Ballotpedia, John Carter

John holds a bachelor's degree in history degree from Texas Tech and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He is married to his wife, Erika, with with whom he has 4 children and 6 grandchildren. He currently lives in Round Rock, Texas.  He is a Christian. 

As of September 19, 2024, John Carter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

John Carter currently serves as a US Representative in Congressional District 31. He was first elected in 2003 and is serving his 11th term. He previously served as a District Court Judge in Williamson County. He was named to this position in 1981 and served for 3 full terms.  He serves as chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee. 

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Believes "the biggest threat to important programs like veterans benefits and Social Security is out of control spending" and supports reducing spending to fiscal year 2022 levels.

Believes "the biggest threat to important programs like veterans benefits and Social Security is out of control spending" and wants to reduce yearly spending to 2022 levels.

Supports policies aimed at job creation, workforce development, and small business growth.

Supports securing funds for improvements to I-35 and I-14 to enhance transportation efficiency, safety, and capacity for economic development.

As a House Representative, Carter secured funds to improve I-35 and I-14 to enhance transportation efficiency, safety, and capacity for economic development.

- Believes "the biggest threat to important programs like veterans benefits and Social Security is out of control spending" and wants to reduce yearly spending to 2022 levels.
- Said he is "Strong on Jobs". 
- As a House Representative, Carter secured funds to improve I-35 and I-14 to enhance transportation efficiency, safety, and capacity for economic development.

Economy

As a House Representative, Carter authored legislation to develop a grant program to provide law enforcement officers access to active shooter training. 

As a House Representative, Carter authored legislation aimed to help local police departments recruit and retain officers.

Opposes gun control and supports the Second Amendment.

Supports local law enforcement and has secured over $3.5 million for TX-31 agencies.

Supports local law enforcement and said he "secured over $3.5 million for law enforcement agencies..."

- As a House Representative, Carter authored legislation to develop a grant program to provide law enforcement officers access to active shooter training. 
- As a House Representative, Carter authored legislation aimed to help local police departments recruit and retain officers.
- Opposes gun control. 
- Supports local law enforcement and said he "secured over $3.5 million for law enforcement agencies..."

Public Safety

Supports repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and replacing it with a free-market health care system.

Supports repealing Obamacare and replacing it with a free-market health care system.

Supports the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer dollars from being used for abortions.

Believes in improving incentives for students and doctors to address medical field shortages and create a more stable workforce for better patient care.

Believes in improving incentives for students and doctors to address medical field shortages, saying it will help create a more stable workforce for optimal patient care.

Supports improving healthcare access for veterans. As a state representative, sponsored the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act, ensuring all veterans receive live-donor transplant coverage.

As a House Representative, Carter sponsored the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act, which ensures all veterans receive coverage for live-donor transplants. 

Opposes abortion and supports pro-life policies, as evidenced by receiving an endorsement from National Right to Life, the largest pro-life organization in the U.S.

- Supports repealing Obamacare and replacing it with a free-market health care system.
- Supports the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer dollars from being used for abortions.
- Believes in improving incentives for students and doctors to address medical field shortages, saying it will help create a more stable workforce for optimal patient care.
- Wants to improve Medicare for seniors.
- As a House Representative, Carter sponsored the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act, which ensures all veterans receive coverage for live-donor transplants. 
- Opposes abortion access.

Healthcare

Supports career and technical education programs.

- Supports career and technical education programs.

Education

Supports the Veterans Memorial Blvd Enhancement project, which aims to improve access to the VA Hospital, beautify the area, and install better drainage systems.

Supports the Veterans Memorial Blvd Enhancement project, which aims to improve access to the Veterans Affairs Hospital, beautify the area, and install better drainage systems.

- Supports the Veterans Memorial Blvd Enhancement project, which aims to improve access to the Veterans Affairs Hospital, beautify the area, and install better drainage systems.

Energy & the Environment

As of September 7, 2024, John Carter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Believes the Biden Administration’s border policies are too lenient, saying they "are allowing countless illegal immigrants... emboldened the cartels, and made a mockery of law and order."

Believes in strong homeland protection and supporting military personnel and their families.

Supports military personnel and their families.

Believes President Biden has failed to secure the southern border. As a House Representative, passed the Secure the Border Act to complete the wall, combat human trafficking, and boost law enforcement resources.

Said "This year, the House passed my bill, the Secure the Border Act, to finish building the wall, end human trafficking and increase law enforcement resources to gain control of America’s borders."

Opposes housing undocumented immigrants on military bases.

Authored legislation prohibiting undocumented immigrants from being housed on US military bases.

As a congressperson, secured funding for President Trump’s border wall, believing it helps reduce "illegal activity" and allows law enforcement to respond more effectively.

As a House Representative, secured funding for "President Trump’s border wall", believing it helps reduce "illegal activity" and allows law enforcement to respond more effectively.

- Believes the Biden Administration’s border policies are too lenient, saying they "are allowing countless illegal immigrants... emboldened the cartels, and made a mockery of law and order."
- Supports military personnel and their families.
- Said "This year, the House passed my bill, the Secure the Border Act, to finish building the wall, end human trafficking and increase law enforcement resources to gain control of America’s borders."
- Authored legislation prohibiting undocumented immigrants from being housed on US military bases.
- As a House Representative, secured funding for "President Trump’s border wall", believing it helps reduce "illegal activity" and allows law enforcement to respond more effectively.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

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John Carter

John earned his bachelor's degree in history degree from Texas Tech and a law degree from the University of Texas. He lives in Round Rock, Texas, with his wife, and they have four children and six grandchildren.

John previously served as a judge on the Williamson County District Court.

John Carter serves as US Representative for the 31st Congressional District in Texas. He serves as chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee. He was first elected in 2003 and is serving his 11th term. 

Believes Texas’ 31st district is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family due to its "thriving tech sector, a growing defense sector and a long history of farming and ranching."

Supports the Outer Loop Development project, believing it will enhance regional connectivity and economic development.

Supports the use of SSL encryption to protect sensitive data.

As chairman on the House Appropriations Committee, cut wasteful spending and opposed the debt ceiling agreement negotiated by Speaker McCarthy and President Biden.

As a U.S. Representative, secured over $22 million for Texas’ 31st district in appropriations bills.

As a House Representative, secured over $22 million for Texas’ 31st district in appropriations bills.

As a House Representative, secured funds for improvements to I-35 and I-14 to enhance transportation efficiency, safety, and capacity for economic development.

- As a House Representative, secured over $22 million for Texas’ 31st district in appropriations bills.
- Believes "the biggest threat to important programs like veterans benefits and Social Security is out of control spending" and supports reducing spending to fiscal year 2022 levels.
- Supports policies aimed at job creation, workforce development, and small business growth.
- As a House Representative, secured funds for improvements to I-35 and I-14 to enhance transportation efficiency, safety, and capacity for economic development.

Believes in the importance of responsible gun ownership.

Advocates for the safety of Border Patrol agents.

Believes the justice system has been "weaponized to fulfill political grudges."

Supports local law enforcement and as House Representative secured over $3.5 million for law enforcement agencies.

As a House Representative, authored legislation to create a grant program so that law enforcement officers have access to active shooter training at the ALERRT center in San Marcos, TX.

As a House Representative, authored legislation to help local police department recruit and retain officers.

- Opposes gun control and supports the Second Amendment.
- Supports local law enforcement and as House Representative secured over $3.5 million for law enforcement agencies.
- As a House Representative, authored legislation to create a grant program so that law enforcement officers have access to active shooter training at the ALERRT center in San Marcos, TX.
- As a House Representative, authored legislation to help local police department recruit and retain officers.

Believes in advocating for the lives of unborn children, saying "we must fight for the lives of the hundreds of thousands of unborn children who are aborted in the U.S. every year."

Believes in protecting "the precious lives of those who cannot protect themselves," indicating a strong stance on healthcare issues.

Opposes abortion and supports "pro-life federal policies" on healthcare.

Supports improving healthcare access for veterans. As a House Representative, sponsored the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act, ensuring all veterans receive live-donor transplant coverage.

- Supports repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and replacing it with a free-market health care system.
- Supports the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer dollars from being used for abortions.
- Believes in improving incentives for students and doctors to address medical field shortages and create a more stable workforce for better patient care.
- Wants to improve Medicare for seniors.
- Supports improving healthcare access for veterans. As a House Representative, sponsored the Veterans Transplant Coverage Act, ensuring all veterans receive live-donor transplant coverage.
- Opposes access to abortion.

Supports securing funding to improve infrastructure.

Supports the expansion of the Temple/Belton Wastewater Treatment Plant to sustain vital services amid Temple's rapid growth.

Supports funding the Sanitary Sewer Reduction Program to decrease illicit discharges from over 300 to less than 5 annually, enhancing environmental preservation and safety for Temple residents.

Supports securing federal funding for local infrastructural developments and community initiatives.

- Supports securing federal funding for local infrastructural developments and community initiatives.
- Supports the Veterans Memorial Blvd Enhancement project, which aims to improve access to the Veterans Affairs Hospital, beautify the area, and install better drainage systems.

Supports the National Border Patrol Council, which represents over 17,000 Border Patrol Agents and support staff.

Supports the National Border Patrol Union.

Supports John Carter's approach to foreign policy and believes securing the border is essential.

Supports strong border security measures and advocates for the safety of Border Patrol Agents.

Supports strong border security measures.

Supports the military and their families.

Believes in supporting military installations, highlighting that the district includes Ft. Cavazos, the largest armored military installation.

 As a House Representative, passed the Secure the Border Act to complete the wall, combat human trafficking, and boost law enforcement resources.

As a House Representative, secured funding for President Trump’s border wall, believing it helps reduce "illegal activity" and allows law enforcement to respond more effectively.

- Believes the Biden Administration’s border policies are too lenient, saying they "are allowing countless illegal immigrants... emboldened the cartels, and made a mockery of law and order."
- Believes in strong homeland protection and supporting military personnel and their families.
-  As a House Representative, passed the Secure the Border Act to complete the wall, combat human trafficking, and boost law enforcement resources.
- Opposes housing undocumented immigrants on military bases.
- As a House Representative, secured funding for President Trump’s border wall, believing it helps reduce "illegal activity" and allows law enforcement to respond more effectively.

John Carter graduated with a history degree from Texas Tech and a law degree from the University of Texas. He lives in Round Rock, Texas, with his wife, and they have four children and six grandchildren.

John Carter represents the 31st district of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives. He previously served as a judge on the Williamson County District Court bench for 21 years.

John Carter represents the 31st district of Texas in the U.S. House and chairs the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee. He is also a member of the influential Steering Committee.

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