacting over $1 trillion in annual Federal awards.


July 1, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), alongside Reps. Cleo Fields (D-LA), Mike Ezell (R-MS), and Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) introduced the NFIP Premium Transparency Act. This bill will require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide comprehensive, transparent flood insurance information to property owners and the public through enhanced policy documents and a new online tool.

Issues: Economy

June 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV) introduced the Establishing and Developing University Cannabis Agriculture Techniques and Excellence (EDUCATE) Act. This bill creates pathways for minority students to explore and study jobs in cultivation, research, business, and policy sectors of the legal marijuana market.


June 27, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement:


June 24, 2026

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:

“Today marks a major step forward for New Orleans and for the future of our medical corridor. For far too long, Charity Hospital has stood as a reminder of what was, and what still could be. I have long believed that this historic site deserved new life, new purpose, and a vision worthy of its legacy.


June 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), Clay Higgins (R-LA), and Cleo Fields (D-LA) introduced the bipartisan Crawfish Reclassification for Agricultural Workforce (CRAW) Act.

Issues: Economy

June 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, introduced a bipartisan House Resolution in recognition of Men’s Health Week which occurs annually the week leading up to Father’s Day. This resolution is intended to raise awareness about men's health issues and promote preventive care.

Issues: Health

June 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Alma Adams (D-NC) recently sent a letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Health Resources & Services Administration Administrator Thomas J. Engels urging the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) not to delay critical funding for the Maternal and Child Health Bureau’s Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) Newborn Screening Follow-Up Program (Follow-Up Program).

Issues: Health