{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Democrat\", state = \"LA\" and year = 2021 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-centers-equity-economic-development-introduction-new", "Congressman Troy Carter Centers Equity in Economic Development with Introduction of the NEW START Act of 2021", "2021-12-21", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. introduced the Necessary Entrepreneurship Workshops via the SBA to Transform and Assist Re-Entry Training Act of 2021, or the NEW START Act of 2021. This legislation would expand entrepreneurship opportunities for the formerly incarcerated to reduce recidivism and provide economic stability as they rejoin the economy.\n\nAn estimated 60 percent of formerly incarcerated individuals are still unemployed a year after their release, and as a group they experience an unemployment rate higher than total unemployment during the Great Depression. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, maintaining stable employment after release lowers the likelihood that individuals will return to prison, promoting public safety and saving public dollars.\n\n\u201cThe formerly incarcerated already face significant barriers to re-entering the workforce and can feel utterly locked out of the labor market,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cEspecially as our economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to jump at the chance to help get people back to work and back on their feet. Entrepreneurship should be one of the tools that returning citizens have access to as they re-enter society. Support in starting a business can help people overcome barriers and may dramatically lower recidivism rates. The NEW START Act of 2021 is a path forward for people to rejoin the greater community and for our nation to achieve a more equitable economic recovery.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the NEW START Act of 2021:\n\nEstablishes a five-year pilot reentry program within the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide entrepreneurial development training to formerly incarcerated individuals.\n\nRequires the SBA Administrator to award annual grants over a five-year period to at least six geographically diverse organizations or partnerships of organizations, to deliver business counseling to formerly incarcerated individuals.\n\nThe organizations must demonstrate ties with the business and returning citizen communities.\n\nIn addition, organizations are required to partner with lenders in the existing SBA Microloan Program who will provide microloans (up to $50,000) to qualifying participants. This program is not intended to supplant or take away from the traditional Microloan Program and the SBA does not guarantee microloans.\n\nRequires several reports on the effectiveness, overall performance, and impact of the program on grant recipients.\n\nThis legislation mirrors the 2019 Senate bill from Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carters-2021-districtwide-tour-highlighted-new-infrastructure", "Congressman Troy Carter\u2019s 2021 Districtwide Tour Highlighted New Infrastructure Law Funds for Minority-Owned Businesses, Bridges, Transit & Rail", "2021-12-20", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BATON ROUGE, L.A. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. concluded the first installment of his districtwide \u2018Building a Better Louisiana Infrastructure Tour\u2019 celebrating the real-life impact that investments from the Infrastructure Law will bring to Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District.\n\nDuring his four events, he highlighted $41.6 million for the IWGO Green Bridge in New Orleans East, $30 million for the Gramercy Veterans Memorial Bridge connecting St. James and St. John the Baptist Parish, $108 billion for public transportation investments nationwide, up to $102 billion for passenger rail projects nationwide, and $110 million in annual funding for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) through 2025. At these events he was joined by dozens of public officials from the state and local level.\n\nBased on data from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, there are at least 10 bridges and 41 roadway improvement projects in the Second Congressional district that without funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, would not have been sure to have been slated for action in Fiscal Year 2022. These projects represent a total investment of at least $335.5 million in Congressman\u2019s Carter congressional district just for road and bridge projects that are scheduled for letting dates next year. In all, Louisiana can expect at least $7 billion in investments from the Infrastructure Law.\n\nIn 2022 Congressman Carter will continue his announcements and celebrations of projects that Infrastructure Law will bring to life in Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District. Photos from the first leg of the tour are available here. Videos of the press conferences from each event are available upon request.\n\nIn Baton Rouge today, Congressman Carter emphasized the benefits that the bipartisan Infrastructure Law will bring to Louisiana\u2019s minority business community and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).\n\n\u201cBy passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, President Biden and Congress are recognizing the role minority-owned businesses play in building a stronger and more equitable economy, and investing in their long-term success,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cWe need economic development that lifts all boats, and that\u2019s why the Infrastructure Law makes the MBDA a permanent part of the Department of Commerce and more than doubles its previous yearly budget. This long-term investment will allow the agency to expand, innovate, create partnerships and reach more people.\n\n\u201cBut the Infrastructure Law doesn\u2019t stop there,\u201d the Congressman continued. \u201cHistorically, minority-owned businesses have been systemically excluded from securing lucrative contracts for infrastructure work. The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act also includes provisions to give our minority-owned and local businesses an opportunity to participate in the rebuilding of their communities.\u201d\n\nAt this event, the Congressman was joined by Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Louisiana MBDA Business Center Director Charletta Fortson, State Senator Regina Barrow, State Representative Edmund Jordan, State Representative C. Denise Marcelle, State Representative Barbara Carpenter, Councilwoman Chauna Banks, Southern University Chancellor John Pierre, Louisiana MBDA Center staff, and Louisiana MBDA Center clients.\n\nFederal agency officials also weighed in on the significance of the Infrastructure Law\u2019s investments in the nation\u2019s minority-owned businesses.\n\n\u201cI want to thank Representative Carter for his hard work passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,\u201d said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. \u201cFor too long, we\u2019ve neglected investments in critical areas that directly impact American workers, American businesses, and American families. One historic achievement in this bill is the codification of the Minority Business Development Agency at the Department of Commerce, which is the only federal agency solely dedicated to the economic development of minority businesses. This historic provision establishes MBDA as a vital resource to minority businesses and the nonprofits that serve them\u2014assisting in their formation, access to capital, and growth. America\u2019s road to economic recovery runs through minority businesses, and our country will never fully recover without them. Thanks to Representative Carter\u2019s tireless effort, Louisiana\u2019s minority businesses have a full partner in MBDA.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am glad that Congressman Troy Carter is highlighting these important provisions within the bipartisan Infrastructure Law and their positive impacts on the people and businesses of southeast Louisiana,\u201d said Miguel Estien, MBDA\u2019s Acting National Director. \u201cThis law elevates the status of the Minority Business Development Agency, making it permanent. This is a very, very exciting time for MBDA and all minority businesses. Let me put the importance of this legislation in perspective. Empowered with permanent Agency status, the MBDA will have a substantial enhancement of delivery capabilities with respect to every service we provide.\n\nDirector Estien continued, \u201cThe law assigns an Under Secretary for the Agency, a mandate to launch Rural Business Centers, the authority to serve as the point agency within the federal government in matters concerning minority businesses \u2013 and a host of other consequential changes in the structure of MBDA. These monumental changes at MBDA will in turn open more doors, shatter glass walls and ceilings . . . and properly position the MBDA to play a major role in leveling the business playing field.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-statement-education-secretary-cardonas-visit", "Congressman Troy Carter Statement on Education Secretary Cardona\u2019s Visit to Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District", "2021-12-17", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2013 On Thursday and Friday this week, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. joined U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona during his visit to Baton Rouge and New Orleans. A series of school events with the Secretary included student conversations, parent conversations, and tours at Wilcox Academy of Early Learning in New Orleans and McKinley Middle Magnet School and Glen Oaks High School in Baton Rouge.\n\nFollowing the conclusion of Secretary Cardona\u2019s visit to Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District, Congressman Carter released the following statement:\n\n\u201cI am extremely appreciative to have had cabinet member and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in southeast Louisiana these past two days to speak with educators, our young people and their families.\n\n\u201cThe visit brought up important issues facing our students and educators like learning loss, mental health, virtual learning, after-school activities, and community partnerships in schools. More than a year and a half into the pandemic, it\u2019s clear we need targeted efforts to help students catch up academically, rebuild emotionally, and stay safe as COVID-19 continues to persist in our communities.\n\n\u201cDuring these school visits, the Secretary and I received a lot of feedback and ideas on how to rebuild our education system to be stronger and more inclusive than it was pre-pandemic. The Secretary will be reporting back on the takeaways from this visit to President Biden and I will use this experience to guide my decision-making as I craft education policy.\n\n\u201cOne legislative effort that will positively transform the landscape of our education system is the Build Back Better Act, which among other programs includes the largest investment in early childhood education in our nation\u2019s history. We know that when we invest in high-quality early education, it helps them graduate high school, seek further education, and find successful careers.\n\n\u201cI was proud to vote in support of the Build Back Better Act last month when the legislation passed the House. Now, the Senate must take up this groundbreaking legislation and help build a brighter future for America\u2019s children, seniors, and working families.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-announces-districtwide-building-better-louisiana", "Congressman Troy Carter Announces Districtwide \u2018Building a Better Louisiana Infrastructure Tour\u2019", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. announced he will launch a tour across Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District to announce upcoming projects that will receive funding thanks to the recently passed $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\n\nThanks to this bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Louisiana will get at least $7 billion in investments in roads, bridges, transit, rail, flood protection, water management, economic development, broadband deployment, and more. As funds are prepared for distribution, Congressman Carter is beginning this district-wide tour to share the wide-ranging and impactful ways that the people of Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District stand to benefit from this legislation.\n\n\u201cThe building blocks of our nation have been falling into disrepair for far too long, but thanks to the funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Louisiana is about to see tangible investments in our state,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cI will be travelling across Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District to share the multitude of ways that the Infrastructure Law will improve daily life, create thousands of good-paying jobs and will finally invest in the systems we need to remain competitive and successful in a global economy. The American people need a strong foundation to stand on, and Congress has delivered.\u201d\n\nCongressman Troy Carter was the only member of the Louisiana Delegation in the House of Representatives to vote in support of this transformational bill.\n\nThe Congressman\u2019s districtwide \u201cBuilding a Better Louisiana Infrastructure Tour\u201d will begin on Wednesday and will include events in New Orleans East, Gramercy, and Baton Rouge. State and local officials will also be in attendance.\n\nAll events are open to the press. Logistics and details can be provided to media upon RSVP to Communications Director, Zoe Bluffstone: z.bluffstone@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-condemns-lafayette-judge-michelle-odinets-racist", "Congressman Troy Carter Condemns Lafayette Judge Michelle Odinet\u2019s Racist Actions and Lack of Accountability", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. issued the following statement condemning the actions of Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet and calling for her resignation.\n\n\u201cI am absolutely disgusted after watching the video taken in Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet\u2019s home. It is unacceptable for anyone, regardless of the circumstances, to use racial slurs.\n\nTo add insult to injury, Judge Odinet only offered excuses for the actions she allowed in the place of an apology.\n\nIn her statement, Judge Odinet did not once apologize for the greatly offensive language she allowed in the comfort of her home.\n\nThis video shows Judge Odinet\u2019s true character, and exactly who she is when she thinks no one is watching\n\nAs an influential member of our judicial system, the balance of many in our communities\u2019 lives are in Judge Odinet\u2019s hands.\n\nI have zero confidence in her ability to act without racial bias or to treat everyone, especially members of the Black community, that appear in her court room equally and fairly.\n\nI join my fellow Louisiana colleagues in calling for her immediate resignation and request that the Louisiana Judiciary Committee immediately appoint an ad hoc judge to hear cases in her division, investigate this incident, inquire into if racial bias is apparent in her previous rulings, and ultimately remover her if she does not resign.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/carter-statement-passage-bill-support-nasas-michoud-assembly-facility-eastern", "Carter Statement on Passage of Bill to Support NASA\u2019s Michoud Assembly Facility in Eastern New Orleans", "2021-12-08", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5746, the NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021 on a voice vote. Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. was an original co-sponsor of the bill and spoke in support on the House Floor.\n\nThe Congressman floor speech is as follows:\n\n\u201cNASA\u2019s Michoud Assembly Facility in Eastern New Orleans, Louisiana is known as \u2018America\u2019s Rocket Factory.\u2019\n\nFor over 55 years, Michoud has manufactured large vehicles and components for NASA \u2013 from the Apollo Program, to the Space Shuttle, to the Space Launch System, or SLS.\n\nMichoud is the main manufacturing and assembly site for SLS, which will take us to the furthest reaches of our solar system.\n\nThe site employs approximately 3,500 people, and supports more than 6,000 jobs nationwide.\n\nThis includes government civil-service workers, contractors, and staff of other government agencies and commercial firms.\n\nThe National Center for Advanced Manufacturing\u2014a partnership between NASA, the state of Louisiana, Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and the University of New Orleans\u2014also calls Michoud home.\n\nThe total economic output of Michoud is over $830 million.\n\nAll this to say, Michoud is an indispensable part of the New Orleans community and our nation\u2019s space program.\n\nSites like Michoud would benefit greatly from the passage of H.R. 5746, which would reauthorize the enhanced use leases needed to keep up production.\n\nI\u2019m proud to be an original co-sponsor and to support this bill. I urge an \u201caye\u201d vote.\n\nI yield back.\u201d\n\nA video of the Congressman can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/carter-announces-275m-epa-loan-modernize-new-orleans-water-infrastructure", "Carter Announces $275M EPA Loan to Modernize New Orleans Water Infrastructure", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2013 Today, representatives from Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr.\u2019s office joined an event announcing a $275 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) to modernize the city\u2019s aging and storm-damaged sewer system. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and other city and state officials were also in attendance. With EPA\u2019s WIFIA financing, this project will help protect historically underserved communities from the impacts of storm events and climate change.\n\n\u201cThis is great news for the city and people of New Orleans,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr., who represents much of the city in Congress. \u201cHere in Louisiana, we depend on our critical water infrastructure to keep us safe and healthy, especially when the storms come. It is long past time that we invest in the safety, longevity, and resiliency of our water and sewage management systems, and I am proud that the federal government is a strong partner on this critical issue. With this $275 million WIFIA loan along with the critical funds from the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we can make the needed investments for lasting improvements in our water infrastructure.\u201d\n\nCongressman Troy Carter was proud to vote for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act \u2013 the infrastructure package \u2013 which President Biden signed into law last month. In the next few weeks Louisiana will already see results from that policy, as $101 million dollars will soon come to the state for drinking water system improvements. This funding accounts for fiscal year 2022, and Louisiana can expect to receive similar amounts of funding for water infrastructure annually over the next four years.\n\nEPA\u2019s WIFIA loan will help finance the SWBNO\u2019s comprehensive Sewer System Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program. This program will undertake over 160 projects to modernize aging and storm-damaged sewer pipelines throughout the city.\n\n\u201cEarlier this year, President Biden visited New Orleans and heard firsthand about the challenges with water infrastructure. Today, we are proud to partner with the city through WIFIA,\u201d said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox. \u201cThis low-cost loan will save the city money while supporting critical upgrades to bolster climate resiliency and better protect vulnerable communities. This project illustrates the critical water infrastructure improvements that will be achieved under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.\u201d\n\nThese 160 projects focus on climate resiliency and flood control, particularly reducing inflow and saltwater infiltration, preventing breaks and leaks in sewer lines, and supporting existing infrastructure during weather events. Together, these projects will vastly improve the city\u2019s sewer system infrastructure, help protect nearby waterbodies and reduce the risk of flooding in neighborhoods \u2013 especially historically underserved communities.\n\nThe $275 million WIFIA loan will finance nearly half of the $561 million project costs. Recognizing both the need for critical infrastructure investment and the water affordability challenges facing the community, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans took advantage of the WIFIA program\u2019s flexible repayment terms to save approximately $100 million. Project construction and operation are expected to create an estimated 1,800 jobs and construction is expected to be completed in 2025.\n\nA fact sheet about this New Orleans loan is available online. More details about the WIFIA program here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-introduces-no-double-debt-disaster-survivors-act-house", "Congressman Troy Carter Introduces \u2018No Double Debt for Disaster Survivors Act\u2019 in the House of Representatives", "2021-12-03", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. introduced the No Double Debt for Disaster Survivors Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would protect people with student loans who survive a natural disaster. After disasters, SBA loans are a lifeline to help people rebuild. However, for many who already have student loans, that additional debt burden makes it hard to recover.\n\n\u201cThe country is battling the worst pandemic in history,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cWe also face increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters.I have seen and heard firsthand from individuals who have lost everything, either due to COVID, flooding, or a hurricane. For many, these combined disasters have resulted in the need to take out one or more SBA disaster loans. The last thing people need when trying to get back on their feet is another loan weighing them down. Coupled with the fact that nearly one-third of all American students go into debt to pay for college, this double debt burden hurts our economy and additionally burdens those struggling to recover from COVID-19 and natural disasters. The people need relief.\u201d\n\nAccording to the Education Data Initiative, in the United States, 42.9 million borrowers owe $1.59 billion in federal student loans. The average borrower has $36,510 in federal loans.\n\nThe No Double Debt for Disaster Survivors Act takes the following actions to help lift the burden of federal debt for disaster survivors:\n\nThe bill authorizes the Secretary of Education to cancel outstanding student loan debt for SBA disaster loan borrowers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or a natural disaster.\n\nThe amount canceled would not exceed the amount of the SBA disaster loan, and it would only eliminate the student loan debt, ensuring that no additional debt is created.\n\nThe bill cancels outstanding student loan debt for those needing to take out SBA disaster loans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nCreates an annual report to provide feedback to Congress, including the number of individuals with canceled loans and the total dollar amount of the canceled loans.\n\nStudies show that canceling student debt would substantially increase Black and Latinx household wealth and help narrow the racial wealth gap, provide immediate relief to millions of Americans during the pandemic and recession, and provide massive consumer-driven stimulus to our economy.\n\n\u201cThe people of Louisiana and America shouldn\u2019t be doubly punished after a disaster simply because they sought more education,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cAt a time when we are faced with intersecting crises, we need to give the people a chance to thrive without loan debt weighing them down. The No Double Debt for Disaster Survivors Act will reduce the burden of loan debt and bring a much-needed boost to our economy.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/carter-statement-guilty-verdict-mcmichael-and-bryan-trial", "Carter Statement on Guilty Verdict in McMichael and Bryan Trial", "2021-11-24", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. released the following statement after the guilty verdict announcement in the trial of the William Bryan, Travis and Gregory McMichael for the killing of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery:\n\n\"Ahmaud Arbery should still be here today. People who murder others must be held accountable.\n\nTravis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William Bryan unjustly killed Ahmaud Arbery after they racially profiled him and deserve to be punished.\n\nToo many people have attempted to slander and victim-blame a young man whose only crime was jogging while Black.\n\nOne day I hope that we are a nation where Black people can jog, play, protest, and exist without fear of hatred or violence. I will not stop fighting until that day is a reality.\n\nToday\u2019s verdict was a step toward accountability and a justice system that extends equal protection under law to every American.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-statement-rittenhouse-trial-verdict", "Congressman Carter Statement on Rittenhouse Trial Verdict", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. issued the following statement regarding the Rittenhouse Trial verdict:\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s verdict confirmed what we already know, and what has been proven time and time again; America\u2019s criminal justice system is deeply flawed.\n\nThis verdict is a reminder that we are not a nation where every American is treated with fairness and dignity under the law, because the law was not made to ensure equal treatment.\n\nIn August 2020, members of the Kenosha community were peacefully protesting following the shooting of Black community member, Jacob Blake, by a white officer when Kyle Rittenhouse crossed the border, killed unarmed Joseph Rosenbaum, Anthony Huber, wounded Gaige Grosskreutz, and today walks away free. Today, the system failed to deliver justice to those that assembled in protest of that act of police brutality and those that lost their lives at the hands of a dangerous and reckless Rittenhouse.\n\nLenient self-defense laws, and a courtroom overrun with highly concerning actions, resulted in a lack of accountability and sends an unacceptable message that celebrates vigilantism.\n\nThe stark contrast in the outcomes of this case and in cases were Black and Brown people are in similar circumstances is a reminder that we have a long road ahead to ensuring that every American is treated equally and with dignity by our justice system.\n\nEvery day we do not act to advance criminal justice reform is another day that we stray further away from ensuring justice for the American people. In Congress, we have the opportunity to reform the policies and take common-sense steps to save lives and ensure justice and accountability. It is time for the Senate to pass legislation the House passed months ago to strengthen our nation\u2019s gun laws such as H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act. These, two bills would make necessary changes to protect our communities from life threatening and reckless actions like those of vigilante Kyle Rittenhouse.\n\nPassage of these two bills will not on their own solve this complex issue., They represent another step in the journey toward preventing gun violence, ensuring accountability, and condemning the actions of armed civilians that incite violence and use that danger to justify their wrongdoings. We cannot sit idly by and wait for change. We must choose to act. I choose to make a difference and will work in my role as a member of Congress to take action to advance criminal justice reform. It is long past time.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-votes-support-working-families-lower-costs-americans", "Congressman Troy Carter Votes to Support Working Families, Lower Costs for Americans by Passing Biden\u2019s Transformative Build Back Better Act", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. stood with the American people and voted to pass President Joe Biden\u2019s Build Back Better Act out of the U.S. House of Representatives. This package provides $1.75 trillion to uplift working families, lower everyday costs, cut taxes, fight the climate crisis, and create good-paying jobs. The programs in the Build Back Better Act are fully paid for, and a full analysis conducted by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office prior to House passage showed that this legislation even reduces the deficit by more than $100 billion over the first ten years.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s Build Back Better Act will reshape the American story for the better,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cThis bill aligns our nation\u2019s budget with our values, finally investing in the well-being of working families and in solutions to the big issues America faces today. From affordable health care, to childcare, to housing, to tackling the climate crisis, each one of these dozens of policies individually is historic. Together, they are life-changing.\u201d\n\nA summary of the current version of the bill was published by the House Rules Committee here. A White House analysis estimated some Louisiana-specific benefits here, including:\n\nThe Build Back Better Act will enable Louisiana to provide access to child care for about 300,000 young children (ages 0-5) per year from families earning under 2.5 times the state median income (about $198,667 for a family of 4), and ensure these families pay no more than 7% of their income on high-quality child care. The plan will cover the families of 9 in 10 young children in the state.\n\nOnly about 43% of the 3- and 4-year-olds in Louisiana have access to publicly-funded preschool, and it costs about $8,600 per year for those who can\u2019t access a publicly-funded program. Build Back Better will enable Louisiana to expand access to free, high-quality preschool to more than 54,505 additional 3- and 4-year-olds per year and increase the quality of preschool for children who are already enrolled.\n\nTo help unlock the opportunities of continuing education beyond high school, Build Back Better will increase maximum Pell Grant awards by $550 for students at public and private non-profit institutions, supporting the 88,062 students in Louisiana who rely on Pell.\n\nThe Build Back Better Act will ensure that the nutritional needs of Louisiana\u2019s children are met by expanding access to free school meals to an additional 51,000 students during the school year and providing 599,955 students with resources.\n\n\u201cI am proud that House Democrats debated, compromised and worked together to ultimately support this bill,\u201d continued Congressman Carter. \u201cPassage of Build Back Better less than two weeks after the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act shows that Democrats continue to deliver results for the American people. Lowering costs, cheaper insulin, and universal preschool shouldn\u2019t be partisan, but House Republicans all decided to put politics over people.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt has been a tough time recently for Louisiana and the entire country. However, with Build Back Better on the horizon, I\u2019m confident that there are brighter days ahead. Now, the Senate must finish the job and act swiftly to pass this critical legislation.\u201d\n\nCongressman Carter delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives ahead of the chamber\u2019s vote and released a video statement following the bill\u2019s passage.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-statement-mitch-landrieu-role-infrastructure-bill", "Congressman Troy Carter Statement on Mitch Landrieu Role in Infrastructure Bill Rollout", "2021-11-14", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, it was announced that President Joe Biden intends to name Louisiana\u2019s own Mitch Landrieu to supervise implementation of the recently passed $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\n\nCongressman Troy A. Carter Sr. released the following statement:\n\n\u201cLeaders in Louisiana know how life-changing strong, resilient infrastructure can be for communities, and how critical it is to have swift, fair and efficient allocation of funds.\n\nThat\u2019s why Mitch Landrieu is the right person for this job. His long record of service at both the local and state level in Louisiana, especially in the recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, provides him with the experience and perspective to get the job done.\n\nI was fortunate to serve with him in the Louisiana House of Representatives, and I am thrilled for the chance to work with him to roll out this once in a lifetime, transformative infrastructure plan.\n\nThis is a huge win for Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District, Louisiana, and the entire country.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-veterans-day-video-statement", "Congressman Troy Carter Veterans Day Video Statement", "2021-11-11", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. released the following video message in recognition of Veterans Day 2021.\n\nThe video can be downloaded here.\n\nTranscript:\n\nHappy Veterans Day. This is much more than just something to say.\n\nVeterans Day is not just another day off. It\u2019s not a day to picnic or to sleep late.\n\nIt\u2019s a day that we pay homage to the men and women in uniform who protect our flanks, who protect our safety, at home and abroad.\n\nWe pay homage to you, those who served, those who have served, and those who have gone before us.\n\nThose who made the ultimate sacrifice, they gave their lives.\n\nOn this day, and every day, may we honor the memory of those incredible brave souls who have gone before.\n\nAnd we salute with the highest honor those that currently serve to protect this country that we love.\n\nHappy Veterans Day.\n\nGod bless, and Godspeed.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-celebrates-passage-bipartisan-infrastructure-package", "Congressman Troy Carter Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package and its Enormous Potential for Louisiana", "2021-11-06", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. joined with his colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This long-awaited and overdue infrastructure bill was passed on a bipartisan basis, and will deliver enormous results to his home state of Louisiana.\n\nAfter the final passage, the Congressman released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThis is a transformational moment for the people of Louisiana, and the entire country. The building blocks of our nation have been falling into disrepair for far too long, and I am so proud that tonight the House of Representatives came together on a bipartisan basis to pass this long-term investment in the foundation of our nation.\n\nIn Louisiana, we\u2019ve learned the hard way what it means to have failing roads, bridges, water and flood control systems. We need infrastructure we can count on, and that will withstand storms.\n\nIn this package, Louisiana will get billions from the federal government to repair and update our roads, bridges, sewage and water systems, update flood protections, harden our power grid, increase internet connectivity and so much more.\n\nThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs and will finally invest in the systems we need to remain competitive and successful in a global economy.\n\nThe American people need a strong foundation to stand on, and Congress has delivered.\n\nThere is much more to do to build a stronger America. Next, we must shore up our social safety net and invest in America\u2019s kids, seniors and families by passing the Build Back Better Act. We are just getting started.\u201d\n\nCongressman Troy Carterrecorded a video statement celebrating the historic passage of this vote.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-welcomes-epa-administrator-michael-regans-upcoming", "Congressman Troy Carter Welcomes EPA Administrator Michael Regan\u2019s Upcoming Visit to Southeast Louisiana", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. welcomes Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan\u2019s upcoming visit to the Second Congressional District of Louisiana. The Administrator is visiting the region at the request of the Congressman and community groups and leaders as a part of his environmental justice listening tour.\n\nCongressman Troy Carter has previously written the EPA Administrator calling for federal assistance to study and improve the public health and environmental impacts of emissions and polluting substances generated in the industrial hub of Louisiana\u2019s River Parishes.\n\nThere has been longstanding concern for environmental justice issues in the industrial corridor of the River Parishes, especially regarding the elevated and disproportionate rates of cancer and respiratory conditions in the region.\n\n\u201cI am grateful that EPA Administrator Michael Regan is able to visit my district to highlight the issues of environmental justice in southeast Louisiana,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cCommunities in in New Orleans and the River Parishes have been concerned about issues of environmental justice for a long time, and this tour by EPA leadership is a first step toward building trust and forwarding actions on environmental justice. It is my hope that these meetings will lead to action and will bring the type of accountability, monitoring, research, and support that communities desperately need.\n\nHe continues, \u201cWhile I believe that industry and communities can coexist, the health and safety of communities must always come first. Lives are on the line, and a strong partnership with this agency will help us make needed changes to protect our communities. I am confident that the EPA will move quickly to provide independent, third-party air monitoring and a cumulative health impact study as I requested.\u201d\n\nEPA Administrator Michael Regan provided the following comment: \u201cAt the urging of Congressman Troy Carter, I look forward to visiting Louisiana, where I\u2019ll be on the ground with community members who are on the frontlines of fighting for environmental justice.\u201d\n\nDue to conflicting votes in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Troy Carter will not be able to join Administrator Regan in person.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-hosts-listening-session-family-victims-police-violence", "Congressman Troy Carter Hosts Listening Session with Family of Victims of Police Violence, Discusses Next Steps for Federal Policy to Bring Justice into Policing", "2021-11-04", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. convened a private listening session between several members of Congress and family members of victims of police violence. The family members represented victims who died during incidents with law enforcement in Louisiana.\n\nThis listening session and discussion focused on sharing the stories of the family members and the path forward for justice.\n\nThe members of Congress that attended were Congressman Troy Carter, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.\n\nThe family members and close friends of victims of police violence in attendance were as follows:\n\nRonald Greene\u2019s mother, Mona Hardin\n\nRonald Greene\u2019s sister, Dinelle Hardin\n\nRonald Greene\u2019s friend, Terrance Key\n\nDontrunner Robinson\u2019s mother, Casa Bean\n\nDontrunner Robinson\u2019s brother, Myron Robinson\n\nSeveral advocates from civil rights organizations were also in attendance.\n\n\u201cMeeting with and listening to these family members was powerful, humbling, and sobering all at the same time,\u201d said Congressman Carter (LA-02). \u201cTheir stories exemplify how important it is that we take action on the federal, state, and local levels to increase police accountability and continue the never-ending fight for justice. Their loved ones should never haven been taken, but their passing cannot be in vain. This meeting is only a starting point. We must not rest until we have a justice system that actually metes out justice for everyone of every race and creed.\u201d\n\nCongressman Carter has previously called for a pattern-or-practice Department of Justice investigation into the Louisiana State Police, following extremely disturbing reports from their department, including the event that led to the death of Ronald Greene. Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Joyce Beatty also sent a letter in support of further investigation. There has already been one DOJ indictment of a Louisiana State Police officer.\n\nThe U.S. House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in March 2021. Bipartisan negotiations on police reform policy have currently stalled in the Senate, but the message from all of the members who participated in today\u2019s meeting is that the fight is not over.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-announces-benefits-louisianas-kids-and-seniors-build", "Congressman Troy Carter Announces Benefits for Louisiana\u2019s Kids and Seniors in the Build Back Better Framework, Shares Impact of Current Child Tax Credit", "2021-11-03", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy Carter highlights how the Democrats\u2019 Build Back Better framework will meet the urgent needs of Louisiana\u2019s kids and seniors in a new fact sheet, and how the expanded Child Tax Credit has already helped kids and families.\n\nIn the wake of the pandemic, high costs of child care, health care, home- and community-based care, early and higher education, housing, and more are hurting the most vulnerable in Louisiana and around the nation. The Build Back Better framework delivers transformative investments that will address these needs, while also ensuring that the wealthiest and big corporations pay their fair share.\n\n\u201cFor far too long, Louisiana\u2019s families have been held back by soaring costs \u2013 from child care to health care to education to the climate crisis and more,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cDemocrats\u2019 Build Back Better framework \u2013 which we will soon enact into law \u2013 will deliver for the people in our state, with millions of good-paying jobs, historic middle class tax cuts and lower costs, so kids, seniors and families can thrive and succeed.\u201d\n\nA new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimated that 85,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cuts were sent to families in the Second Congressional District in the month of October. A total of $38.1 million in tax cuts went back in the pockets of southeast Louisiana families.\n\nStatewide, 541,000 monthly tax cuts went to families in October for a total of $229.5 million. The average tax cut per Louisiana household for October was $424.\n\nNationwide, the Joint Economic Committee estimates the Child Tax Credit tax cuts are pumping $19.3 billion into local economies each month, supporting local jobs and businesses.\n\n\u201cThis historic tax cut puts more of hardworking families\u2019 own money back in their pockets so they can pay for child care, put gas in the car to get work, put food on the table, cover school expenses, spend money at our local businesses and continue to grow our local economy while building better lives for their families,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cThe expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the Build Back Better framework is just one of the many ways that the framework will change the foundation of America, especially for the youngest and oldest in our communities.\u201d\n\nEstimates from the White House show the following expected benefits to Louisiana\u2019s kids and seniors under the Build Back Better framework:\n\nChild care: The average annual cost for child care in Louisiana is $8,205. The Build Back Better framework will expand access for 307,562 young children and ensure that no Louisiana family pays more than seven percent of their income on child care.\n\nEarly education: Only 41% of 3- and 4-year-olds in Louisiana have access to publicly funded pre-K, while the average cost of private pre-K in the state is $8,600. The Build Back Better framework will expand access to free, high-quality pre-K to 60,031 additional young Louisianians \u2013 setting these children up for lifelong success and saving their parents thousands of dollars.\n\nHealth care: By closing the Medicaid gap, expanding Medicare to include hearing care and extending relief for insurance purchased through the ACA, the Build Back Better framework will help 87,000 uninsured people in Louisiana gain coverage. Additionally, 68,100 people who purchase coverage on their own will save hundreds on health insurance premiums each year.\n\nLower taxes: Before Democrats secured the expanded Biden Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan, 19% percent of Louisiana children lived in poverty. The Build Back Better framework extends this life-changing tax cut and continues our historic progress toward reducing child poverty. The framework will also provide a tax cut of up to $1,500 in tax cuts for 281,900 low-wage workers in Louisiana by extending the American Rescue Plan\u2019s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) expansion.\n\nCongressman Troy Carter continues to support passage of both the Build Back Better Act and the bipartisan \u201cInvest in America\u201d infrastructure package.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-votes-reauthorize-family-violence-prevention-and", "Congressman Troy Carter Votes to Reauthorize Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Increase Funds for Louisiana", "2021-10-26", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. joined with his colleagues and voted to support the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 (FVPSA). This legislation will enhance and refocus federal investments to address intimate partner violence and support survivors, increasing funds for the states to run these programs by 37% on average.\n\nIn Louisiana, the passage of H.R. 2119 would result in a 41% funding increase from $1.74 million to $2.44 million.\n\n\u201cOver 10 million people experience domestic violence in the United States each year. 35.9% of Louisiana women and 35.2% of Louisiana men experience intimate partner violence of some kind,\u201d said Congressman Carter.\u201cWith my colleagues in Congress, I\u2019m working to put an end to these staggering statistics by passing comprehensive legislation like the FVPSA that prevents violence and protects survivors.\u201d\n\nPassing FVPSA into law would allow states and tribes to:\n\nIncrease prevention efforts, which helps reduce the rate of intimate partner violence and decrease the funding needs for support services\n\nIncrease dedicated resources to help support and serve over-represented and underserved populations, including communities of color, Tribal communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities\n\nBetter help survivors receive culturally appropriate, accessible services\n\nThis legislation passed the House of Representatives during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It now goes to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-statement-passing-general-colin-powell", "Congressman Troy Carter Statement on Passing of General Colin Powell", "2021-10-18", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. released the following statement on the passing of former Secretary of State and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Colin Powell.\n\n\u201cToday I join the nation in mourning the loss of General Colin Powell. He was a man who embodied many \u2018firsts,\u2019 serving as both the first Black Secretary of State and the youngest ever Chair of the Joint Chiefs.\n\nGeneral Powell rose to the highest ranks of the United States military and advised four presidents.\n\nHe looked ahead to the future, and was committed to fighting for the next generation.\n\nAll in all, and in everything he did, General Powell put service to his country first. He held an unwavering commitment to the American people regardless of race or party affiliation.\n\nOur heartfelt sympathy is with his wife, Alma, and their children, Linda, Annemarie and Michael.\u201d\n\nRest in Peace.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-votes-address-debt-ceiling-prevent-catastrophic", "Congressman Troy Carter Votes to Address Debt Ceiling, Prevent Catastrophic Default", "2021-10-12", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. voted for must-pass legislation to prevent a first-ever default on the federal debt, which would result in economic catastrophe for nearly every American family. This crucial bill \u2013 which Senate Democrats passed on October 7th, with all Senate Republicans present voting against \u2013 will keep the United States under the debt limit through at least December 3rd.\n\n\u201cDemocrats are hard at work to avoid a catastrophic and unprecedented debt default, which would devastate the financial future of Louisiana\u2019s families,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cAddressing the debt ceiling has long been a bipartisan obligation \u2013 but now, Senate Republicans are recklessly refusing to help us to pay off America\u2019s credit card for spending many of them voted for under the former president. While today the Democratic Congress averted a disastrous default with a short-term measure, it is shameful and irresponsible that Senate Republicans will not join us in finding a longer-term solution.\u201d\n\nWith this legislation, which President Biden will soon sign into law, the federal government will be able to continue meeting financial obligations for another two months. This action only addresses previously approved spending, including bipartisan COVID relief, payments to Social Security recipients, payments of veterans\u2019 benefits and paychecks for members of the military \u2013 and does not authorize future spending.\n\nSenate Republicans continue to block action on a House-passed bill that addresses the debt ceiling through 2022 \u2013 risking a cataclysmic default that would trigger a global economic collapse and devastate the financial security of nearly every American family. A recent study by Moody\u2019s showed that a debt default would:\n\nWipe out $15 trillion in household wealth;\n\nErase up to six million jobs; and\n\nDouble the unemployment rate, surging up to nine percent.\n\nOver the last decade, every time the debt limit has needed to be addressed, Congress has acted on a bipartisan basis \u2013 including three times under President Trump. Despite Republicans adding $7.8 trillion to the federal debt over the last four years \u2013 including a $2 trillion tax scam benefiting the rich \u2013 Democrats still helped Republicans address the debt ceiling, because the full faith and credit of the United States must never come under threat.\n\nNow, under President Biden, McConnell and many Republicans refuse to join Democrats to address the debt limit \u2013 despite the fact that only 3 percent of the current debt was accumulated under President Biden, and more than 27 percent was incurred under President Trump. This is blatantly hypocritical: just two years ago, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed that\u201cAmerica can't default\u201d because \u201cthat would be a disaster.\u201d\n\n\u201cBy refusing to allow our nation to pay for spending the Congress has already authorized, Republicans are playing a cynical game of Russian Roulette with our economy and our children\u2019s future,\u201d Congressman Carter continued. \u201cExperts agree that a first-ever default would bring unthinkable economic suffering to American families. As lawmakers, it is our responsibility to safeguard America\u2019s full faith and credit and to protect families from financial ruin \u2013 and I call on my Republican colleagues to join us in honoring this solemn duty.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-announces-724-million-louisiana-help-local-schools", "Congressman Troy Carter Announces Up to $72.4 Million for Louisiana to Help Local Schools, Libraries to Boost Broadband", "2021-10-08", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2014 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. announced that schools and libraries can apply for additional funding from the American Rescue Plan to increase broadband services now through October 13th. Local schools and libraries can learn more about eligibility and apply HERE.\n\nLouisiana already applied for $72.34 million from theEmergency Connectivity Fund during the first application filing period this summer. The FCC expects to grant up to the full request pending a final review of those applications. Now, due to high interest in the program and additional funding still available, the FCC has opened a second application filing window for Louisiana to request additional funds now through October 13th.\n\nFunding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund was made possible by the American Rescue Plan House Democrats helped pass earlier this year.\n\n\u201cNow more than ever, reliable broadband is essential for learning. It is as essential as electricity or indoor plumbing.\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cI strongly encourage local schools and libraries to take advantage of this program to provide our students with the tools they need for success.\u201d\n\nClick here to learn more about the FCC\u2019s Emergency Connectivity Fund.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-analysis-finds-build-back-better-act-could-save-typical-louisiana-family", "New Analysis Finds Build Back Better Act Could Save Typical Louisiana Family Thousands in Child Care Costs Every Year", "2021-10-07", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2013 According to a new analysis released yesterday by the House Committee on Education and Labor, the Build Back Better Act could save Louisiana families thousands of dollars in child care costs each year.\n\nThe Committee\u2019s report found that the typical Louisiana family of four with one infant in full-time center-based child care would save $7,140 each year. The typical Louisiana family of four with one infant and one child in full-time center-based child care would save $15,080 each year.\n\n\u201cThe Build Back Better Act provides the historic investments that parents and families in Louisiana need to return to work and provide their children with high-quality care,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr.\n\nUnder the Build Back Better Act, no family would pay more than 7 percent of their income on child care. Families making 100 percent of the State Median Income or less \u2013 which is $79,467 for a family of four in Louisiana \u2013 would pay no more than 2 percent of their income on child care, regardless of the number of children they have in child care.\n\nThe legislation\u2019s child care investments, which the House Education and Labor Committee advanced in September, would give families greater financial security, allow more parents and guardians to rejoin to workforce, and help grow the economy.\n\nFor the full state-by-state analysis, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-troy-carter-garret-graves-announce-58m-advance-apron-msy-international", "Reps. Troy Carter & Garret Graves Announce $5.8M to Advance Apron at MSY International", "2021-10-01", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS \u2013 U.S. Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. and Congressman Garret Graves, both members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, released the following statements regarding Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) receiving $5,845,00 in discretionary funding to upgrade the airport infrastructure. The funds will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will be used to construct an apron, meaning, areas where planes are stationed for boarding, refueling or other uses.\n\n\u201cSafe and efficient airports are essential to the economic well-being of Louisiana,\u201d saidCongressman Troy Carter.\u201cI\u2019m proud that American Rescue Plan dollars and other supplemental funds from the federal government are being directed to airports in the state to help them work even better. I\u2019m especially thrilled that MSY was rated #1 for customer satisfaction in North America\u2019s large airports. Hopefully these federal funds will help MSY continue this excellent record of service for years to come.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-votes-286-billion-disaster-aid-keeps-government-open", "Congressman Carter Votes for $28.6 Billion in Disaster Aid, Keeps Government Open", "2021-09-30", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. voted to pass $28.6 billion in disaster recovery funds, including billions for Louisiana to recover from hurricanes Ida and Laura. He spoke on the House Floor in support of the measure and delivered the following remarks:\n\n\u201cI stand in support of this CR.\n\nThis measure would provide $28.6 billion in emergency funds for communities and federal agencies affected by recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters, including:\n\n$10 billion for the Agriculture Department to cover crop losses that occurred in 2020 and 2021. Of that amount, $750 million would be provided to livestock producers.\n\n$5.68 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers. Of that amount, $3 billion would be used to accelerate flood and storm risk reduction projects and $2.08 billion would be used to repair disaster-related damages.\n\n$5 billion for the Housing and Urban Development Department\u2019s Community Development Fund for major disasters that occurred in 2020 and 2021.\n\n$2.6 billion for Transportation Department reimbursements to states and territories to repair damage to roads and bridges caused by natural disasters.\n\n$1.36 billion for the U.S. Forest Service to address damage caused by natural disasters.\n\n$1.2 billion for the Small Business Administration\u2019s Disaster Loans Program.\n\n$565 million for the Navy to repair facilities damaged by storms that occurred in 2020 & 2021.\n\nThe American people deserve the security of knowing that their government will continue to function.\n\nAmericans deserve to know that the representatives they send to Washington will rise above the partisanship and fight for the American people.\n\nAnd make sure that at its core, we will maintain the full faith and credit of our country.\n\nThat we will pay our bills, that we will fight for the security of our people, abroad, and everyone else that understands: America is open for business, will continue to be open for business, and we will remain the superpower that we are because we will be responsible.\u201d\n\nNot all of Louisiana's congressional delegation joined Congressman Carter in voting for disaster aid of to keep the government open. Rep. Scalise and Rep. Johnson opposed the measure.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-votes-right-past-injustices-and-close-sentencing", "Congressman Troy Carter Votes to Right Past Injustices and Close Sentencing Disparity Between Powder and Crack Cocaine Offenses", "2021-09-28", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. joined his colleagues in righting the injustices of the past and voted to pass the EQUAL Act. This legislation will finally eliminate the federal sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offenses, a arbitrary differentiation that has fueled mass incarceration and enormous racial disparities.\n\n\u201cToday I am proud to vote yes on the EQUAL Act,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cThis legislation will correct decades of unjust disparities between crack and cocaine sentencing fueled by racism and the unjust and ineffective so-called \u2018War on Drugs.\u2019 This is a much-needed step toward decreasing racial disparities in the justice system, mass incarceration, and the criminalization of addiction.\u201d\n\nThe measure passed the House with bipartisan support, 361 (D) - 66 (R). It now goes to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-fights-disaster-relief-resources", "Congressman Troy Carter Fights for Disaster Relief Resources", "2021-09-23", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. convened a series of meetings with congressional leaders and visiting Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on his top priority of bringing disaster relief funding back home to the state of Louisiana. The meetings included Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chair of House Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the Appropriations Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee David Price, and the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation.\n\n\u201cFollowing Hurricane Ida I have been focused on being boots on the ground for the people of the Second Congressional District,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cThrough touring the damage and speaking with community leaders and residents, I now have a strong sense of what we need to help our state recover.\u201d\n\n\u201cNow that I have returned to Capitol Hill for votes, my top priority is securing these needed recovery funds for my constituents,\u201d said the Congressman. \u201cMeetings with congressional leaders this week have been productive, and I am hopeful they will remember the challenges facing Louisianians as the House continues to do its work. However, I continue to request that a bipartisan congressional delegation visit southeast Louisiana to witness the unforgettable devastation firsthand.\u201d\n\nCongressman Carter also joined with the rest of the Louisiana House delegation yesterday to send a letter to the United States Army Corps of Engineers requesting a faster roll out of Operation Blue Roof.\n\nOn Tuesday, Congressman Carter and House Democrats passed a bill to fund the government, which included funds for hurricane relief in Louisiana as a part of the $28.6 billion in disaster recovery funds. He was the only member of Louisiana\u2019s House delegation to vote in support.\n\n\u201cI will always put the people of Louisiana above politics,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cWhen Louisianians are hurting, my number one goal will always be to help. I will continue to work to cut through the partisan challenges and always focus on serving the people of the Second Congressional District.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-statement-federal-indictment-former-lsp-trooper-civil", "Congressman Troy Carter Statement on Federal Indictment of Former LSP Trooper for Civil Rights Abuses", "2021-09-23", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, the United States Department of Justice indicted a former Louisiana State Police trooper on a federal civil rights charge for using excessive force on a Black motorist in 2019.\n\n\u201cThis federal indictment is a welcome step toward justice for the countless, predominately Black, victims of Louisiana State Police\u2019s brutality,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cWe still have a long way to go in the fight for accountability and equitable treatment. It is blatantly clear that a full pattern or practice investigation into the Louisiana State Police by the Justice Department continues to be necessary.\u201d\n\nAhead of the indictment, Congressman Carter spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives reiterating his previous call for a federal investigation into misconduct at the Louisiana State Police.\n\nThe Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, sent a letter standing with Congressman Carter in support of a continuing investigation into this troubled Louisiana department.\n\n\u201cThe unlawful actions of the Louisiana State Police are only some of the many examples of racially motivated violence and misconduct by police,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cWithout accountability and transparency, Black people in Louisiana and across the United States will continue to face racial profiling and targeted brutality. That is why it is essential that we pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congress-authorizes-billions-disaster-recovery-including-hurricane-ida-relief", "Congress Authorizes Billions for Disaster Recovery, Including Hurricane Ida Relief for Louisiana", "2021-09-21", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. joined his colleagues to pass H.R. 5306, The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. This bill contains crucial funding for Louisiana disaster recovery for the state to rebuild from Hurricane Ida and other recent disasters. This is part of a bigger package funding the government and suspending the debt ceiling.\n\nCongressman Troy Carter and the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation first sent a letter to President Biden requesting emergency funds for hurricane recovery shortly after landfall of Hurricane Ida.\n\nDuring debate tonight, Congressman Troy Carter made the following floor statement. Video of his floor speech can be found here.\n\n........\n\n\u201cI rise today to express my support for this continuing resolution, especially the disaster supplemental portion.\n\nThis bill contains crucial funding for my home state of Louisiana and for the residents of the Second Congressional District affected by Hurricane Ida.\n\nLouisianians have been through a lot and this bill recognizes that struggle. It also helps us to begin working on those challenges.\n\nThis Congress is stepping up and funding projects that not only repair damage, but also make our communities better and safer.\n\nThe $3 billion in Army Corps funding for flood and storm damage reduction projects will change the future of communities across my state and across this nation. It will build projects that would communities stronger, safer and more resilient.\n\nThe $5 billion in CDBG funding for long-term disaster recovery will help communities affected by storms like Laura in the past year and start places affected by Ida on the road to recovery.\n\nIt\u2019s not enough to repair things to how they were, we need a recovery that reaches beyond and prepares every community to better, to be weather-ready, and be ready for the next series of storms.\n\nThis Congress, and this Administration are taking a first step towards doing just that.\n\nI will continue to fight for more resources for the people of Louisiana and for the Second Congressional District.\n\nAnd I urge my colleagues to support this continuing resolution tonight, and to do the right thing by the people of America.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-troy-carter-child-tax-credit-delivered-382-million-tax-cuts-87000-families", "Rep. Troy Carter: Child Tax Credit Delivered $38.2 Million in Tax Cuts to 87,000 Families in August", "2021-09-16", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS \u2014 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. shared a new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimating that 87,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cut payments were sent to families in Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District in August. A total of $38.2 million in tax cuts went back in the pockets of hardworking LA-02 families.\n\nStatewide, 550,000 monthly tax cut payments went to families in August for a total of $229.8 million. The average payment was $418. Payments for the month of September started being sent out yesterday.\n\nNationwide, the Joint Economic Committee estimates the Child Tax Credit tax cuts are pumping $19.3 billion into local economies each month, supporting local jobs and businesses.\n\n\u201cThis historictaxcut is putting more money back into the pockets of hardworking families, saidCongressman Carter. \u201cIn these difficult times, especially with the disruption and destruction of Hurricane Ida in my community, the Child Tax Credit offers an important safety net. People are using these funds to put gas in the car, food on the table, cover school expenses, pay rent, and continue to grow our local economy while building better lives for their families.\u201d\n\nClick HERE to learn more about the full Joint Economic Committee\u2019s study on how the Child Tax Credit is supporting local economies nationwide.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-recognizes-small-firms-vows-fight-equitable-recovery", "Congressman Troy Carter Recognizes Small Firms, Vows to Fight for Equitable Recovery During Small Business Week", "2021-09-13", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 This week, the United States is celebrating its longstanding history of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship through National Small Business Week. To mark the occasion, Congressman Troy A. Carter, a member of the House Committee on Small Business, paid tribute to the vital role that small businesses play in the nation\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cFor over 50 years, our country has come together during small business week to celebrate the entrepreneurs and firms that help make our communities special,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cThis year in Louisiana, we are also celebrating the small firms who have been through COVID and Hurricane Ida. Thanks to the Biden administration's economic policies and support provided by Congress, small businesses have come a long way from the lows of the pandemic. However, we aren\u2019t out of the woods yet. I will continue to work to advance policies that support small businesses.\"\n\nSmall businesses help make up the foundation of the country\u2019s economy, with over half of Americans owning or working for a small business. There are over 150,000 employees of small businesses in Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District. As the driving force behind our economy, it is crucial that the government take action to support small businesses as they recover from this crisis.\n\nThis year, National Small Business Week takes place as many businesses are still working to recover from the pandemic. In 2020, COVID closed more businesses than any other year in America's history.\n\nNow, small businesses in southeast Louisiana are facing more challenges following Hurricane Ida, but Congressman Carter is pushing to help the state\u2019s recovery include local and diverse businesses. Last week, Congressman Carter sent a letter to FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting that business contracting efforts made in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida include full participation by minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned small businesses.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s small businesses are as diverse as its citizens,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cThese ventures have a unique role in bolstering both local communities and the national economy. Efforts to support and recognize historically underutilized businesses should always be implemented, and the need to do so is greater in the aftermath of a disaster. Far too often we have seen local, minority-owned businesses do the actual work of a contract but get paid pennies. Giving our small and local businesses an opportunity to participate in the rebuilding of their own community is key to a strong recovery and stronger communities. It\u2019s one of the surest ways we can build back better.\u201d\n\nPresident Joe Biden has recognized the importance of small, local business involvement in federal contracting. In June, he directed federal agencies to increase contracting with businesses that fall in the category of disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE). The Congressman says that this move is step in the right direction.\n\n\u201cMy district is home to around 12,000 small business owners who have been with our community every step of the way during these intersecting crises,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cI\u2019ll keep up the fight to get small businesses and entrepreneurs the resources they need to weather the storms of COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-calls-department-justice-investigate-misconduct", "Congressman Troy Carter Calls for Department of Justice to Investigate Misconduct in Louisiana State Police", "2021-09-10", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. wrote a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for the Department of Justice to conduct a full and expedited investigation into the patterns and practices at the Louisiana State Police.\n\nThis comes one day after the Associated Press reported over a dozen instances in which state troopers or leadership ignored beatings, deflected accountability or railroaded efforts to stop misconduct.\n\n\u201cThe department has displayed consistent and blatant disregard for the rule of law and accountability practices regarding excessive use of force by police,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cIt is clear that the LSP will not clean up its own house, and I have no faith they are capable of policing themselves. Had it not been for the work of investigative journalists, we may never have heard of Ronald Greene.\u201d\n\nCongressman Carter released a statement in May after the release of the previously withheld video footage depicting the death of Ronald Greene. Now, the Congressman is calling for an investigation and a meeting with Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke.\n\n\u201cI call on the Department of Justice to conduct a full and expedited pattern-or-practice investigation of LSP,\u201d wrote Congressman Carter. \u201cOnly with an in-depth investigation can we ensure transparency and accountability within the Louisiana State Police Department, despite their sworn oaths to protect and serve.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the letter is below:\n\nDear Attorney General Garland,\n\nI write today to request a pattern-or-practice investigation of the Louisiana State Police (\u201cLSP\u201d). The department has displayed consistent and blatant disregard for the rule of law and accountability practices regarding excessive use of force by police.\n\nOn May 10, 2019, LSP engaged in a high-speed chase with Ronald Greene. Once Mr. Greene stopped, he raised his hands, apologized to State Trooper Dakota Moss and Master Trooper Chris Hollingsworth, and within seconds was shot with a stun gun.[1] If that were the end of the incident, the public likely would have never heard of it. That was not the end of it, however, and despite LSP\u2019s cover-up attempts, the truth has finally come to light.\n\nUnarmed, Mr. Greene exited his vehicle, was thrown to the ground and placed in a chokehold. Hollingsworth then punched Mr. Greene in the face multiple times while he exclaimed that he was sorry and scared. By this time more state troopers arrived, and Mr. Greene was shackled by the hands and feet and Trooper Kory York dragged Mr. Greene face down on the ground. Mr. Greene was left lying face down on the ground bleeding from the head while troopers made jokes and called Mr. Greene a \u201cstupid motherf***er\u201d.[2] At this time, LSP sprang into action, not to save Mr. Greene\u2019s life, but to save their own skins. Mr. Greene was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. It\u2019s clear that LSP officers began a coordinated effort to ensure no one ever heard of Ronald Greene.\n\nLSP\u2019s efforts were successful for over two years. During that time, LSP stuck to the story that Mr. Greene had died as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash. No LSP personnel were disciplined, and the trooper\u2019s body camera footage was suppressed. Over two years passed before Mr. Greene\u2019s body camera footage and records were released, demonstrating the lengths LSP went to cover up the facts and circumstances of Mr. Greene\u2019s death. Despite LSP\u2019s best efforts, we now know the name Ronald Greene.\n\nAs Mr. Greene\u2019s tragic death entered the public conscience, the LSP assured the public that this was an isolated incident. However, the evidence says otherwise. This was undoubtedly not an isolated incident. LSP has historically and systematically directed unnecessarily violent, targeted attacks, especially upon Black and brown individuals.[3]LSP\u2019s database is filled with names they wish the world would never know.\n\nYesterday, the Associated Press (AP) reported that LSP routinely refuses to release body camera footage, identifying at least a dozen cases in the last decade where senior LSP members ignored or concealed evidence of beatings, denied accountability, and impeded efforts to root out misconduct.[4] It has also come to my attention that the review board set up by LSP to evaluate past cases of misconduct was quietly shut down without completing its work.\n\nRegardless of statements at a press conference today, it is clear that the LSP will not clean up its own house, and I have no faith they are capable of policing themselves. Had it not been for the work of investigative journalists, we may never have heard of Ronald Greene. My heart breaks for the Greene family and the countless other individuals whose fate was sealed and concealed by LSP, and whose names we still do not know.\n\nWhile there are media reports that a federal investigation into these circumstances is underway, more must be done.[5][6] \u201cDriving while Black\u201d should not be a risk factor for violence from the Louisiana State Police. I call on the Department of Justice to conduct a full and expedited pattern-or-practice investigation of LSP. Only with an in-depth investigation can we ensure transparency and accountability within the Louisiana State Police Department, despite their sworn oaths to protect and serve.\n\nCurrently, I am requesting a meeting with Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke to discuss the widespread problems within LSP and ways in which the Department of Justice can be a partner in finding a solution.\n\nI am committed to working with the department to ensure that every law enforcement agency in the country follows our laws and protects the civil rights of the people. We can start with Louisiana.\n\nTroy A. Carter Sr.\n\nMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-calls-inclusion-diverse-businessowners-hurricane", "Congressman Troy Carter Calls for Inclusion of Diverse Businessowners in Hurricane Response Contracts", "2021-09-08", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting that business contracting efforts made in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida include full participation by minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned small businesses.\n\n\u201cEfforts to support and recognize historically underutilized businesses should always be implemented, and the need to do so is greater in the aftermath of a disaster,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cFar too often in the past, we have seen local, minority-owned businesses do the actual work of a contract but get paid pennies. This pitiful history can\u2019t continue.\u201d\n\nPresident Joe Biden has recognized the importance of small, local business involvement in federal contracting. This June, he directed federal agencies to increase contracting with businesses that fall in the category of disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE). The Congressman says that this move is step in the right direction.\n\n\u201cGiving out small and local businesses an opportunity to participate in the rebuilding of their own community is key to a strong recovery and stronger communities,\u201d wrote Congressman Carter. \u201cIt\u2019s one of the surest ways we can build back better.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/gov-edwards-extends-statewide-eviction-moratorium-following-advocacy", "Gov. Edwards Extends Statewide Eviction Moratorium Following Advocacy from Congressman Troy Carter", "2021-09-07", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has extended the state\u2019s eviction moratorium following Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr.\u2019s advocacy on the issue.\n\nOn September 1, Congressman Troy Carter sent a letter to the Governor requesting the moratorium extension to protect Louisianians from the intersecting crises of Hurricane Ida and COVID-19. Today, Governor Edwards announced a statewide moratorium on evictions until September 24, 2021.\n\n\u201cNo one should face eviction after a disaster like Hurricane Ida. Today\u2019s action by Governor Edwards protects Louisianians in the middle of not one, but two crises facing our state,\u201d said Congressman Carter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-celebrates-fema-generator-and-chainsaw-reimbursement", "Congressman Troy Carter Celebrates FEMA Generator and Chainsaw Reimbursement Program", "2021-09-06", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that they will reimburse costs of most generators and chainsaws for individuals who have been approved for disaster assistance with FEMA\u2019s Individual and Households Program.\n\nGenerators up to $800 and chainsaws up to $250 in value are eligible for reimbursement. The equipment must have been purchased between the August 26, 2021 and September 25, 2021, so there is still time to benefit from this program. Participants must provide receipts.\n\n\u201cPower outages have been one of the biggest and most dangerous challenges facing my constituents following Hurricane Ida,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cThis reimbursement program will help people get their lights, air conditioners, and refrigerators back on in the extreme Louisiana heat. Some communities likely still face weeks of power outages, and easing access generators to those communities is an absolute necessity.\u201d\n\nCongressman Carter goes to frame this effort as a smart investment in the long-term resiliency of Louisiana\u2019s communities. \u201cThis program is an example of intelligent disaster response,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cNot only will these generators bring relief to people immediately, they have the potential to help families during future power outages for years to come. I am proud to see the federal government providing this benefit for the people of Louisiana.\u201d\n\nWhile many people in the state may be eligible for this benefit, many have yet to apply.\n\nCongressman Carter added, \u201cI encourage everyone who has been impacted by Hurricane Ida to apply for FEMA assistance. It will bring residents access to not just this reimbursement program, but many other forms of assistance that will help our communities build back better.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-requests-bipartisan-congressional-delegation-visit", "Congressman Troy Carter Requests Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Visit to Louisiana Following Hurricane Ida", "2021-09-06", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi requesting her appointment of a bipartisan congressional delegation to visit Louisiana following Hurricane Ida.\n\n\u201cAfter a Category 4 hurricane, the strongest to hit our state in living memory, Louisiana will need assistance from Congress to build back better,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cI would request that you select a bipartisan delegation of members from the House of Representatives travel to visit areas of Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Ida. There, our colleagues can witness the damage firsthand and receive updates on our progress. Sending a delegation will demonstrate the House of Representatives commitment to Louisiana following this disaster.\u201d\n\nPresident Joe Biden, Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell all visited Louisiana on Friday.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-calls-retroactive-reinstatement-expanded-unemployment", "Congressman Troy Carter Calls for Retroactive Reinstatement of Expanded Unemployment Benefits in Louisiana", "2021-09-03", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Ahead of the September 6th expiration of expanded unemployment benefits at the federal level, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. wrote a letter calling on Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to retroactively reinstate expanded unemployment benefits for Louisiana residents. The option to make these benefits retroactive ends on Monday.\n\n\u201cRight now, people across the state are recovering from one of the strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall,\u201d writes Congressman Carter. \u201cLouisianians, especially those who have been out of work, need money in their pockets right now.\u201d\n\n\u201cThousands of Louisianians are looking for ways to pay for hotel rooms, gas, and basic necessities,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cReinstating expanded unemployment benefits will enable many people the means to access food and shelter; basic necessities that every human should be afforded regardless of their employment or financial circumstances. Governor, the time to act is now.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-meets-president-biden-discusses-hurricane-recovery-and", "Congressman Troy Carter Meets with President Biden, Discusses Hurricane Recovery and Cutting Red Tape on the Path to Recovery", "2021-09-03", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. met with President Joe Biden in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. The President and the Congressman received a briefing from local government and emergency response officials and then conducted a walking tour through the hard-hit town of LaPlace, Louisiana.\n\n\u201cHurricane Ida has turned life in much of Louisiana upside-down,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cIt meant a lot to have President Biden come to our state to see the damage firsthand and speak directly with impacted people.\n\nDuring his visit with President Biden, Congressman Carter discussed several topics with the President, including increasing the average FEMA assistance amount, SBA Disaster Loan forgiveness, Community Development Block Grant funding, and including local small businesses in disaster contracting.\n\n\u201cToday the President and I discussed ways to cut through red tape to help communities equitably recover and help Louisiana, and America, Build Back Better,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cIn my private meeting with the President, he expressed his support for hardening our power infrastructure by burying our energy transmission lines underground.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe journey to full recovery from Hurricane Ida is just beginning, but I\u2019m grateful to have President Biden, his Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond, and the entire Administration on our side as Louisiana recovers and rebuilds,\u201d said Congressman Carter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-thanks-albertsons-ice-donations-algiers-and-st-john", "Congressman Troy Carter Thanks Albertson\u2019s for Ice Donations to Algiers and St. John the Baptist Parish", "2021-09-03", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. thanked Albertson\u2019s for their ice donations to two locations in his district: St. John the Baptist Parish and Algiers, on the West Bank of New Orleans.\n\n\u201cAs many of my constituents struggle in the sweltering heat with no power, ice is a critical necessity to help keep people and food cool,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cI\u2019m grateful that Albertson\u2019s has donated several trucks of ice to communities in Algiers and St. John the Baptist Parish, and I hope constituents will take full advantage.\u201d\n\nA free ice distribution will be held in Algiers today, from 1-4pm at 225 Morgan St. in New Orleans. Two trucks of ice have been donated directly to the government of St. John the Baptist Parish.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-and-louisiana-delegation-send-letter-president-biden", "Congressman Troy Carter and Louisiana Delegation Send Letter to President Biden Stating Need for Emergency Funds for Hurricane Recovery", "2021-09-02", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. and the entire Louisiana delegation sent a letter to President Biden on the need for Congress to provide substantial and robust emergency supplemental appropriations to address Hurricane Ida and other storms.\n\nThe delegation wrote, \u201cThe full extent of Louisiana\u2019s damages have not yet been determined and will likely not be fully known until after immediate matters of public safety are addressed.\u201d\n\nThey go on to state that, \u201cWithout substantial and robust emergency appropriations from Congress to critical unmet needs accounts like the CDBG-DR program, Louisiana families will continue to languish as a result of these devastating storms.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-asks-governor-edwards-extend-statewide-eviction", "Congressman Troy Carter Asks Governor Edwards to Extend the Statewide Eviction Moratorium", "2021-09-01", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "New Orleans -- Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. requested that Governor John Bel Edwards extend the Louisiana eviction moratorium, especially following the damage caused by Hurricane Ida. The Congressman released the following statement:\n\n\"As local officials continue to urge residents of southeast Louisiana stay home, we must ensure that no evictions take place. In the wake of Hurricane Ida and COVID-19 an eviction moratorium will save lives.\"\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carters-statement-president-joe-bidens-visit-louisiana", "Congressman Troy Carter\u2019s Statement on President Joe Biden\u2019s Visit to Louisiana Following Hurricane Ida", "2021-09-01", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, it was announced that President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana this Friday to assess the situation in Louisiana firsthand following the landfall of Hurricane Ida.\n\nCongressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (LA-02) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased to hear that PresidentBiden is coming to Louisiana on Friday. This action shows that the President recognizes the importance of seeing the damages across Louisiana from Hurricane Ida firsthand.\n\nThis rapid response from POTUS further demonstrates his commitment to Build Back Better.\n\nThe road to full recovery from Hurricane Ida will be long, but I\u2019m grateful to have the support of PresidentBiden and his Administration as our state recovers and rebuilds.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-invites-hhs-secretary-becerra-louisiana-discuss", "Congressman Troy Carter Invites HHS Secretary Becerra to Louisiana to Discuss Additional Federal Resources Amid Devastating COVID Surge", "2021-08-18", "2021", "2021-08", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (LA-02) sent a letter to Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra inviting him to visit his home state of Louisiana to witness and provide supports for the state as it experiences a devastating fourth surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.\n\n\u201cI write to you today because my state is in crisis,\u201d writes Congressman Carter. \u201cFor the fourth time in this pandemic, Louisiana is one of the leading hotspots in the country for coronavirus cases and our healthcare system is on the brink.\u201d\n\nJust yesterday, more than 3,000 people across Louisiana were hospitalized and 122 new deaths were reported. Yesterday set a new state record for hospitalizations and the third worst day for deaths throughout the entire pandemic.\n\n\u201cThe Delta variant is overwhelming our state. In times of crisis, we need all hands on deck,\" said Congressman Carter. \"As the Representative in Congress for Louisiana\u2019s 2nd Congressional District, the dire situation requires all the federal resources we can find right now. To that end, I invite your office to visit my district to see the incredible work being done by our healthcare workers, as well as the daunting challenges we face in the middle of this crisis.\u201d\n\nThe Department of Health and Human Services has already sent disaster strike teams, normally deployed following storms and natural disasters, to Louisiana hospitals to provide invaluable help.\n\nYou can read the full text of the letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-sr-calls-resources-transparency-and-action", "Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. Calls for Resources, Transparency, and Action on Environmental Justice and Public Health in Industrial Corridor of Louisiana\u2019s River Parishes", "2021-08-15", "2021", "2021-08", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (LA-02) sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan calling for federal assistance to study and improve the public health and environmental impacts of emissions and polluting substances generated in the industrial hub of Louisiana\u2019s River Parishes.\n\n\u201cLouisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District includes an industrial corridor of nearly 150 oil refineries, plastics plants, and chemical facilities that spans from Baton Rouge to New Orleans,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cBut it is first and foremost an area that thousands of families, my constituents, call home. As their Congressman, it\u2019s my number-one job to make sure that it is a safe and prosperous place to live and raise a family.\u201d\n\nPresident Biden has stated that environmental justice will be at the center of any action the Administration takes in addressing disproportionate health and environmental impacts on communities, especially communities of color. The industrial corridor of the River Parishes, where industry and daily life go hand-in-hand, has been identified as such an area. There has been longstanding concern regarding elevated and disproportionate rates of cancer and respiratory conditions in the region.\n\n\u201cWe cannot turn a blind eye to the reality that for far too many, life in the River Parishes includes devastating experiences with cancer,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cBut it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. We can, and must, make needed changes to save lives.\u201d\n\nIn the letter to Administrator Regan, Congressman Carter requests resources and assistance from the EPA in the following areas:\n\nMonitoring and testing to produce data that can help create standards of accountability and fair regulation based in scientific fact.\n\nDevelopment of or upgrades to new, cleaner industrial technologies.\n\nHolistic research into the causes of cancer in the area.\n\nThird-party monitoring as there is a documented history of self-monitoring being inadequate.\n\nCumulative impact modeling on health impacts of the industrial corridor from independent experts in the field.\n\nSome area business groups and community leaders claim that data does not support concerns of elevated levels of cancer and other diseases in the community. Congressman Carter responds that this claim only increases the need for unbiased, transparent, and third-party monitoring and data collection, writing that, \u201cUntil we fully understand what the impact of industrial emissions are on the health and safety of our environment and communities, we cannot begin to claim that upholding the health and safety of our constituents is our top priority.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe collection of independent, reliable data will allow federal, state, and local governments to make informed decisions to better the public health of our community as a whole,\u201d writes Congressman Carter. \u201cIt is a core belief of mine that no one should die for a job and that there are solutions that can provide a clean environment alongside industry. I stand ready to work with you to ensure that our parishes are models of environmental stewardship while still maintaining a robust economy.\u201d\n\nYou can read the full text of the letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-announces-legislation-forgive-50000-federal-student-loan", "Congressman Carter Announces Legislation to Forgive $50,000 of Federal Student Loan Debt", "2021-08-11", "2021", "2021-08", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (LA-02) announced his bill to forgive up to $50,000 in federal student loans for any and all federal borrowers.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s Congress\u2019 job to improve the lives of the American people,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cWhile some tragedies are out of our hands during this public health crisis, we can and should take action wherever we can. Easing the enormous burden of student loans for the millions of Americans, young and old, saddled with debt is one of my highest priorities in Congress. This legislation will do just that.\u201d\n\nCongressman Carter\u2019s legislation follows President Biden\u2019s extension of the student loan payment moratorium until January 31, 2022 from September 30, 2021. While this extension provides a much-needed cushion for those crushed by student loan debt, Congressman Carter\u2019s bill offers permanent forgiveness for all current, federal borrowers.\n\n\u201cMy mother taught me the value of education firsthand,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cWhile studying at Xavier University in New Orleans, she would attend class with all six of her children in tow. Bringing all six of us to class absolutely wasn\u2019t easy. Many couldn\u2019t have done it. I can\u2019t imagine how we would have gotten by if she had worked so hard to earn her degree, only to graduate with thousands of dollars in debt. Her dedication instilled in me the importance of breaking down barriers in college education and the importance of being a lifelong learner.\u201d\n\n\u201cEducation is a lifelong endeavor, key to growing and evolving. Pursuing a dream should not put a shadow over the future. 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