News List


  • CARTER RETURNS TO WASHINGTON TO SPEAK ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
    Sep 2, 2008  - U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31), Republican Conference Secretary, today joined Republicans in Washington, D.C. to continue the unprecedented fight on the House Floor to help reduce gas prices and begin serious domestic production of oil and natural gas resources.  Carter made the follow... More
  • RRISD Students Receive Military Appointments
    Jul 7, 2008  - Round Rock Leader LAURI ZACHRY Education Reporter Two Round Rock area students have accepted appointments to two U.S. military academies, while two Round Rock area students have accepted appointments to two U.S. military academy prep schools. Brandon Tinkham, a 2008 graduate of Stony Point High ... More
  • REPUBLICAN FAMILY ACTION PLAN ADDRESSES THE REAL CONCERNS OF AMERICAN FAMILIES
    May 12, 2008  - House Conference Secretary John Carter (R-TX) today joined House Conference Vice Chairwoman Kay Granger (R-TX) to unveil the American Family Action Plan, which is part of a larger GOP action plan.  The agenda includes two pieces of legislation sponsored by Carter, the Military Spouses Employment Act... More
  • AREA CONGRESSMAN TO HOST MILITARY “ACADEMY DAY” IN AUSTIN
    Mar 14, 2008  - Rep. John Carter (R-Round Rock) today announced that he will join other Central Texas U.S. Representatives in hosting an “Academy Day” for area high school students interested in attending a military service academy.  “Academy Day” will give students the opportunity to meet with officials from each ... More
  • CARTER STATEMENT DEFENDING HOME SCHOOLED FAMILIES AGAINST CALIFORNIA RULING
    Mar 7, 2008  - Congressman John Carter (TX-31) made the following statement today after the Associated Press reported that a state appellate court in California ruled that parents who home school their children must have teaching credentials. “Although this ruling was only in the state of California, I am concern... More
  • CARTER SUPPORTS HIGHER ED REAUTH. ACT
    Feb 7, 2008  - U.S. Congressman John R. Carter (TX-31) today supported an amendment to the Higher Education Reauthorization Act that allows military families to retain in-state tuition rates for their children when their military service forces them to relocate. “Our military families deserve the best possible e... More
  • CARTER AND COPPERAS COVE ISD FIGHT TO ENSURE FEDERAL FUNDING
    Dec 20, 2007  - House Republican Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) and the Copperas Cove Independent School District (CCISD) proudly announced today the successful effort to ensure that $4.5 million in critical Impact Aid funding for local schools stays intact. “I was proud to be a part of making a differen... More
  • CARTER OPPOSES SO-CALLED “STUDENT AID” BILL
    Jul 11, 2007  -   House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today voted against H.R. 2699, a bill that the Democrats are calling the “College Cost Reduction Act,” although it does little to help students and forces working families to subsidize student loan debts of Members of Congress and lobbyists. ... More
  • CARTER: “STUDENT RELIEF” BILL IS MISLEADING
    Jan 17, 2007  - House Conference Secretary John Carter (TX-31) today voted against H.R. 5, a bill that the Democrats are calling the “Student Relief Act” although it takes no action to expand access to college. Additionally, this bill could lead to the loss of more than 800 jobs at student loan institutions in the ... More
  • Education is Key to Our Nation’s Future
    Oct 12, 2006  - Providing students an opportunity to succeed is critical to our nation’s future. In Congress, we have made investing in education a priority, and students and parents are seeing results. Republicans in the House believe that true education reform requires the reinforcement of high standards, account... More