119th Congress
Members of Congress Press for Action to Protect U.S. Sugar Producers from Predatory Trade Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressmen Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging a Section 301 investigation into unfair practices harming the American seafood industry.
NEW ORLEANS, LA —Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
“While Senator Price’s SB 407 failed in committee last night, it is my sincere hope that its core principles can still be incorporated through amendments to SB 121, which did pass.
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Tonight, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) convened a Voting Rights Town Hall discussion at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana. Congressman Carter was joined by Mayor Helena Moreno, New Orleans City Council President JP Morrell, Members of the New Orleans City Council, Members of the Orleans Legislative Delegation, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams, and representatives from Louisiana ACLU and Power Coalition.
NEW ORLEANS, LA —Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement:
Statement from U.S. Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) have introduced the Medicaid Outreach and Assistance for Communities Act of 2026.
“I have been adamant that Louisianians deserve fair representation that reflects our state – which is comprised of 1/3 Black residents. That means, according to the math, there should be two seats where Black voters get a say in who represents them in Congress.
“While multiple maps have been discussed, no one knows what a new congressional map will look like. I’m focused on ending the suspension of an ongoing election and the active voter disenfranchisement taking place in our state.”
“Geaux VOTE! Despite the suspension of the U.S. House elections, I am still encouraging voters to go to the polls and make their voices heard.
“We are hopeful that the courts will overturn this decision, and if they do, every vote cast will matter and must be counted.
“At the end of the day, participation is the foundation of our democracy. We should never discourage people from voting.”
“Calvin Duncan was duly elected by New Orleans residents. He should assume office and fulfill the role he was elected to serve in.
“This is a sham and clear attempt to undermine the will of the people.”