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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

Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8495April 26, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 88April 25, 2026
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8469April 25, 2026
DPA Advanced Procurement Act of 2026
Bill HR 8136April 25, 2026
DPA Specialized Staffing Act
Bill HR 8138April 25, 2026
DPA Workforce and Skilled Labor Needs Act of 2026
Bill HR 8133April 25, 2026
DPA Modernization Act of 2026
Bill HR 7688April 25, 2026
Mystic Alerts Act
Bill HR 7022April 25, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Bill SCONRES 33April 25, 2026
HEATS Act
Bill HR 5587April 25, 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