Troy A. Carter
Democrat Representative, District 2, Louisiana
21 bills380 cosponsored$1.4M raised655 votes recorded
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Congressional sourceEducation
Military service
- “He is married to Major General Ana Carter of the United States Army” source
Public service
- “As a Louisiana State Senator for the 7th District, he served as Senate Minority Leader” source
- “elected as the first African American to represent New Orleans City Council’s District C” source
- “In 1991, he made history as the first African American elected to represent Louisiana’s 102nd District in the Louisiana House of Representatives” source
- “public service began as an Executive Assistant to then-Mayor Sidney Barthelemy” source
- “serves as Congressman for Louisiana’s 2nd District” source
- “was first elected to the 117th Congress” source
Family
- “they are the proud parents of Troy Jr. and Joshua Carter” source
Also stated
- “served as the youngest-ever floor leader for New Orleans” source
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HR 10253sponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1706 South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales, Louisiana, as the "Cpl. Lawrence Brown Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10280cosponsor
9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, 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.
HR 10252cosponsor
Launching with Healthcare Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10277cosponsor
Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10297cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate El Salvador for temporary protected status.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10231cosponsor
No Homeless Detention Centers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1506sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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HR 10122sponsor
To establish a Fortified Roof revolving loan fund to assist State agencies in making grants for the installation of Fortified Roofs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10083cosponsor
Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10063cosponsor
To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9959cosponsor
To establish a Green New Deal for public schools.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and 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.
HR 9898cosponsor
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for free public transportation for individuals who are recently released from incarceration.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9847cosponsor
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on the same day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9842sponsor
To amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants to establish and maintain State offices of women's health, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9877cosponsor
To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
HR 9874cosponsor
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 9808cosponsor
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
HR 9733cosponsor
To establish a Federal Interagency Council on Housing Affordability and Preservation, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Voting Record
278 yea366 nay10 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Troy A. Carter Sr.Democratic· this member$1.4M raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $4KLarge individual $417KPACs $951K
Spent $1.5MCash $383K
2024 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $17KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $936K
Spent $1.9MCash $509K
2022 cycle$3.1M
Small donors $37KLarge individual $1.9MPACs $1.1M
Spent $3.1MCash $366K
2020 cycle$405K
Small donors $8KLarge individual $346KPACs $48K
Spent $27KCash $378K
Top Contributors
OCHSNER HEALTH$19K
RIVER BIRCH, LLC$13K
OCHSNER HEALTH$13K
ENTERGY$12K
AKD LAW$11K
CENTRAL MANAGEMENT$10K
EDISON CHOUEST GROUP$10K
CHARTER BROKERAGE LLC$10K
CSW$9K
EDISON CHOUEST OFFSHORE$9K
Committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Communications and Technology
- Environment
- Health
House Committee on Homeland Security
- Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability
- Transportation and Maritime Security
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10280: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HR 10252: Launching with Healthcare Act
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HR 10253: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1706 South Burnside Avenue in Gonzales, Louisiana, as the "Cpl. Lawrence Brown Post Office Building".
sponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HR 10277: Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HR 10297: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate El Salvador for temporary protected status.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
HR 10231: No Homeless Detention Centers Act
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
HRES 1506: Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month".
sponsor2026-09-01
legislation
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10122: To establish a Fortified Roof revolving loan fund to assist State agencies in making grants for the installation of Fortified Roofs, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-08-20
legislation
HR 10083: Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act
cosponsor2026-08-13
legislation
HR 10063: To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 9959: To establish a Green New Deal for public schools.
cosponsor2026-07-27
legislation
HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9898: To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for free public transportation for individuals who are recently released from incarceration.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9877: To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HR 9847: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on the same day.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
Service History
House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 22021-05-11, 2023-01-03Democrat
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