John R. Carter
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John R. Carter

Republican · TE-31 · House of Representatives

23 years in office

Quylt Score

723
Primary Score
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62
Party Line
moderate Republican follower

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted7 bills signed into law
8515%
Bills Advanced24 of 142 bills out of committee
8512%
Federal Funding Secured$3429475M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance40 of 40 votes (100.0%)
10015%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee Chair — leads hearings
955%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring3 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
2510%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills2 of 11 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
615%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleChair, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Subcommittee
2510%
Committee SeniorityRank 5 on 1 committee
6810%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & CredentialsJD (Law)
855%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Committee Assignments (1)

Sponsored Legislation (142)

HR 7489Georgetown VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic Authorization Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-02-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2025-06-25 · On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A002) Agreed to by recorded vote: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 180).

Introduced 2025-06-25 · On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3944Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026

Introduced 2025-06-12 · Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House requests a conference.

Economics and Public Finance

Introduced 2023-07-26 · On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2024-06-04 · On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendments (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 8580Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025

Introduced 2024-05-28 · Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 506.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 8041Driving Forward Act

Introduced 2024-04-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5184School Security Enhancement Act

Introduced 2023-08-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

HR 4366Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024

Introduced 2023-06-27 · Became Public Law No: 118-42.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 3632READI Act

Introduced 2023-05-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Immigration

HR 3217USA Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-05-11 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 2483School Security Enhancement Act

Introduced 2023-04-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

HR 2417Protection of Children Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-03-30 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Immigration

HR 898Recruit and Retain Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-02-09 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

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

Introduced 2022-04-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

Immigration

HR 2966Military Spouses Employment Act

Introduced 2021-05-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2871READI Act

Introduced 2021-04-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1958Protection of Children Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-03-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Immigration

HR 1402More Choice for Career Training Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-02-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 645School Security Enhancement Act

Introduced 2021-02-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 8597Policing Transparency Act

Introduced 2020-10-16 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 8413MINOR Act

Introduced 2020-09-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

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

Introduced 2020-07-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures.

Taxation

HR 7737More Choice for Career Training Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-07-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

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

Introduced 2019-11-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Health

HR 4951School Security Enhancement Act

Introduced 2019-10-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

HR 3940Protection of Children Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Immigration

HR 2667Military Spouses Employment Act

Introduced 2019-05-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2450Military Base Operations and Infrastructure Innovative Management Act

Introduced 2019-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5143Protection of Children Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-07-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.

International Affairs

HR 4903Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015

Introduced 2014-06-19 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.

Emergency Management

HR 3111Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act

Introduced 2013-09-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2217Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014

Introduced 2013-05-29 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.

Emergency Management

HR 1883Secure Firearms Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Taxation

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

Introduced 2013-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 906Human Trafficking Reporting Act

Introduced 2013-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 705Fort Hood Victims and Families Benefits Protection Act

Introduced 2013-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 704Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act

Introduced 2013-02-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HJRES 85Federal Emergency Management Agency Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Introduced 2013-10-03 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.

Emergency Management

HJRES 79Border Security and Enforcement Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Introduced 2013-10-03 · Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219.

Economics and Public Finance

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

Introduced 2014-11-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced 2011-07-26 · On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-07-06 · On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-06-01 · On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A030) Agreed to by recorded vote: 242 - 180 (Roll no. 392). (consideration: CR H3933-3934)

Introduced 2011-05-25 · On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2011-02-17 · On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A078) Agreed to by recorded vote: 250 - 177 (Roll no. 86). (consideration: CR H1142)

HR 6630Fort Hood Casualties Benefits Clarification Act

Introduced 2012-12-04 · 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.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6219Salamander Community Conservation Act

Introduced 2012-07-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Animals

HR 6174Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-07-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4902To suspend temporarily the duty on photomask blanks.

Introduced 2012-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 3540Military Families Child Care Assistance Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-12-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2982Human Trafficking Reporting Act

Introduced 2011-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

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

Introduced 2011-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2217Southern Border Sheriffs Community Impact Aid Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-06-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2025Border States Security Improvement Act

Introduced 2011-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2014Propane Green Autogas Solutions Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-05-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1235Regulation Moratorium Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1154VETS Dogs Act

Introduced 2011-03-17 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 826Military Active Shooter Training Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-02-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

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

Introduced 2011-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement.

Labor and Employment

HR 687Military Spouses Employment Act

Introduced 2011-02-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 625Fort Hood Victims and Families Benefits Protection Act

Introduced 2011-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

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

Introduced 2011-12-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6447Department of Homeland Security Chief Data Officer Authorization Act

Introduced 2018-07-19 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Emergency Management

HR 5392MINOR Act

Introduced 2018-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 4854Justice Served Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-01-19 · Became Public Law No: 115-257.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced 2017-09-06 · 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".

HR 3355Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018

Introduced 2017-07-21 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 171.

Emergency Management

HRES 238Expressing 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.

Introduced 2017-03-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1133Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-02-16 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 495Protection of Children Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-01-12 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 12.

International Affairs

HR 5734Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5634Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017

Introduced 2016-07-06 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.

Emergency Management

HR 4584POLICE Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

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

Introduced 2016-02-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Law

HR 4537READI Act

Introduced 2016-02-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1149Protection of Children Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-02-27 · Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.

International Affairs

Introduced 2006-05-23 · On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2005-12-15 · On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2005-07-21 · On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A013) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 6355To make funds available for program integrity purposes, including the data mining project, under the Federal Crop Insurance Act.

Introduced 2006-12-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

Agriculture and Food

HR 5081Military Spouses Employment Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-04-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3060Terrorist Death Penalty Enhancement Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-06-24 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1763Terrorist Penalties Enhancement Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced 2015-06-02 · On agreeing to the Carter (TX) amendment (A052) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 3128Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016

Introduced 2015-07-21 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.

Emergency Management

HR 5585WAIVER Act

Introduced 2010-06-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5529Children of Fallen Warriors AMT Relief Act

Introduced 2010-06-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4791Fort Hood Victims and Families Benefits Protection Act

Introduced 2010-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4764Military Spouses Employment Act

Introduced 2010-03-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4267Military Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act

Introduced 2009-12-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4088Fort Hood Families Benefits Protection Act

Introduced 2009-11-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2538Charles August "CAL" Long Undiagnosed Diseases Registry Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1182Military Spouses Residency Relief Act

Introduced 2009-02-25 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 735Rangel Rule Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-01-28 · Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Carter. Petition No: 111-2. (<a href="http://clerk.house.gov/111/lrc/pd/Petitions/Dis2.htm">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

Taxation

HRES 805Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Introduced 2009-10-07 · On motion to refer Agreed to by recorded vote: 246 - 153, 19 Present (Roll No. 759).

Congress

HRES 506Expressing support for designation of the first week of June as "National Education Freedom Week", and for other purposes.

Introduced 2009-06-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Education

HRES 143Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Introduced 2009-02-10 · On motion to table the measure Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 242 - 157, 16 Present (Roll no. 57).

Congress

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

Introduced 2010-09-22 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2007-06-14 · On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A024) Failed by recorded vote: 190 - 233 (Roll no. 476). (consideration: CR H6488)

HR 6070Military Spouses Residency Relief Act

Introduced 2008-05-15 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4073Non-Citizen Identification Act

Introduced 2007-11-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 3851Non-Citizen Enforcement Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-10-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism.

Immigration

HR 2682Military Spouses Employment Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-06-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Taxation

HR 2455Social Security Number Non-Proliferation Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 2368Social Security Card Fortification Act

Introduced 2007-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 1914Terrorist Death Penalty Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-04-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 94To make funds available for program integrity purposes, including the data mining project, under the Federal Crop Insurance Act.

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

Agriculture and Food

HR 95To make funds available for fiscal years 2007 and 2008 for program integrity purposes, including the data mining project, under the Federal Crop Insurance Act.

Introduced 2007-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.

Agriculture and Food

HRES 680Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial.

Introduced 2007-09-25 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2004-10-08 · On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 344 - 72 (Roll no. 514).

Introduced 2003-03-27 · On agreeing to the Carter amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5306New War on Cancer Act

Introduced 2004-10-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, the Internet, and Intellectual Property.

Health

HR 4726To prevent discriminatory taxation of natural gas pipeline property by the States.

Introduced 2004-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.

Law

HR 4274For the relief of Rona Ramon, Asaf Ramon, Tal Ramon, Yiftach Ramon, and Noah Ramon.

Introduced 2004-05-04 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Private Legislation

HR 2934Terrorist Penalties Enhancement Act of 2004

Introduced 2003-07-25 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 353.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 1732Williamson County Water Recycling Act of 2004

Introduced 2003-04-10 · Became Public Law No: 108-316.

Water Resources Development

HR 1731Identity Theft Penalty Enhancement Act

Introduced 2003-04-10 · Became Public Law No: 108-275.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HJRES 39Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to references to God in the Pledge of Allegiance and on United States coins and currency.

Introduced 2003-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues