Years in Office
4
Bills Sponsored
54
Bills Co-Sponsored
1242
Committees
1
Troy Carter Biography
Before entering Congress, Troy Carter built his career as a community advocate and public servant in New Orleans. Elected as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 2nd district in 2021, Carter focuses on economic revitalization, criminal justice reform, and expanding access to healthcare. He has served on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and played a leading role in securing federal disaster relief for his district following Hurricane Ida. Carter approaches his work with a pragmatic style, aiming to deliver tangible results for the diverse communities of southeast Louisiana.
Education
- M.S., Holy Cross University, New Orleans, LA(2021)
- B.A. in Business Administration and Political Science, Xavier University, New Orleans, LA(1986)
- Attended, Harvard JFK School of Government and Carnegie Mellon’s School of Urban and Public Affairs
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(2021-Present)Representing Louisiana's 2nd district
Member, Louisiana Senate
(2016–21)Member, New Orleans City Council
(1994–2002)Member, Louisiana House of Representatives
(1992–94)Business Consultant
Entrepreneur
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Troy Carter's congressional service.
Hurricane Ida Recovery Funding
Secured federal disaster relief funds for Louisiana communities impacted by Hurricane Ida in 2021.
Affordable Housing Advocacy
Supported legislation to increase funding for affordable housing and homelessness prevention in Louisiana.
Infrastructure Investment
Helped deliver federal infrastructure funds for road, bridge, and drainage improvements in the New Orleans area.
Criminal Justice Reform
Co-sponsored the EQUAL Act to eliminate sentencing disparities between crack and powder cocaine offenses.
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