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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS), and Congressman Marc Veasey (D-TX) introduced the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745). This bipartisan bill promotes environmental conservation and responsible decommissioning of offshore oil and gas platforms.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
“As both a Member of Congress and an adjunct professor of political science, I view the current state of House leadership with deep concern — not simply as political dysfunction, but as a direct threat to the constitutional order of our nation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Mike Ezell (R-MS), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Flood Resilience Caucus, sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging immediate action that addresses the lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Members emphasized that NFIP is a lifeline for homeowners, small businesses, and entire communities who are vulnerable to flooding.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released a statement following the announcement that Louisiana families will not receive SNAP benefits for the month of November due to the ongoing Republican federal government shutdown. This threatens the livelihoods of Louisiana families who rely on SNAP to feed their children and seniors—especially as the holidays approach:
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement as the Supreme Court hears oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais — a landmark case that could determine whether one-third of Louisiana’s population, Black Louisianians, will continue to have an opportunity to elect representatives of their choice:
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement:
“I am deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of Susan ‘Zue’ Jernstedt, a New Orleans resident and veteran, along with other Americans and international activists aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. I’m closely monitoring this situation and have made my office available to assist as we await further information.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement on the Republican government shutdown:
“I want to be crystal clear about why we are at risk of a government shutdown: Republicans control the House. Republicans control the Senate. Republicans control the White House. This shutdown is entirely of their making.