Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement of a final rule that will reduce toxic air pollution from chemical plants, including ethylene oxide (EtO) and chloroprene.

“I’m saddened to learn that our community has lost Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry, the beloved New Orleans musician and Algiers native. Henry's playful voice and infectious energy made him a local legend. From his early days performing with Bobby Mitchell to sharing the stage with the Beatles, Henry's career spanned decades, leaving a lasting mark on Louisiana's music scene. His enduring hits and unique voice ensure that the rhythm of the ‘Frogman’ will resonate in the heart of New Orleans for generations to come.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) and Mayor LaToya Cantrell announced federal FY 2024 Community Project Funding grants for criminal justice initiatives in the City of New Orleans. This funding will support Violence Intervention programming and the New Orleans Police Department Crime Lab.

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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued a statement following a Disaster Declaration from the Small Business Administration for the Louisiana Crawfish Aquaculture Industry.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant $61,544,718 to New Orleans East through the Neighborhood Access and Equity Program. This is for the Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety and Mobility project and was made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act that Congressman Carter helped craft and voted for.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant $75,187,718 to LA-02 through the Neighborhood Access and Equity Program. The City of New Orleans will receive $61,544,718 for the Connecting New Orleans East for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety and Mobility project. Baton Rouge will receive $13,643,000 for the Thomas Road Improvements project.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-L.A.) voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, a package of six domestic funding bills focused on helping American families. The investments in the bill will help families with the cost of living, create and sustain good-paying jobs, and help people in need.