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R Republican · U.S. Representative
John R. Carter
Texas's 31st district
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 2003 Terms 12 House Age 84
Office: 2208 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-4331
676roll calls this Congress
2.1%missed (14)
98%voted with their party
4bills sponsored
109cosponsored
Votes
Bills sponsored
- 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. Jul 14, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 455.
- Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026 Mar 2, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 Sep 18, 2025: Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.
- 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. Mar 26, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Recently cosponsored
- Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5] + 103 cosponsorsSep 28, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5120)
- Combating Pasture Mealybug Act Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] + 18 cosponsorsSep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22] + 124 cosponsorsSep 15, 2026: Received in the Senate.
- American Franchise Act Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1] + 158 cosponsorsSep 8, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 702.
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building". Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33] + 11 cosponsorsSep 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4450 Oak Park Lane in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "United States Representative Kay Granger Post Office Building". Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] + 11 cosponsorsAug 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas. Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12] + 64 cosponsorsAug 13, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025 Rep. Messmer, Mark B. [R-IN-8] + 69 cosponsorsJul 21, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
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