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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

To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than the 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at the time of purchase.
Bill HR 7391February 11, 2026
To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to reauthorize certain water infrastructure grants, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7476February 11, 2026
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to submit a monthly report on the status of all projects and activities funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7461February 11, 2026
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Bill HRES 1048February 11, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain distributions from long-term qualified tuition programs for first home purchases, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7468February 11, 2026
To authorize civil actions against institutions of higher education and athletic associations that negligently or recklessly permit a biologically male student athlete to compete in an athletic competition intended exclusively for female student athletes, resulting in harm.
Bill HR 7368February 11, 2026
ROUTE Act
Bill HR 6642February 11, 2026
To amend section 477 of the Social Security Act to increase the maximum education and training voucher amount and provide greater support for foster youth pursuing postsecondary education.
Bill HR 7463February 11, 2026
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Mardi Gras and the celebration's origins in Mobile, Alabama.
Bill HRES 1051February 11, 2026
Home School Graduation Recognition Act
Bill HR 6392February 11, 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