Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) released a statement after the confirmation of Judge Dana Douglas to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which is based in New Orleans. She will be the first Black woman to ever serve on this circuit.

NEW ORLEANS, L.A. – Every fall the U.S. House of Representatives sponsors a Congressional App Challenge for America’s middle school and high school students to encourage them to learn to code, think creatively, and perhaps even inspire them to pursue careers in computer science.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the bipartisan defense funding measure that will strengthen our national security, invest in our service members, and bring home tangible wins for the people and enlisted Louisianians.

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Last night, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. was unanimously elected to the leadership position of Regional Whip in a vote conducted by members of the Democratic Caucus. Louisiana is a part of Region 7, which includes the states of Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina and the territory of the Virgin Islands.

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. released the following statement following Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she will not seek a leadership post in the Democratic party in the upcoming Congress.