Congressman Troy A. Carter

Proudly representing Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District 🇺🇸 | Poli-Sci Professor | Loving Husband | Proud Father of Two Amazing Sons

[Congressman Troy A. Carter @RepTroyCarter]

Almost 5.2 Million Americans lost SNAP since Trump and GOP Republicans passed the Big Ugly Law. And to make matters worse, there are even more hurdles for eligible people to receive SNAP benefits.

But my Democratic colleagues and I refuse to stop fighting for the American people. We intend on restoring SNAP, reducing hurdles, and doing whatever it takes to keep families and their children fed. And THAT’s A FACT!

#SNAPFacts

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The Trump Administration wants to destroy the Head Start program from the inside-out. They’re eliminating 90% of the program’s standards that ensure safe classrooms, qualified staff, teaching standards, protections for disabled kids, and dual-language students.

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The end of Head Start puts the future of our children at risk. It’s cruel. It’s wrong. And we refuse to let this happen on our watch.

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Hegseth drops the ball — quite literally, this time. 

Trump and Hegseth sure know how to break things. They've broken ties with our allies, broken our economy, and broken American families' bank accounts.

[Dan Lamothe @DanLamothe]

EXCLUSIVE: Pete Hegseth wanted Gen. Dwight Eisenhower’s globe for his office. His staff broke it.

We have photos.

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And this is only the beginning! Keep SHOWING OUT and SHOWING UP, Louisiana.

Head to https://t.co/s07MTM62gM or https://t.co/JUCUfl0cjL to make a plan to vote early now!

[Julie O'Donoghue @JSODonoghue]

Black voter turnout on the first day of early voting was among the highest ever since 2008. That makes Democrats cautiously optimistic about the US Senate race. #lalege

"Jamie Davis is in play against all odds.”

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The numbers don’t lie. Trump poses a direct threat to the Black community. 

While every other demographic’s wealth increased in the last year, Black American households declined by 25%.  

This administration keeps gutting programs that provide Black Americans fairer access to housing, jobs, education, and business opportunities.

[ESSENCE @Essence]

Black Wealth Has Dropped 25% And Experts Warn Policy Changes Could Make It Worse https://t.co/XeemHsNLJG

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#LA02 wins again! Congratulations to my alma mater @XULA1925 on receiving preliminary accreditation for the Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine!

As the only HBCU Medical School in the Gulf South, this moment represents a milestone in bringing the nation more Black physicians, and providing the best in medical education right in our own backyard!

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If you know someone is facing domestic abuse, don’t wait. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline: [phone]-SAFE or text “START” to 88788. 

If you're in Louisiana, call the State Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-888-411-1333. The Louisiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence provides shelter & legal resources for those in need.

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No one should live in fear of a partner, family member, or a loved one. 

People facing food insecurity or financial loss are 6 times more likely to experience domestic violence. 

People without stable housing experience partner violence 9 times more than people with housing. 

And in Louisiana, 4 out of every 5 DV victims are women.

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It’s heartbreaking to see pantries across the country struggle to feed our families because of Trump’s USDA funding cuts. He promised to bring Americans more food and cut grocery bills. 

Instead, he broke his promises to working families across the country — even disappointing the people that voted for him.

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Shame on the Trump administration.

Their words today to state officials do nothing to build capacity or prepare places like Louisiana for future disasters. They are leaving states like mine out to dry — understaffed, underfunded, and under resourced — when disaster inevitably strikes.

[POLITICO @politico]

Exclusive: FEMA chief tells states to prepare to handle disasters on their own https://t.co/rroCZ2xTD5

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Let’s stand on business TODAY.

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Early voting begins tomorrow, October 20th, in Louisiana!

Let’s show up and SHOW OUT.

Bring 25 of your closest friends to the polls, and tell them to do the same!

If your voice didn’t matter, they wouldn’t be trying to silence you.

If your vote didn’t matter, they wouldn’t be trying to steal it from you.

Let’s vote like the future of our children, family, seniors, democracy are on the line. Because THEY ARE.

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There’s not enough waste, fraud, and abuse to justify canceling 750,000 people’s ACA healthcare plans. 

You know what’s a WASTE? A president building a $600 Million Ballroom and spending $43.6 Billion on a war of choice. 

You know who’s a FRAUD? A president with 34 felonies, snatching health care and food from children’s mouths to give billionaires tax breaks.

You know what’s ABUSE? A president cutting billions from Medicaid, SNAP, Affordable Housing, DEI, and Cancer Research. 

That’s the only waste, fraud, and abuse I see.

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Click here to find your early voting 🗳️ location: https://t.co/ZvFZdcjae9

[Congressman Troy A. Carter @RepTroyCarter]

Early voting begins tomorrow, October 20th, in Louisiana!

Let’s show up and SHOW OUT.

Bring 25 of your closest friends to the polls, and tell them to do the same!

If your voice didn’t matter, they wouldn’t be trying to silence you.

If your vote didn’t matter, they wouldn’t be trying to steal it from you.

Let’s vote like the future of our children, family, seniors, democracy are on the line. Because THEY ARE.

[Congressman Troy A. Carter @RepTroyCarter]

Contrary to what our President and his ICE recruits seem to believe, no life is meaningless. Every human being assaulted or killed by ICE is someone’s child, sibling, parent, and they all still belong here with us.

We won’t stop fighting for an immigration system that honors our nation’s history and gives everyone a path to citizenship.

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College Students: APPLY TODAY for a Spring Internship in our DC Office.

Get ready for a hands-on experience connecting with constituents, policy research, networking, professional development, and a real glimpse into a life of public service. Don’t miss your chance to join #TeamCarter! The Portal closes October 31!