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John R. Carter

John R. Carter

9/23/2025, 7:30 AM

John R. Carter Congressional Service

John R. Carter is a United States Congressman for the state of Texas. John currently serves as a House Representative for the state of Texas and has served a total of 11 terms in congress.

John R. Carter has participated in over 1525 voting sessions, sponsored over 140 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2266 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

John Carter supports policies that focus on reducing taxes and regulation to stimulate economic growth. He advocates for a balanced budget and controlling government spending.


Agriculture

Conservative

John Carter supports agriculture policies that provide subsidies and assistance to farmers and ranchers to ensure a stable food supply and promote agricultural exports.


Immigration

Extremely conservative

John Carter supports strengthening border security and enforcing immigration laws. He advocates for measures to prevent illegal immigration and opposes sanctuary cities.


Education

Conservative

John Carter supports local control of education and believes in reducing federal oversight. He often supports school choice initiatives, including charter schools and vouchers.


Energy

Conservative

John Carter favors expanding domestic energy production, including oil and natural gas, and supports reducing regulations on energy producers.


Climate change

Conservative

John Carter is generally skeptical of comprehensive regulations designed to combat climate change and emphasizes the importance of economic considerations.


Healthcare

Conservative

John Carter advocates for repealing the Affordable Care Act and supports free-market solutions to healthcare, emphasizing competition and reducing government involvement.


Housing

Conservative

John Carter supports reducing federal regulations that he believes hinder housing development and aims to promote home ownership through tax incentives.


Transportation

Conservative

John Carter generally supports investment in infrastructure projects, with a focus on efficiency and minimizing government expenditure.


Veterans affairs

Conservative

John Carter advocates for improving services and healthcare for veterans, emphasizing timely access to benefits and reducing bureaucracy in the Department of Veterans Affairs.


Voting rights

Conservative

John Carter supports measures that he believes protect election integrity, including voter ID laws and maintaining accurate voter rolls.

Contact John R. Carter

Phone Number

(202) 225-3864


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

2208 Rayburn House Office Building


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

Save Our Shrimpers Act
Bill HR 2071March 17, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
Bill HJRES 139March 17, 2026
BOWOW Act of 2025
Bill HR 4638March 17, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Bill HRES 1115March 17, 2026
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
Bill HR 1958March 17, 2026
Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act
Bill HR 556March 17, 2026
A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day.
Bill SRES 640March 17, 2026
McIntire-Stennis Act District of Columbia Equality Act
Bill HR 7650March 17, 2026
Recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 114th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a secure and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.
Bill HRES 1114March 17, 2026
A resolution recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 114th birthday and celebrating its legacy of providing girls with a supportive and inclusive space where they can explore their world, build meaningful relationships, and have access to experiences that prepare them for a life of leadership.
Bill SRES 641March 17, 2026
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026
Bill HR 3944October 9, 2025
To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 2360April 4, 2025
Honoring the life and legacy of Charles "Charlie" James Kirk.
Bill HRES 719September 22, 2025
Commending the Coast Guard, Air Station Corpus Christi, and the crew of CG-6553 for their heroic efforts and courageous response to the catastrophic flooding across central Texas.
Bill HRES 618August 9, 2025
Celebrating 250 years of Army Medicine.
Bill HRES 612July 26, 2025
A resolution congratulating the members of the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings for successfully completing Operation Midnight Hammer.
Bill HRES 591July 19, 2025
Denouncing the attack on a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, 2025.
Bill HRES 583August 9, 2025