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Troy A. Carter

Troy A. Carter

DDemocratLA-2 · Representative
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone27
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency26
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
16
Total Statements
6
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 9Taxes: 7Trade: 5Healthcare: 4Infrastructure: 4Civil Rights: 3Education: 3Crime & Justice: 3Immigration: 3Economy: 2Housing: 2Foreign Policy: 2Climate: 1Israel: 1Voting Rights: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 8Bipartisan: 4Ceremonial: 3Urgent: 1

Statements (16)

Floor Speech2026-04-23CeremonialTaxesClimateEnvironment
RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF LISA PEREZ JACKSON

RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF LISA PEREZ JACKSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E360-E361] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
END CRUEL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGAINST KIDS

END CRUEL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGAINST KIDS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2755-H2761] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-05CeremonialEducationCivil Rights
CELEBRATING THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF DR. NORMAN CHRISTOPHER FRANCIS

CELEBRATING THE INCREDIBLE LIFE OF DR. NORMAN CHRISTOPHER FRANCIS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E195] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05Foreign PolicyChinaInfrastructure
HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. KANG YOP PAK WAITERS

HONORING THE LIFE OF MRS. KANG YOP PAK WAITERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E191] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
RECOGNIZING THE POWER OF HBCUs THAT BUILT TWO LEADERS BORN A GENERATION APART

RECOGNIZING THE POWER OF HBCUs THAT BUILT TWO LEADERS BORN A GENERATION APART Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E187-E188] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Press Release2025-08-30HealthcareEnvironmentTrade
Congressman Carter’s Month of Action – Fighting the Trump Administration in Congress, Answering YOUR Questions, and Providing Resources to…

Congressman Carter’s Month of Action – Fighting the Trump Administration in Congress, Answering YOUR Questions, and Providing Resources to Louisianians Congressman Carter’s Month of Action – Fighting the Trump Administration in Congress, Answering YOUR Questions, and Providing Resources to…

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Press Release2025-04-03HealthcareEconomyTaxes
Congressman Carter Statement on the Trump Tax and Its Impact on Louisiana’s Second Congressional District

Congressman Carter Statement on the Trump Tax and Its Impact on Louisiana’s Second Congressional District Congressman Carter Statement on the Trump Tax and Its Impact on Louisiana’s Second Congressional District Sara.Severens@… Wed, 04/02/2025 - 21:40 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A.…

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Press Release2025-03-24EconomyTaxes
Congressman Carter Announces $5.8 Billion Hyundai Steel Mill in Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Congressman Carter Announces $5.8 Billion Hyundai Steel Mill in Ascension Parish, Louisiana Congressman Carter Announces $5.8 Billion Hyundai Steel Mill in Ascension Parish, Louisiana Sara.Severens@… Mon, 03/24/2025 - 15:16 NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) announced…

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Press Release2025-03-24BipartisanVoting RightsCivil Rights
Congressman Carter Statement on Louisiana v. Callais

Congressman Carter Statement on Louisiana v. Callais Congressman Carter Statement on Louisiana v. Callais Sara.Severens@… Mon, 03/24/2025 - 18:06 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) released the following statement after the Supreme Court heard arguments in Louisiana v.…

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Floor Speech2025-03-10UrgentImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR1374
SECURING THE CITIES IMPROVEMENT ACT

SECURING THE CITIES IMPROVEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1056-H1057] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2024-11-08ImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & Justice
Congressman Carter, Thompson Urge DHS Action to Stop Racist Text Messages Following the 2024 Election

Congressman Carter, Thompson Urge DHS Action to Stop Racist Text Messages Following the 2024 Election Congressman Carter, Thompson Urge DHS Action to Stop Racist Text Messages Following the 2024 Election Sara.Severens@… Fri, 11/08/2024 - 13:28 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter,…

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Press Release2024-11-07BipartisanEnvironmentTradeHousingHR8716
Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus Leaders Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Natural Disaster Funding Package

Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus Leaders Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Natural Disaster Funding Package Congressional Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Caucus Leaders Urges Congress to Pass Comprehensive Natural Disaster Funding Package Sara.Severens@… Thu, 11/07/2024…

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Press Release2024-08-28BipartisanEnvironmentInfrastructure
Congressman Carter Showcases Millions in Funding for New Orleans East and the 9th Ward

Congressman Carter Showcases Millions in Funding for New Orleans East and the 9th Ward Congressman Carter Showcases Millions in Funding for New Orleans East and the 9th Ward Sara.Severens@… Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:54 Image NEW ORLEANS, LA – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) celebrated 17 federal…

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Press Release2024-07-02TaxesEnvironment
Congressman Carter Stands with EPA, Community Advocates, and Concerned Citizens of St. John to Protect Public Health

Congressman Carter Stands with EPA, Community Advocates, and Concerned Citizens of St. John to Protect Public Health Congressman Carter Stands with EPA, Community Advocates, and Concerned Citizens of St. John to Protect Public Health Sara.Severens@… Mon, 07/01/2024 - 20:47 NEW ORLEANS, LA – Today,…

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Press Release2024-06-27BipartisanHealthcareTrade
Congressman Carter, Higgins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Louisianians from Contaminated Seafood Imports

Congressman Carter, Higgins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Louisianians from Contaminated Seafood Imports Congressman Carter, Higgins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Louisianians from Contaminated Seafood Imports Sara.Severens@… Thu, 06/27/2024 - 10:59 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today,…

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Press Release2021-08-27Infrastructure
Congressman Carter's Building a Better Louisiana Infrastructure Tour

Congressman Carter's Building a Better Louisiana Infrastructure Tour Congressman Carter's Building a Better Louisiana Infrastructure Tour Image or Video Image Gabrielle.Howa… Fri, 08/27/2021 - 13:14 Link Press Release

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