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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after voting NO on H.R. 1, Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill:”

“Let me be clear: this bill is not just ugly—it’s catastrophic and down right cruel. Now that Republican majorities in both chambers have passed this legislation, the devastating consequences for Louisianians and Americans across the country will become real in the months ahead.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:

“The GOP Senate is celebrating like they just won the Super Bowl —but what they’ve really done is take a bad bill and make it even worse.

“Let me break it down in plain language.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:

“Let’s be clear: what’s being proposed in Washington isn’t just a budget cut. It’s a life cut.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced the VA Flood Preparedness Act, a bipartisan bill that will strengthen the protection of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facilities against flooding and rising sea levels.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (D-LA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus, introduced a bipartisan House Resolution in recognition of Men’s Health Month which occurs annually in June. This resolution is intended to raise awareness about men's health issues and promote preventive care.

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:

“You can’t make this stuff up.

“We are in hurricane season — and instead of strengthening our ability to protect families, the Trump administration is cutting the very tools our scientists and emergency responders need to track deadly storms.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled on Louisiana’s congressional maps:

“The Supreme Court’s decision to rehear this case is a disappointing but not unfamiliar step in the long struggle for fair representation in Louisiana. While the Court did not overturn the map today, its refusal to resolve the issue only prolongs uncertainty.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Crater, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:

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“I stand in strong support of my colleague, Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, who is being unfairly targeted for fulfilling one of the most sacred responsibilities we hold as Members of Congress: oversight.