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Troy A. Carter

U.S. Representative, LA-2

Democratic Louisiana since Jan 3, 2025

Office record: unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0

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Issue areas

Derived from issue-tagged bills they sponsored and stated positions — each links to the underlying record. AI-derived tags

Agriculture 2Education 2Defense & Military 1Government Operations & Budget 1Healthcare 1Immigration 1Labor & Employment 1Social Services & Welfare 1

Offices & terms

OfficePartyFromToSource
U.S. Representative, LA-2 current
Louisiana
 Democratic Jan 3, 2025 Jan 3, 2027 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, LA-2
Louisiana
 Democratic Jan 3, 2023 Jan 3, 2025 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
U.S. Representative, LA-2
Louisiana
 Democratic May 11, 2021 Jan 3, 2023 unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0

Committee assignments

Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim

DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. -0.521, social dim. 0.287. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic

Roll-call votes (583 recorded)

VotePositionDateResultSource
HJRES 42 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy… Nay Mar 5, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HJRES 61 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental… Nay Mar 5, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 177 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5… Nay Mar 4, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 177 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 42) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5… Nay Mar 4, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 758 — Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025 Yea Mar 3, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 856 — Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act Yea Mar 3, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HJRES 20 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy… Nay Feb 27, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HJRES 35 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental… Nay Feb 26, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 695 — Medal of Honor Act Yea Feb 26, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HCONRES 14 — Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary… Nay Feb 25, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 804 — Rural Small Business Resilience Act Yea Feb 25, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 788 — DOE and SBA Research Act Yea Feb 25, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 161 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5… Nay Feb 25, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 161 — Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5… Nay Feb 25, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 818 — SPUR Act Yea Feb 24, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 832 — Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025 Yea Feb 24, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 825 — Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act Yea Feb 24, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 35 — Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act Nay Feb 13, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 77 — Midnight Rules Relief Act Nay Feb 12, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 77 — Midnight Rules Relief Act Yea Feb 12, 2025 Failed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 122 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration… Nay Feb 11, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HRES 122 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration… Nay Feb 11, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 736 — Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025 Not voting Feb 10, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 692 — China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025 Not voting Feb 10, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD
HR 26 — Protecting American Energy Production Act Nay Feb 7, 2025 Passed U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes US-GOV-PD

Campaign funding

1,001 recorded contributions totalling $2,131,199. Amounts and dates come straight from FEC filings; funding-type labels are software-classified from those filings classified — 189 of 1001 classified so far.

Funding typeContributionsTotalShare
Big donor 188 $555,850 26%
Party 1 $828 0%
Unclassified 812 $1,574,521 74%

Largest contributions

AmountDonorTo committeeTypeDateSource
$5,000 MACHINISTS NON-PARTISAN COMMITTEE TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Mar 13, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 UNITEDHEALTH GROUP INCORPORATED PAC (UNITEDHEALTH GROUP PAC) TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Jun 30, 2023 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 CRESCENT RIVER PORT PILOTS ASSOCIATION FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE/CRPPA FED PAC TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Jun 30, 2023 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Jun 20, 2023 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAG TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Jun 1, 2023 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 THE HOME DEPOT INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified May 18, 2023 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 NEXION HEALTH FUND FOR QUALITY LONG TERM CARE INC TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified May 18, 2023 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 SWISHER INTERNATIONAL INC PAC FUND TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Sep 30, 2023 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Jun 29, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified May 3, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR PAC TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Apr 17, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 AMERICAN SUGAR CANE LEAGUE PAC TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Mar 31, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 AMERICAN SUGAR CANE LEAGUE PAC TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Mar 31, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 ASSOCIATION FOR MATERIALS PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE PAC AKA COATINGS & CORROSION PAC TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Mar 18, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
$5,000 COMMUNICATION WORKERS OF AMERICA PAC TROY CARTER FOR CONGRESS unclassified Feb 8, 2024 FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD

Largest by amount; not the full set. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.

Sponsored legislation (5 as lead sponsor)

Social media

Recent posts

  • Bluesky · Jun 20, 2026 · 5:03 PM
    #LA02 - These past few months, I was busy fighting for YOU in the Halls of Congress. From fighting back against Louisiana v. Callais, introducing several key pieces of legislation, and joining you on the ground to learn what issues matter most to our community, —…
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  • Bluesky · Jun 19, 2026 · 7:34 PM
    Summer break is here, and many families are getting ready to travel! Does someone you know need a passport? Join my office for our #PassportAcceptance event on June 24th to apply for a passport with no appointment required.
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  • Bluesky · Jun 19, 2026 · 10:38 AM
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  • Bluesky · Jun 18, 2026 · 7:22 PM
    This Black Music Month, we honor the rich history of Black music and recognize the profound impact Black artists, innovators, and visionaries have had on music and culture worldwide.
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  • Bluesky · Jun 18, 2026 · 4:26 PM
    Faith leaders and faith-based organizations - as laws and policies continue to evolve, your voice matters now more than ever! Join me, @ivey.house.gov @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social, and Former Congressman G.K. Butterfield for an important virtual briefing on the Johnson Amendment—
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  • Bluesky · Jun 17, 2026 · 7:23 PM
    Due to severe weather concerns, our passport application acceptance event has been POSTPONED until next Wednesday, June 24th. We look forward to seeing you then!
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  • Bluesky · Jun 17, 2026 · 6:04 PM
    Several parts of #LA02 are under severe weather watch. For tips on how to protect yourself and our community please visit ready.nola.gov. Please stay alert, follow local guidance, and most importantly - stay safe.
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  • Bluesky · Jun 16, 2026 · 3:08 AM
    I will not stay silent when our former First Lady is publicly demeaned. Michelle Obama has represented our nation and inspired millions! The disrespect directed at her is wrong, FULL STOP! We can disagree without degrading one another. Respect matters. Dignity matters. America…
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  • Bluesky · Jun 16, 2026 · 12:59 AM
    Happy Caribbean-American Heritage Month! In June, we honor the vibrant heritage, traditions, and contributions of Caribbean-American peoples in #LA02 and across our nation.
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  • Bluesky · Jun 15, 2026 · 10:59 PM
    Faith leaders and faith-based organizations - as laws and policies continue to evolve, your voice matters now more than ever! Join me, @ivey.house.gov @repjamesclyburn.bsky.social, and Former Congressman G.K. Butterfield for an important virtual briefing on the Johnson Amendment—
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  • Bluesky · Jun 14, 2026 · 10:38 PM
    On this day in 1775, the U.S. Army was founded. Today, we honor our brave service members, past and present, who have served and continue to serve us. Thank you for your strength, bravery, and dedication to protecting our nation. Happy Birthday, @usarmy.bsky.social !
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  • Bluesky · Jun 14, 2026 · 3:48 PM
    Happy Flag Day! Today, we celebrate the Stars and Stripes as a symbol of our nation’s enduring values and aspirations. Let’s honor the American flag by continuing to fight for what it stands for – resilience, unity, and freedom.
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