John R. Carter
Representative · TX-31 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 7, 2003
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Representative · TX-31 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 7, 2003
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
109 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 846 · Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5874 · Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Introduced Oct 24, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Oct 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 782 · Expressing condolences and support for the victims of the July 4 flooding in Texas, honoring acts of heroism, and committing to stand with those impacted by these floods.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 765 · Recognizing the 10-year anniversary of the TORQE 62 crash in Jalalabad, Afghanistan.
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 5455 · Aviation Funding Stability Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 10, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
H.Res. 719 · Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5401 · Pay Our Troops Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R. 5267 · American Franchise Act
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 4, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 8, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 702.
H.R. 5118 · Protecting Law Enforcement from Doxxing Act
Introduced Sep 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Sep 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 618 · Commending the Coast Guard, Air Station Corpus Christi, and the crew of CG-6553 for their heroic efforts and courageous response to the catastrophic flooding across central Texas.
Introduced Jul 29, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Jul 30, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation.
H.Res. 612 · Celebrating 250 years of Army Medicine.
Introduced Jul 25, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 4751 · To amend the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act to reauthorize certain programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Jul 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 4577 · Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025
Introduced Jul 21, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Jul 21, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
H.Res. 591 · A resolution congratulating the members of the 509th and 131st Bomb Wings for successfully completing Operation Midnight Hammer.
Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 583 · Denouncing the attack on a U.S. Border Patrol facility in McAllen, Texas, on July 7, 2025.
Introduced Jul 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 30, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 21, 2026): Subcommittee Hearings Held
H.R. 3861 · Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
H.Res. 483 · Recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Army.
Introduced Jun 6, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 6, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 24, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 412.
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 3688 · Protecting Children from Experimentation Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.Res. 98 · Life Month Resolution
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.