Congressman Carter, Higgins Request Section 301 Investigation into Unfair Seafood Trade Practices Harming American Fishermen
Southern Shrimp Alliance. Read the full letter here . Background Congressman Carter and Congressman Higgins are authors
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Congressman Carter Introduces Bipartisan Offshore Parity Act to Create Equal Offshore Gulf State Boundaries
advocate for our coastal communities and industries.” Background: The Offshore Parity Act proposes amendments to the Outer Continental
Congressman Carter Launches Bipartisan Gulf South Business Caucus for the 119th Congress
country charging toward its next era of greatness.” Background: The Gulf South Business Caucus is a new Congressional
Reps. Carter, Fletcher Introduce the ZELDIN Act to Safeguard Americans from EPA Failures and Protect Public Health
with Congressman Carter to introduce this important legislation.” Background: The ZELDIN Act: Establishes strict congressional oversight over
Reps. Carter, Fletcher Introduce the ZELDIN Act to Safeguard Americans from EPA Failures and Protect Public Health
with Congressman Carter to introduce this important legislation.” Background: The ZELDIN Act: Establishes strict congressional oversight over
Congressman Carter, Moskowitz Fight to Replenish the Disaster Relief Fund as GOP Petty Power Struggles Undermines FEMA’s Readiness
disaster strikes and to help communities rebuild stronger.” Background: The Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is FEMA’s primary
Scalise Secures Additional $47 Million in GOMESA Funds for FY25
funds each of the past three fiscal years. Background: In July 2025, President Trump signed into
Congressman Carter Introduces Bipartisan Cannabis Bill to Provide Access to Lending Services, Investments, and Grants for State-Legal American Businesses
business growth and undo the harms of prohibition.” Background: Among other items, the CLIMB Act will: Provides safe
Speaker Johnson Appoints DeSoto Parish Sheriff Jayson Richardson to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board
brave heroes of the public safety community.” BACKGROUND : The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board
Congressman Carter Introduces Bill to Address Mental Health Workforce Shortage Crisis and Racial Disparities in Access to Mental Health Services
should never depend on your zip code or background,” said Rep. McCormick. “As a proud HBCU graduate … comprehensive, culturally competent care across the United States.” Background The United States has a mental health workforce shortage
Higgins Advocates for Crawfish Industry Amidst Workforce Challenges
immediate solution from the Executive Branch.” Timeline and Background: November 14, 2025 – Congressman Higgins joined other members
Congressman Carter Hosts Senator Whitehouse on Insurance Affordability Tour in New Orleans, Louisiana
productive partner in combating these rising insurance costs.” Background: In 2025, the United States experienced a billion-dollar
Congressman Carter Convenes Oversight Trip and Field Hearing to Fight Back Against ICE Tyranny in Louisiana and Across the Country
food quality, sanitation, sleeping arrangements, and staff treatment. Background: On December 3rd, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security
Representatives Carter, Bresnahan Launch the Bipartisan Opportunity Youth Caucus for the 119th Congress
caucus. “No two people have the same background or path in life. It's our responsibility to ensure … Haley, Executive Director of National Youth Employment Coalition . Background: The BOYC is a ground-breaking congressional caucus focused
Speaker Johnson Appoints Brian Patchett to the National Council on Disability
aspects of our community,” Brian Patchett said. Background : The National Council on Disability provides advice to the President
Speaker Johnson Makes a Trio of Appearances on British Television Ahead of His Address to Parliament
believe in the free marketplace of ideas. My background is in constitutional law, and I used to actually
Speaker Johnson Highlights Historic Health Care Investments for Rural America
health care to hardworking families in across America.” Background on the Rural Health Transformation Program The Rural Health
Scalise’s End-of-Year Recap: One Year of Republicans Delivering on our Promises
affiliation for UACs aged 12 or older, requires background checks on potential UAC sponsors and adult members
REPS. Carter, Ezell, Fields, Letlow, Fletcher, and Higgins Introduce the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension ACT of 2025
political whims,” said Andreanecia Morris, President, HousingLOUISIANA. Background: The NFIP is a federal program administered by the Federal
Congressmen Carter, Tonko Introduce Public Health Air Quality Act
code, or the size of their wallet.” Background: The Public Health Air Quality Act : Requires EPA to implement
House Republicans Target Biden’s Open Border Failures that Killed Kayla Hamilton
prevent tragedies like this from ever happening again.” Background: On July 27, 2022, 20-year-old Kayla Hamilton … released into the U.S. under President Biden without background checks. Authorities were unaware of Martinez’s criminal history
Congressmen Carter, Hudson Introduce Next Generation 9-1-1 Act
nation’s largest 9-1-1 provider. Background: The Next Generation 9-1-1 Act updates and reauthorizes
Congressmen Carter Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Boost Sustainable Aviation, Support Farmers, Grow American Jobs
industries, supporting U.S. job growth across the country.” Background: The SAF Act would: Reinstate the SAF bonus credit
Letlow, Colleagues Introduce Automatic Flood Insurance Extension
unless Congress reauthorizes it for a later date. Background: The NFIP is a federal program administered
Reps. Carter, Ezell, Fields, Letlow, Fletcher, and Higgins Introduce the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act of 2025
political whims,” said Andreanecia Morris, President, HousingLOUISIANA. Background: The NFIP is a federal program administered by the Federal