Press Releases
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:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais — a landmark case that could determine whether one-third of Louisiana’s population, Black Louisianians, will continue to have an opportunity to elect representatives of their choice:
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement:
“I am deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of Susan ‘Zue’ Jernstedt, a New Orleans resident and veteran, along with other Americans and international activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. I’m closely monitoring this situation and have made my office available to assist as we await further information.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement on the Republican government shutdown:
“I want to be crystal clear about why we are at risk of a government shutdown: Republicans control the House. Republicans control the Senate. Republicans control the White House. This shutdown is entirely of their making.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS), and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) have introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through November 21, 2025, matching the program authorization extension that was included in the September House Continuing Resolution bill. This legislation was filed ahead of NFIP’s federal authorization expiration at 11:59 PM tonight, September 30, 2025.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
“It has been widely reported that the President has canceled a critical meeting to address the looming shutdown. Make no mistake: a government shutdown would be devastating for the people of Louisiana and for federal workers across this country who serve with honor every day.