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Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. sent a follow-up letter to the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) will grant $7,117,567 to the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA). This funding was made possible through the Reduction of Truck Emissions at Port Facilities (RTEPF) grant program, which is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that Congressman Carter helped craft and voted for.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will grant $156,120,000 to the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources (DENR). This funding was made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act that Congressman Carter helped craft and voted for.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) joined Odyssey House Louisiana to celebrate the grand opening of its primary and behavioral health care Community Health Center. Congressman Carter secured $1,000,000 in federal FY 2023 Community Project Funding for Odyssey House.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congresswoman Michelle Steel (R-CA) announced the launch of the Bipartisan Opportunity Youth Caucus (BOYC) for the 118th Congress. The first-of-its-kind caucus will serve to prioritize federal policies that support young people aged 16-24 who are disconnected from school and work or are at-risk of experiencing disconnection – also known as “Opportunity Youth” (OY).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after voting to pass the national security supplemental funding bills in the House of Representatives.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement regarding Iran’s attacks on Israel:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) led 13 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Biden, reiterating their support for humanitarian aid during the crisis in the Middle East.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) praised the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announcement of a final rule that will reduce toxic air pollution from chemical plants, including ethylene oxide (EtO) and chloroprene.
“I’m saddened to learn that our community has lost Clarence ‘Frogman’ Henry, the beloved New Orleans musician and Algiers native. Henry's playful voice and infectious energy made him a local legend. From his early days performing with Bobby Mitchell to sharing the stage with the Beatles, Henry's career spanned decades, leaving a lasting mark on Louisiana's music scene. His enduring hits and unique voice ensure that the rhythm of the ‘Frogman’ will resonate in the heart of New Orleans for generations to come.