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New Orleans, L.A. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-L.A.) released a statement following the announcement that Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will accept Summer Electronic Benefits Program (EBT) funding. Louisiana has until February 15, 2024 to reverse course and apply.

New Orleans, L.A. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-L.A.) released a statement following the announcement that Louisiana will not participate in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program. This program would have given Louisiana families living at or under 185% of the federal poverty line $40 per month, per child during the summer — a total of $120 per child. About 594,000 children would have benefited, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

NEW ORLEANS, L.A. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) issued the following statement after the announcement that Eddie Sapir passed away: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-L.A.) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 7217:

NEW ORLEANS, L.A. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-La.) issued the following statement on the detainment of Samaher Esmail:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-L.A.) and Congressman Clay Higgins (R-L.A.) introduced the bipartisan TWIC Efficiency (TWICE) Act.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-L.A.) released a statement following his vote to pass bipartisan tax legislation that delivers critical wins to hardworking families and businesses in LA-02. The legislation passed by a vote of 357-70 on the House floor.