Press Releases
(New Orleans, Louisiana) - Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Congressman Troy Carter for a tour at The First 72+, a nonprofit that provides formerly incarcerated people in Louisiana with resources and support so that they are given the greatest opportunity to grow and thrive.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) released the following statement after hearing of the passing of longtime Jefferson DA John Mamoulides.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) released the following statement on the indictment of Donald Trump:
OAK BLUFF, M.A. -Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) convened the annual “HBCU Cares Mental Health Symposium” to bring together Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) presidents and stakeholders for a discussion about Black students’ mental health. This dialogue focused on themes including reducing isolation, improving campus safety, and increasing access to health care providers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) and Congressman Garret Graves (R-La.), members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, along with Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) introduced the bipartisan Economic Empowerment Through Predevelopment Act.
This bill will protect the safety of the flying public and maintain American leadership in aviation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
NEW ORLEANS, L.A. – On Saturday, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) joined Dr. Calvin Mackie, Founder and CEO of STEM NOLA, local elected officials, and community leaders at STEM Saturday Rocket Day to celebrate funding for the Center for the Innovative Training of Youth. Last Congress, Rep. Carter secured $2,000,000 for STEM NOLA through Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations funding.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) has introduced the Mental Health Workforce Act which addresses the urgent crisis of the lack of diversity among mental health care providers in the United States.