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July 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA), Chair of the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, announced the introduction of a bipartisan House Resolution in recognition of National Men’s Health Month. This resolution will encourage men to set an example for their families by engaging in preventative health care. 

July 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman David G. Valadao (R-CA) introduced the bipartisan Human Trafficking Awareness Training Recognition Act.

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Congressman Troy Carter Presents Check to Urban League of Louisiana
July 2, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) joined the Urban League of Louisiana to announce a $1,200,000 grant for apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships through the Career Pathways Program.

 

July 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congressman Kelly Armstrong (R-ND) introduced bipartisan legislation to create an expungement mechanism for low-level violations of federal marijuana law and provide an expedited, orderly process that clears the deck of non-felony marijuana offenses lingering in the federal system.

July 1, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) reiterated his strong support for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and their commitment to reduce emissions from chemical plants.

July 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. United States:

 

June 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). WRDA is passed by every session of Congress and authorizes and funds the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s activities for flood control, navigation, and ecosystem restoration. The legislation now heads to the full House for consideration.

June 26, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after hearing of the passing of Algiers native Jackie Clarkson:

 

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Congressman Troy Carter Presents Check for $4 Million to NORD
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Congressman Troy Carter Presents Check for $4 Million to NORD

June 18, 2024

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) joined the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission (NORD) to announce a $4,000,000 grant to create an Indoor Swimming Facility that will offer year-round water safety instructions, water aerobics for adults and seniors, and recreational swimming.