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Troy Carter

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Troy Anthony Carter is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Louisiana's 2nd congressional district since April 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter has a background in public service, having held various local offices prior to his election to Congress. He has focused on issues such as public safety, voting rights, and community resources during his tenure.

Quotes by year · 2021–2026158 total · peak 2023 (75)
2021: 18 quotes2022: 5 quotes2023: 75 quotes2024: 46 quotes2025: 7 quotes2026: 7 quotes

★ Featured Quote

October 14, 2026

We’re going to do a lot and we’re going to be very busy.

— Troy Carter

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  1. As a matter of fairness and representative democracy, African American voters should have a meaningful opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing.13 sources2026newjerseymonitor.com
Oct 14, 2026

All those banking on that, save the popcorn for another day.

abcnews.com
Jul 15, 2026

We oppose the proposed Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance rule, which would concentrate political control over federal spending, undermine constitutionally protected rights, disrupt billions of dollars in existing awards, and…

lailluminator.com
Jul 3, 2026

As a matter of fairness and representative democracy, African American voters should have a meaningful opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing.

newjerseymonitor.com
Jul 1, 2026

Maritime innovation is essential to America’s economic and environmental future, and the Next Generation Shipping Act delivers the bold, forward-looking investment needed to keep our nation competitive. By advancing zero-emission vessels…

vanhollen.senate.gov
Jun 13, 2026

It does bring in light the imbalance in our judicial system, as it relates to African Americans and people of color.

foxnews.com
May 12, 2026

I will not vote for this resolution. While I stand firmly and without hesitation against all forms of violence, I cannot support language that requires us to praise a man who so often showed disdain and disrespect for others.

congress.gov
Sep 3, 2025

If the President wants to provide federal resources to the City, I will work with him to provide funding to recruit and better train police officers.

nbcnews.com
Sep 3, 2025

Militarizing the streets of New Orleans is not a solution. Period.

nbcnews.com
Jun 27, 2025

Let me be clear: the map currently in place reflects the demographic reality of our state and the legal mandates of the Voting Rights Act...the map adopted by the legislature was a product of bipartisan negotiation, judicial review, and…

newsweek.com
Jun 23, 2025

I'm insulted that you would suggest that there aren't lives that have been lost. People are dying every day, sir.

usatoday.com
Apr 22, 2025

While they appear to be healthy, there are a lot of challenges at these facilities that require immediate attention.

msnbc.com
Mar 5, 2025

We aren't going to let them just do whatever they want.

bbc.com
Mar 5, 2025

We will work tirelessly, and we will push back in every possible way.

bbc.com
Dec 31, 2024

We will identify whatever the weakness was and fix it, making sure that the citizens and visitors that come to New Orleans are safe is paramount.

transcripts.cnn.com
Dec 31, 2024

Was happy to see and hear from the president early this morning, and as he said recently that every single resource of the federal government would be made available to ensure that no stone would be left unturned when determining who or…

transcripts.cnn.com
Dec 31, 2024

It's unacceptable to think that we will -- we were preparing for the Super Bowl and potentially left ourselves open for the Sugar Bowl or for New Year's Eve even.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jul 23, 2024

We have to stop the silliness. We really, really do.

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2024

Continued rail operation through these ports is critical for both our local economy and the Nation at large.

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2024

There is absolutely no safe threshold to diesel, which is why we need to transition to zero-emission operations.

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2024

While I support trade and commerce, it cannot continue to be at the expense of the health of our communities.

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2024

I represent an area that is sometimes referred to as cancer alley, a distinction that we don't like.

congress.gov
Jun 26, 2024

These investments, among many other Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funded projects, will be transformational for my district in helping us reduce our air pollution, increase our resilience to the impacts of the climate crisis, and create…

congress.gov
Jun 26, 2024

I would like to move that up, and I will do everything I can to do that.

congress.gov
Jun 26, 2024

I support it. I think it is a good idea.

congress.gov

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