• CARTER, JOHN R. REP.
Experience: House: District 31, 2003-Present
Home State: District of Columbia
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $878,507Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: John R. Carter
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Erika; 4 Children: Gilianne, Johnny, Teddy, Danielle
    Birth Date: 11/06/1941
    Birth Place: Houston, TX
    Home City: Round Rock, TX
    Religion: Christian

Education

    JD, University of Texas Law School, 1969
    BA, History, Texas Technical University, 1964

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2002-present
    Secretary, House Republican Conference
    Candidate, Texas House of Delegates, 1980

Current Legislative Committees

    Appropriations, Member
    Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Member
    Subcommittee on Defense, Member
    Subcommittee on Homeland Security, Chair

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Former Member, Education Committee, United States House of Representatives
    Former Member, Government Reform Committee, United States House of Representatives
    Co-Chair, House Army Caucus
    Member, House Republican Steering Committee
    Former Member, Judiciary Committee, United States House of Representatives
    Former President, Round Rock Planning and Zoning Commission
    Member, Tea Party Caucus

Professional Experience

    Former State Legislative Aide
    Former Employee, Offshore Oil Rigs, Holland
    Former Attorney, Private Practice
    District Judge, 277th District Court, Williamson County, Texas, 1982-2001
    Appointed Judge, 1981
    Lawyer, Agriculture Committee, Texas State House, 1969

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Round Rock Chamber of Commerce
    Former President, Round Rock Jaycees
    Former President, Williamson County Bar Association

Additional Information

Awards:

    John R. Carter Lifetime Achievement Award, 2001
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Support
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 92
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
04/05/2017 H.Res.238 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Army should report on the status of future Ground Combat Vehicles of the Army. 04/05/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces.  (All Actions)
03/03/2017 H.R.1133 Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2017 03/03/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.R.495 Protection of Children Act of 2017 02/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.  (All Actions)
07/14/2016 H.R.5734 Veterans Transplant Coverage Act of 2016 07/14/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
07/06/2016 H.R.5634 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 07/06/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 518.  (All Actions)
02/29/2016 H.R.4584 POLICE Act of 2016 02/29/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
02/29/2016 H.Res.621 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the future of the Supreme Court. 02/29/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/11/2016 H.R.4537 READI Act 02/11/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.  (All Actions)
07/21/2015 H.R.3128 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 07/21/2015 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 162.  (All Actions)
03/04/2015 H.R.1149 Protection of Children Act of 2015 03/04/2015 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 13.  (All Actions)
11/19/2014 H.Res.759 Recognizing Survivors Victory Day to celebrate and honor the victims and survivors of trauma. 11/19/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
09/02/2014 H.R.5143 Protection of Children Act of 2014 09/02/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
06/19/2014 H.R.4903 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 06/19/2014 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.  (All Actions)
11/06/2013 H.R.3111 Honoring the Fort Hood Heroes Act 11/06/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.  (All Actions)
10/12/2013 H.J.Res.79 Border Security and Enforcement Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 10/12/2013 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 219.  (All Actions)
10/07/2013 H.J.Res.85 Federal Emergency Management Agency Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 10/07/2013 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 210.  (All Actions)
07/18/2013 H.R.2217 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 07/18/2013 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 140.  (All Actions)
06/14/2013 H.R.1883 Secure Firearms Act of 2013 06/14/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
04/19/2013 H.R.1591 CAL Undiagnosed Diseases Research and Collaboration Network Act of 2013 04/19/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
04/08/2013 H.R.906 Human Trafficking Reporting Act 04/08/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations.  (All Actions)
Total: 1735
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
02/10/2014 H.R.3590 Sportsmen's Heritage And Recreational Enhancement Act Passed Yea
01/29/2014 H.R.7 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2014 Passed Yea
01/24/2014 H.R.3790 To repeal the annual adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62.
01/24/2014 H.R.3789 To amend title 10, United States Code, to exempt the retired pay of certain disabled veterans from the reduced adjustment of retired pay and retainer pay amounts for retired members of the Armed Forces under age 62, to prevent any adverse impact of the reduced adjustment on annuities under the Survivor Benefit Plan based on retired or retainer pay, and for other purposes.
01/22/2014 H.R.3179 To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to provide a specific limited exemption from the overtime pay requirements of such Act for work related to disaster or catastrophe claims adjustment after a major disaster.
01/13/2014 H.R.3811 Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act of 2014 Passed Not Voting
01/09/2014 H.R.3836 Pat Summitt Congressional Gold Medal Act
01/08/2014 H.R.3685 Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act
12/20/2013 H.R.3350 Keep Your Health Plan Act of 2013 Passed Aye
12/20/2013 H.R.185 To designate the United States courthouse located at 101 East Pecan Street in Sherman, Texas, as the "Paul Brown United States Courthouse". Passed Yea
12/13/2013 H.R.3761 To properly define and distinguish between decorative hearth products and vented hearth heaters.
12/12/2013 H.R.3725 Veterans Entrepreneurs Act of 2013
12/12/2013 H.Res.442 Directing the House of Representatives to bring a civil action for declaratory or injunctive relief to challenge certain policies and actions taken by the executive branch.
12/10/2013 H.R.3689 To restore Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia.
12/09/2013 H.R.2728 Protecting States' Rights to Promote American Energy Security Act Passed Aye
12/04/2013 H.R.3579 Debt Management Act of 2013
11/22/2013 H.R.3541 Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act
11/20/2013 H.R.3555 Improper Payments Agency Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2013
11/18/2013 H.R.3408 Injured and Amputee Veterans Bill of Rights
11/13/2013 H.R.3302 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Bay Pines, Florida, as the "C.W. Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center".
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