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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement as the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Louisiana v. Callais:
“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is a devastating blow to the promise of equal representation in our democracy. This ruling is about far more than lines on a map — it’s about whether Black Louisianians will have a meaningful opportunity to make their voices heard.
“For decades, the Court’s majority has steadily chipped away at the Voting Rights Act of 1965.The consequences of this decision are immediate and severe: the hard-fought progress that led to the creation of two majority-Black congressional districts in Louisiana is now in jeopardy.
“Let’s be clear: this is not about so-called ‘colorblind’ principles. History has shown us time and again that policies claiming neutrality, from literacy tests to poll taxes, have been used to silence Black voices. Louisiana knows this history all too well. Without the protections of the Voting Rights Act, there is no evidence to suggest that Black voters in our state will be able to elect candidates of their choice.
“Approximately one-third of Louisiana’s population is Black, yet only a handful of Black citizens have ever represented our state in Congress. That stark reality underscores the continued need for protections that ensure fair and equal representation. When Black communities lose representation, their concerns are too often ignored, and their voices diminished.
“This decision will embolden efforts to dismantle majority-Black districts and fracture communities that have finally begun to see themselves reflected in their government. This isn’t just about federal representation. This decision will also impact state and local governments, impacting Black representation in state capitols and city council chambers across the country. It sends a dangerous signal that the progress we have made can be undone under the guise of legal theory.
“The Voting Rights Act is not a relic. It is a living promise, a commitment that our democracy belongs to everyone. It was enacted to correct nearly 200 years of exclusion and injustice, and its protections remain just as necessary today as they were 60 years ago.
“America stands at a crossroads. We can move forward and ensure that every community has a voice, or we can slide backward into a past where representation is reserved for a few. Today’s decision moves us in the wrong direction.
“But this fight is not over. We will continue to work in Congress and with our communities to restore the protections of the Voting Rights Act and defend the fundamental right to vote.
“We must not allow the erosion of this promise — not now, not in Louisiana, not anywhere, and not on our watch.”
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BATON ROUGE, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
“Let us be clear about what we are discussing. Homelessness is not a crime. It is a condition. It is the visible evidence of systems that have failed too many of our people. Failed access to affordable housing. Failed mental health care. Failed substance abuse treatment. Failed economic opportunity. And, at times, a failure of compassion.
“We should not criminalize the consequences of those failures.
“HB 211 does not solve homelessness. It relocates it. It hides it. It pushes people from one block to the next, from one parish to another, from one jail cell to the next. That is not policy. That is avoidance.
“You cannot arrest your way out of poverty. You cannot cite your way out of mental illness. You cannot fine someone into stability when they have nothing to begin with.
“What this bill risks doing is deepening the very crisis it claims to address. A criminal record makes it harder to get a job. Harder to find housing. Harder to access services. In other words, harder to ever get back on your feet.
“And let us not ignore the fiscal reality. It is far more expensive to process, detain, and cycle individuals through the criminal justice system than it is to invest in housing, treatment, and prevention. If we are serious about being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars, this is the wrong direction.
“But beyond dollars and data, there is a deeper question before us. Who are we?
“Are we a state that turns its back on the most vulnerable, or one that leans in with solutions rooted in dignity and common sense?
“Because the truth is, homelessness can happen to anyone. A lost job. A medical emergency. A family crisis. A veteran returning home without support. A young person aging out of foster care. These are not criminals. These are our neighbors.
“If we truly want to address homelessness, then let us do the hard work. Invest in affordable housing. Expand mental health services. Strengthen workforce pathways. Support local partnerships that are already doing the work on the ground.
“That is how you solve a problem.
“Not by handcuffs. Not by citations. Not by pretending that punishment is a substitute for policy.
“I urge this committee to reject House Bill 211.
“Let us choose solutions over symbolism. Compassion over criminalization. And leadership over neglect.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), and U.S. Representatives Mike Ezell (R-MS), Clay Higgins (R-LA), and Shomari Figures (D-AL) introduced the bipartisan Offshore Parity Act, legislation to establish equal offshore boundaries for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama—bringing them in line with Texas and Florida.
“This is a critical step toward equality, ensuring that Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama have the same authority over their waters as Texas and Florida,” said Rep. Carter. “This bill will empower us to manage our energy resources, protect our coastal communities, and strengthen our fisheries—securing economic benefits for our states.”
Under current law, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama have jurisdiction over three nautical miles offshore, while Texas and Florida maintain nine nautical miles. The Offshore Parity Act would extend the boundaries of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to nine nautical miles, generating greater revenue for the states from energy and marine resources.
“For too long, Mississippi and our Gulf Coast neighbors have operated under an outdated and unequal system,” said Rep. Ezell. “This bill is about fairness. Expanding our offshore boundaries will strengthen our economy, support energy production, and give our state the same opportunities already afforded to Texas and Florida.”
“There's no reason Alabama should have less access and control of our shores than Texas and Florida have over theirs," said Rep. Figures. “This bipartisan bill levels the playing field by making a commonsense update that ensures all gulf states have equal offshore boundaries.”
“This bill ensures that states are on equal footing regarding offshore boundaries,” said Rep. Higgins. “The expansion from three to nine miles of state waters would provide Louisiana with greater control and economic benefit from its offshore resources. My office will continue to advocate for our coastal communities and industries.”
Background:
The Offshore Parity Act proposes amendments to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act and the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act to reflect the expanded boundaries and align fisheries and resource management accordingly.
This legislation builds on prior efforts introduced in the 118th Congress and continues longstanding advocacy from Gulf Coast states seeking equal treatment under federal law. The current disparity dates to the Submerged Lands Act of 1953, which granted Texas and Florida expanded offshore boundaries while limiting Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama to three nautical miles. The State of Louisiana challenged this restriction before the United States Supreme Court in 1969, which ruled in United States v. Louisiana that Louisiana could not prove it had jurisdiction over waters extending nine nautical miles from its coastline before it entered the Union, and therefore its state waters would remain at three nautical miles. The Offshore Parity Act fixes this disparity. By establishing parity, the bill is expected to enhance economic development, increase state revenues, and provide greater local control over coastal resources.
Full text of the bill can be found here.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and U.S. Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR), Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX), Michael Guest (R-MS), Gary Palmer (R-AL), Mike Rogers (R-AL), Terri Sewell (D-AL), Bennie Thompson (D-MS), and Randy Weber (R-TX) launched the Gulf South Business Caucus, a new, bipartisan Congressional caucus dedicated to advancing the economic competitiveness, energy leadership, and industrial growth of the Gulf South region. This caucus brings together a delegation from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to coordinate on federal policy priorities that support the region’s workers, communities, and employers.
“I’m proud to help lead this effort that reflects both the strength and the urgency of the Gulf South’s economic future,” said Rep. Carter “Our region has long powered this nation—through energy production, advanced manufacturing, and the movement of goods that keep our economy running. But we know our best days are still ahead. From the ports of Louisiana to the manufacturing hubs across our neighboring states, we are aligned in our mission to create good-paying jobs, drive innovation, and build a more resilient and competitive regional economy.”
In 2024, the five Gulf South states contributed more than $3.7 trillion to the U.S. GDP, accounting for approximately 13% of the total U.S. economy. The region is home to many of the nation’s most important hubs for energy production, advanced manufacturing, transportation and logistics, chemicals, and rapidly expanding technology and digital infrastructure investment. The caucus will focus on strengthening grid reliability, expanding infrastructure investment, supporting workforce development, and ensuring the region’s priorities are reflected in national policy, opening the door to new investment, business development, and long-term job creation across the five states.
“Playing a pivotal role in our nation’s economic success, the Gulf South region is integral to America’s energy production, manufacturing, and workforce demand,” said Rep. Westerman. “The Gulf South Business Caucus is committed to empowering this region’s local workers, communities, and employers through bipartisan, multi-state collaboration around shared economic interests of the region. We know that when the Gulf South succeeds, America succeeds. It is an honor to serve as chairman of this caucus, and I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to champion pro-growth policies and regional development within the halls of Congress that achieve this goal.
“The Gulf South powers American energy and manufacturing, and the businesses and workers driving that growth deserve a strong, unified voice in Washington,” said Rep. Fletcher. “The Gulf South Business Caucus is an opportunity to bring stakeholders directly into federal conversations about permitting, infrastructure, workforce, and the policy conditions that will keep our region competitive for decades to come. I am glad to partner with Congressman Bruce Westerman, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr., Congressman Michael Guest, Congressman Gary Palmer, Congressman Mike Rogers, Congresswoman Terri Sewell, Congressman Bennie Thompson, and Congressman Randy Weber to help build a forum where we can do that work together.”
“I am honored to join the new bipartisan Congressional caucus dedicated to advancing the economic competitiveness, energy leadership, and industrial growth of the Gulf South region,” said Rep. Guest. “The Gulf South region plays a pivotal role in our nation’s economic success. As a Member of Congress from Mississippi, I look forward to the work this caucus will do to prioritize and strengthen our economic opportunities.”
“The Gulf South plays a critical role in powering our nation’s economy. Alabama is a leader in energy production, advanced manufacturing, and innovation, and our workers help drive economic growth not just in our state, but across the entire Gulf South,” said Rep. Palmer. “As Co-Chair of the Gulf South Business Caucus, I’m committed to working with my colleagues to advance policies that strengthen grid reliability, cut unnecessary red tape, and support job creation across our region so we can ensure the Gulf South continues to lead in innovation, investment, and economic growth. I’m thankful for Chairman Bruce Westerman’s leadership in starting this caucus, and I look forward to seeing what we accomplish.”
“I am proud to join my colleagues in the founding of the Gulf South Business Caucus. The Gulf South Region’s economy has been growing at an extraordinary rate,” said Rep. Rogers. “As Members of Congress from this region, it is our job to work together to ensure our communities have the resources to continue this tremendous growth. We are always stronger when we work together, and the creation of this caucus further cements the spirit of collaboration between our neighboring districts.”
“I am proud to come together with my colleagues from the Gulf South region to launch this bipartisan caucus,” said Rep. Sewell. “I look forward to expanding our joint effort to promote infrastructure investment, affordable energy, and workforce development programs in the region.”
“The launch of the Gulf South Business Caucus represents a significant step toward better coordinating the economic strengths of our region,” said Rep. Thompson. “By aligning our federal priorities, we can help ensure that the growth and innovation taking place across the Gulf South translate into stronger infrastructure and good paying jobs for working families. I am committed to this bipartisan effort to expand opportunity, support long term economic development, and make certain that communities in Mississippi and across the region share in the benefits of this progress.”
“I’m proud to be an inaugural member of the Gulf South Business Caucus,” said Rep. Weber. “In Texas’ 14th District alone, our seven ports support over 200,000 jobs, move tens of billions in economic activity, and anchor a region that drives more than $1 trillion in trade each year while producing a massive share of America’s fuel supply. The Gulf Coast is the backbone that keeps America moving. This caucus is ready to set the bar and keep this country charging toward its next era of greatness.”
Background:
The Gulf South Business Caucus is a new Congressional caucus for the 119th Congress, uniting a bipartisan group of Members from Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas to advance shared priorities on energy, manufacturing, infrastructure, and industrial growth. The caucus will serve as a platform for Members to engage with business leaders and work together to identify opportunities to transform the region.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) introduced the Zealously Eliminating Legal Decisions of Ineptitude and Negligence (ZELDIN) Act, a bill to establish critical accountability measures and legal protections that will safeguard communities from Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) failures and ensure the EPA fulfills its core mission to “protect public health and the environment.”
“My bill is about restoring accountability and ensuring the EPA never turns its back on the communities it’s intended to protect,” said Rep. Carter. “At its core, this bill reaffirms a simple principle: safeguarding the health and environment of Americans is not optional—it is the EPA’s fundamental duty.”
The ZELDIN Act establishes stronger oversight, accountability, and legal safeguards to ensure the EPA fulfills its mission to protect public health and the environment. It requires congressional approval before the EPA can drop certain cases involving carcinogens, adds legal checks before grants can be terminated, and protects grant recipients during disputes. The bill also empowers individuals to seek relief if they are harmed by EPA actions, enforces stricter rulemaking standards that include public health considerations, and imposes penalties for violations.
“Administrator Zeldin has abandoned federal lawsuits protecting communities from toxic chemicals, canceled grants that Houston families and local governments depend on, and dismantled the standards that ensure environmental rules are grounded in science and public health—often without legal authority and always without accountability,” said Rep. Fletcher. "The ZELDIN Act strengthens oversight and the legal requirements necessary to rein in this out-of-control Administrator, and I am glad to work with Congressman Carter to introduce this important legislation.”
Background:
The ZELDIN Act:
- Establishes strict congressional oversight over EPA decisions by prohibiting the Administrator from dismissing lawsuits or withdrawing DOJ referrals involving the release of EPA‑identified carcinogens unless Congress is formally notified and subsequently passes a joint resolution of approval through expedited procedures.
- Restricts the Administrator’s authority by requiring legal review before terminating grants, prohibiting the de-obligation of grant funds while related litigation is pending, and shielding grantees from negative federal reporting or future grant consequences tied to contested terminations.
- Creates judicial remedies—allowing harmed individuals to seek injunctive relief, damages, and attorneys’ fees—and imposes a potential salary reduction to $1 for the Administrator if a court finds violations.
- Codifies analytical requirements for EPA rulemaking, including the consideration of the economic benefits of reducing asthma, heart disease, and premature deaths.
Congressman Troy Carter is an environmental justice champion – securing funding for community lighthouses and the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice, introducing the Public Health Air Quality Act, and fighting to reduce air pollution and strengthen community resilience to natural disasters.
Full text of the bill can be found here.
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement after the announcement that Congressman David Scott (D-GA) passed away:
“I am deeply saddened by the loss of Congressman David Scott, and my heart is with his family, staff, and the constituents he faithfully served. I had the privilege of witnessing firsthand his unwavering commitment to public service and his deep love for the people of Georgia. David Scott was a true trailblazer. Coming from humble beginnings, he made history as the first African American to chair the House Agriculture Committee, an achievement that reflected his tenacity and dedication to expanding opportunity for all. Over nearly five decades in elected office, he never lost sight of who he was fighting for. He will be remembered for his perseverance, leadership, and service. May we honor his life by continuing the work he championed.”
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BATON ROUGE, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
“Today, on the steps of Criminal District Court, the people showed up. Loud. Proud. Unshaken.
“They came to stand with Calvin Duncan, who was duly elected by the people to serve as Clerk of Criminal Court.
“And while I am in the Nation’s Capitol today, I am fighting for that very same democracy.
“SB 256 does NOT represent our democracy.
“This legislation seeks to abolish an office before a duly elected official is even sworn in. The people have already spoken. To undo their will is to undermine the very foundation of our democracy.
“What’s happening to Calvin Duncan is unconscionable and undemocratic.
“We cannot pick and choose when we respect the will of the voters. Democracy does not work that way.
“Today was a powerful reminder that when the people stand together, their voice cannot be ignored.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) introduced the Allocating for Disaster Urgency and Long-term Tenability (ADULT) Act, which replenishes essential funding through the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) to maintain FEMA’s disaster response capacity. Specifically, this bill allocates funding to the DRF at $26,367,000,000 – the same level as was included in the bipartisan Senate agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for FY27.
“Storms don’t discriminate and it’s more important than ever that we put people over politics to save lives and prepare our communities,” said Rep. Carter. “By replenishing FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund, we’re ensuring that the federal government isn’t only responding to current disasters, but also actively rebuilding from past events and mitigating future disasters. If Congressional Republicans can’t figure out how to fund DHS, they should at least provide funding for FEMA to continue vital operations.”
Internal Republican divisions have caused the longest partial government shutdown in federal history, which began on February 14, 2026, and is still ongoing. After 42 days of infighting, the Senate passed a bipartisan bill to fund most of DHS, but House Republicans have refused to vote on the deal. Throughout the standoff, FEMA operated without its annual funding, and the Disaster Relief Fund, the primary federal source for disaster response and recovery, has been driven to dangerously low levels. Now, with hurricane season, wildfire season, and major national events like the FIFA World Cup approaching, FEMA’s ability to prepare and coordinate is severely limited.
“Let’s be clear: disasters don’t wait for Congress to get its act together. They can strike anyone, anywhere, at any time, which is why the Disaster Relief Fund is so vital,” said Rep. Moskowitz. “The DRF is FEMA’s lifeline, helping families rebuild in the moments they need it most. Replenishing this critical fund isn’t political, it’s necessary. The Allocating for Disaster Urgency and Long-term Tenability Act does exactly that to ensure that when Americans need help, the federal government is ready to deliver.”
“With each passing day of the funding lapse, the capacity to support disaster survivors and communities becomes more constrained,” said Senior Official Performing the Duties of the FEMA Administrator, Karen S. Evans. “The Disaster Relief Fund is critical to FEMA’s ability to respond quickly when disaster strikes and to help communities rebuild stronger.”
Background:
The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is FEMA’s primary source of funding for disaster response and recovery operations under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It supports:
- Individual Assistance – Direct support for families and individuals.
- Public Assistance – Funding to state, local, tribal governments, and nonprofits for debris removal, rebuilding, and infrastructure repair.
- Hazard Mitigation Grants – Investments that reduce future disaster risks.
Because the DRF is a no-year fund, its unspent balances roll over to future years—critical for long-term recovery efforts.
Per FEMA, if the DRF reaches full depletion:
- FEMA will stop funding non-lifesaving/life-sustaining disaster recovery efforts.
- Disaster reimbursements to states and local governments will stop.
- Non-life-saving mission assignments, field operations, and surge staffing will halt.
- FEMA will be unable to pay staff or cover operational costs, halting response to major disasters and security incidents.
- FEMA’s ability to coordinate federal consequence management after catastrophic incidents, including terrorist attacks, will not be available.
- Over 10,000 mission-essential FEMA employees and more than 1,000 deployed reservists will be ordered to stop working, with no pay or back pay for time missed due to funding interruptions.
Reps. Carter and Moskowitz are the co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus, which they formed in 2023. The caucus works across the aisle to advance legislation and policies that provide efficient, equitable relief for disaster survivors and promote measures for impacted communities to recover fully. The caucus also advocates for disaster preparedness and programs that help save lives while readying America’s communities for future incidents.
Full text of the bill can be found here.
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BATON ROUGE, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement calling out state legislative actions that attempt to remove duly elected individuals, warning that such efforts strike at the very heart of American democracy:
“Legislation that seeks to eliminate an office after the people have already spoken at the ballot box is not just misguided. It is a direct affront to the very core of our democracy.
“History reminds us that this is not new.
“In the aftermath of Reconstruction, African Americans who were duly elected were too often denied the right to serve. Voices chosen by the people were silenced, not by voters, but by systems unwilling to accept their participation. John Willis Menard of Louisiana was elected by the people, yet never seated. His story is one of many where the will of the voters was ignored and erased.
“That painful history teaches us a simple truth. When the will of the people is disregarded, democracy itself is weakened.
“This moment calls for vigilance. It calls for respect for the electorate. And it calls for a clear commitment that once the people have made their choice, that choice will be honored.
“Because in a true democracy, the power belongs to the people. And it must remain there.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after voting NO on House Republicans’ all-or-nothing bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE):
“For more than 40 days, Donald Trump and Republicans have created chaos at our airports and across critical homeland security operations, forcing TSA officers to work without pay while blocking multiple efforts to provide relief.
“There is a better way. The bipartisan Senate compromise would immediately fund the TSA, Coast Guard, FEMA and our cybersecurity personnel. This agreement protects Americans safety and ensures frontline workers are paid. Instead of embracing this commonsense approach and ending this shutdown, House Republicans are pushing an all-or-nothing bill that jeopardizes progress and prolongs uncertainty. By not passing the Senate bill, Trump and House Republicans are guaranteeing the Department of Homeland Security will continue to be shutdown, refusing to work in the best interest of the American people.
“That’s why I voted NO on tonight’s bill. I will continue to push for the Senate’s bipartisan solution: act now to fund critical public safety functions, pay our essential workers, and complete negotiations in good faith.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) have introduced the bipartisan Capital Lending and Investment for Marijuana Businesses (CLIMB) Act. This legislation will allow state-legal American cannabis companies, including small, minority, and veteran-owned businesses the ability to access critical lending and investment opportunities currently available to other domestic and regulated industries. The CLIMB Act offers protections to financial lenders and government agencies tasked with promoting economic growth for American businesses and communities, which will help level the playing field against larger, global competitors in the cannabis industry.
“This legislation is an opportunity to bring equity and equal opportunity into our nation’s growing cannabis industry,” said Rep. Carter. “By working directly with small, minority, and veteran-owned cannabis businesses, it’s clear that access to capital remains one of the biggest barriers to entry and to success in the industry. By bringing symmetry into the business ecosystem with the CLIMB Act, we can help communities that have long been harmed by the criminalization of marijuana become leaders in business – and that’s what the American Dream is all about.”
Due to the federal prohibition, state-legal cannabis operators do not have equal access to traditional lending and financing options as non-U.S. companies, which creates significant barriers to entry for American cannabis companies, including minority-owned and ancillary businesses.
“The CLIMB Act will help unleash the full potential of the American cannabis industry," said Saphira Galoob, CEO of US Cannabis Roundtable. "Right now, Canadian cannabis companies can ring the bell at U.S. stock markets and access American capital markets while domestic cannabis businesses are largely locked out of even the most basic financial services. That's not a level playing field. The CLIMB Act fixes this by ensuring American cannabis businesses, workers, and investors have the same opportunities and access to financial services as foreign competitors.”
“The CLIMB Act is an important step toward expanding financial access for small, minority, and women-owned cannabis businesses,” said Mike Lomuto, Board Chairman of the Minority Cannabis Business Association. “Unlocking currently inaccessible tools would help many entrepreneurs build, sustain, and scale their businesses. We encourage Congress to advance this and other reforms that will support business growth and undo the harms of prohibition.”
Background:
Among other items, the CLIMB Act will:
- Provides safe harbor for private financial institutions to offer lending services to state-legal American businesses. Due to the federal prohibition, a majority of American banks will not offer loans or lending options to small, minority and veteran-owned cannabis businesses.
- Protects government agencies such as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), the Small Business Administration (SBA) and Minority Business Development Association (MBDA) from issuing grants and other sources of government funding. The CLIMB Act will allow entrepreneurs and small businesses to apply for funding to start and grow their business in the cannabis industry, particularly in areas most harmed by the failed “War on Drugs.”
Congressman Carter is a member of the Congressional Cannabis Caucus and is a leader on cannabis policy. He is the author of the Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Act which would deliver justice for countless Americans whose lives have been disrupted and deprived because of a misdemeanor Marijuana offense. He also introduced the RESPECT Resolution that outlines steps and practices to create an equitable cannabis industry that addresses, reverses, and repairs the consequences of the failed “War on Drugs.”
Full text of the bill can be found here.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement;
“President Trump’s plan to send rogue, untrained ICE agents into our airports is nothing more than a political stunt and cheap theater. It does nothing to improve security and everything to distract from the real issue.
“If Republicans truly care about protecting our airports and supporting the men and women who keep travelers safe every day, then they should join Democrats in funding the TSA and paying these dedicated workers.
“Senate Republicans have already voted five separate times to block legislation that would ensure TSA employees receive their pay while ensuring ICE agents are paid through the Big Ugly Law. That is unacceptable.
“Stop the political games. Pay our TSA workforce and give them the respect they deserve.”
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