Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS), introduced H.R. 5848, theNFIP Retroactive Renewal and Reauthorization Act, legislation to backdate reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to September 30, 2025, while extending the program’s authorization until December 31, 2026.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
“To add insult to injury, it appears that the Trump administration has now sunk to an all-time low — simply cruel and heartless.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
“As the Congressman from New Orleans, I know a few things about historic properties. My district is home to some of the most iconic and culturally significant landmarks in the country. In New Orleans, we don’t just inherit history — we protect it, honor it, and keep it alive for generations to come.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS), and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) introduced the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745). This bipartisan bill promotes environmental conservation and responsible decommissioning of offshore oil and gas platforms.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
“As both a Member of Congress and an adjunct professor of political science, I view the current state of House leadership with deep concern — not simply as political dysfunction, but as a direct threat to the constitutional order of our nation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Mike Ezell (R-MS), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus, sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging immediate action that addresses the lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Members emphasized that NFIP is a lifeline for homeowners, small businesses, and entire communities who are vulnerable to flooding.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released a statement following the announcement that Louisiana families will not receive SNAP benefits for the month of November due to the ongoing Republican federal government shutdown. This threatens the livelihoods of Louisiana families who rely on SNAP to feed their children and seniors—especially as the holidays approach:
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement: