Congressman Carter Joins Two New Democrat Coalition Policy Task Forces

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) announced that he will be joining the New Democrat Coalition Health Care, Substance Use, and Mental Health and Climate Change and Clean Energy Policy Task Forces.

“I’m joining two New Democrat Coalition policy task forces where I strongly believe we can find bipartisan solutions,” said Rep. Carter. “The NDC is the “Can Do Caucus” in Congress. Our work on these policy task forces will center around roundtables with experts and administration officials, endorsing legislation and recommendations for executive actions, and working across the aisle to find bipartisan legislative solutions.”

The Health Care, Substance Use, and Mental Health Task Force will work to increase access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans and address the mental health and substance use disorder crises.

The mental health and substance use disorder crises are affecting all communities across the nation – including families in LA-02. There is room for bipartisan agreement on substantive health care solutions, and Rep. Carter will lead the path forward as a member of this policy task force.

The Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force will develop and advance policy solutions to combat climate change, build up and expand our nation’s clean energy options, and ensure strong implementation of the climate provisions included in the Inflation Reduction Act, which Rep. Carter passed into law last Congress.

The climate crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time, but it’s also an opportunity for us to build a clean and green economy, lower energy costs, and expand options for consumers through smart policies.

“The New Democrat Coalition is the ‘Can-Do Caucus,’ and our Members are the true policy entrepreneurs in Congress,” said NDC Chair Annie Kuster. “We know that a closely divided Congress presents a real opportunity for bipartisan progress. That’s why each of these nine policy task forces reflects areas where we can work across the aisle to deliver legislative wins for our constituents, including on the issues of workforce development, housing, mental health care, and more. Last Congress, Democrats had the same slim margin Republicans hold now – and just as we did last year, New Dems will advocate for smart policies to generate new ideas and create new opportunities for hardworking Americans. We’re excited for the work to come.”

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