John R. Carter

John R. Carter

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Immigration24%
Education19%
Economics and Public Finance10%
Transportation and Public Works10%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that John R. Carter has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 7489
Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
Amendment 35
House Amendment 35

On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 180).

Agreed to (219-206)
Amendment 34
House Amendment 34

On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HR 3944
Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

Active
HR 2360
To permanently extend the exemption from the engine compartment portion of the pre-trip vehicle inspection skills testing requirement for school bus drivers, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

In Committee
Amendment 928
House Amendment 928

On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HR 8580
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.

Active
HR 8041
Driving Forward Act

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

In Committee
HR 5184
School Security Enhancement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
Amendment 294
House Amendment 294

On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HR 4366
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

Became Public Law No: 118-42.

Passed
HR 3632
READI Act

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 3217
USA Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 2483
School Security Enhancement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 2417
Protection of Children Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 898
Recruit and Retain Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 7452
Updated Standards for Asylum (USA) Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HR 2966
Military Spouses Employment Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 2871
READI Act

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 1958
Protection of Children Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 1402
More Choice for Career Training Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 645
School Security Enhancement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 8597
Policing Transparency Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 8413
MINOR Act

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 7861
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the employer credit for paid family and medical leave.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.

In Committee
HR 7737
More Choice for Career Training Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HRES 715
Recognizing Survivors Victory Day to celebrate and honor the victims and survivors of trauma.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 4951
School Security Enhancement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HR 3940
Protection of Children Act of 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 2667
Military Spouses Employment Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 2450
Military Base Operations and Infrastructure Innovative Management Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

In Committee
HR 6447
Department of Homeland Security Chief Data Officer Authorization Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

In Committee
HR 5392
MINOR Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

In Committee
HR 4854
Justice Served Act of 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-257.

Passed
HRES 613
Supporting the goal of ensuring that members of the Armed Forces have opportunities to receive career technical education training and credentialing opportunities during their term of service to ensure they can transition directly into in-demand civilian careers.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

In Committee
Amendment 305
House Amendment 305

Carter (TX) amendment (A033) modified by unanimous consent. Modification to amendment numbered 79 printed in Part B of House Report 115-295, before "dollar amount" insert "first".

Vote: 115-295
HR 3355
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171.

Active
HRES 238
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Army should report on the status of future Ground Combat Vehicles of the Army.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

In Committee
HR 1133
Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

In Committee
HR 495
Protection of Children Act of 2017

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12.

Active
HR 5734
Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5634
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.

Active
HR 4584
POLICE Act of 2016

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

In Committee
HRES 621
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the future of the Supreme Court.

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

In Committee
HR 4537
READI Act

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 3128
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.

Active
Amendment 320
House Amendment 320

On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendment (A052) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HR 1149
Protection of Children Act of 2015

Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.

Active
HRES 759
Recognizing Survivors Victory Day to celebrate and honor the victims and survivors of trauma.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 5143
Protection of Children Act of 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

In Committee
HR 4903
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.

Active
HJRES 85
Federal Emergency Management Agency Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.

Active
HJRES 79
Border Security and Enforcement Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219.

Active
HR 3111
Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

In Committee
HR 2217
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.

Active
HR 1883
Secure Firearms Act of 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

In Committee
HR 1591
CAL Undiagnosed Diseases Research and Collaboration Network Act of 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 906
Human Trafficking Reporting Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

In Committee
HR 705
Fort Hood Victims and Families Benefits Protection Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

In Committee
HR 704
Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 6630
Fort Hood Casualties Benefits Clarification Act

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 6219
Salamander Community Conservation Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 6174
Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4902
To suspend temporarily the duty on photomask blanks.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

In Committee
HRES 498
Recognizing and commending Baylor University quarterback Robert Griffin III for winning the 2011 Heisman Trophy and for his academic and athletic accomplishments.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HRES 495
Recognizing the November 5, 2009, attack on Fort Hood, Texas, as an act of radical Islamic terrorism and Jihad.

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

In Committee
HR 3540
Military Families Child Care Assistance Act of 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 2982
Human Trafficking Reporting Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 2671
CAL Undiagnosed Diseases Research and Collaboration Network Act of 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
Amendment 740
House Amendment 740

On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 523
House Amendment 523

On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HR 2217
Southern Border Sheriffs Community Impact Aid Act of 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
Amendment 378
House Amendment 378

On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A030) Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 180 (Roll no. 392). (consideration: CR H3933-3934)

Agreed to (242-180)
HR 2025
Border States Security Improvement Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

In Committee
HR 2014
Propane Green Autogas Solutions Act of 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
Amendment 304
House Amendment 304

On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
HJRES 60
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

In Committee
HJRES 58
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

In Committee
HJRES 59
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants for Area Sources: Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional Boilers".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

In Committee
HJRES 61
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Standards of Performance for New Stationary Sources and Emission Guidelines for Existing Sources: Sewage Sludge Incineration Units".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

In Committee
HR 1235
Regulation Moratorium Act of 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.

In Committee
HR 1154
VETS Dogs Act

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

In Committee
HR 826
Military Active Shooter Training Act of 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

In Committee
HR 800
Jobs Recovery by Ensuring a Legal American Workforce Act of 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

In Committee
HJRES 42
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

In Committee
Amendment 88
House Amendment 88

On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A078) Agreed to by recorded vote: 250 - 177 (Roll no. 86). (consideration: CR H1142)

Agreed to (250-177)
HR 687
Military Spouses Employment Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 625
Fort Hood Victims and Families Benefits Protection Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

In Committee
HJRES 21
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Approval and Promulgation of Implementation Plans; Texas; Revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) State Implementation Plan (SIP); Flexible Permits; Final Rule".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

In Committee
HR 298
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 East Whitestone Boulevard in Cedar Park, Texas, as the "Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building".

Became Public Law No: 112-107.

Passed
HJRES 19
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Health Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HJRES 9
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.

In Committee
HJRES 103
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Health Insurance Issuers Implementing Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) Requirements Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HJRES 100
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants from the Portland Cement Manufacturing Industry and Standards of Performance for Portland Cement Plants.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HCONRES 319
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic shootings that occurred at Fort Hood, Texas, on November 5, 2009.

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Active
HR 5584
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 East Whitestone Boulevard in Cedar Park, Texas, as the "Army Specialist Matthew Troy Morris Post Office Building".

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 5585
WAIVER Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

In Committee
HR 5529
Children of Fallen Warriors AMT Relief Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 4791
Fort Hood Victims and Families Benefits Protection Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

In Committee
HR 4764
Military Spouses Employment Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee

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