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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr.

@reptroycarter.bsky.social
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Member of Congress, Representing Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional Dist., Adjunct Professor at Xavier University of Louisiana specializing in Government, American Politics, Foreign Policy & the U.S. Constitution. Loving Husband and Father of two awesome sons!

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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
We need to end the DEATH PENALTY NOW. Attempting to execute someone twice constitutes CRUEL and unusual punishment.
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Christa Pike Unconscious and on Ventilator After Execution Attempt
Her condition raises questions about whether Tennessee could attempt to execute her again if she is incapable of understanding what is happening.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Happy Head Start Awareness Month! Thank you to the Head Start teachers & staff who help ensure every child in America can learn, grow in a safe environment, and discover their full potential. Your work matters to our children’s future.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Last weekend, we enjoyed a much needed time of empowerment and fellowship #JUST4MEN. Thank you to #TeamCarter and our amazing partners who helped bring men across #LA02 health screenings, financial resources, and family & health services!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
We’re back at Baldwin & Company on Thursday, Oct. 8 @ 6 PM to discuss April Ryan’s latest book – Notes on a Backlash – chronicling her firsthand experience handling the scrutiny of going viral as a Black woman journalist in the age of Trump, unabashed racism, and misinformation.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It’s my honor to co-chair the bipartisan MoMEnts Caucus, led by my sister in the fight, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, which provides us an opportunity to prioritize America’s creative and entertainment industries – a major piece of our economy.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
We CARE about the plight of Black men and boys. We CARE about making sure our little Black boys get to play their first game in Little League, go to school, maybe start a family, and have a life.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
As storms grow more intense and last longer, FEMA needs a workforce ready to respond in natural disasters and emergencies. We’re ready to make that happen!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Last night’s town hall showed the courage and the fight of Jefferson Parish and #LA02.  It was my joy to share the victories we’ve had in funding crisis intervention services and criminal justice initiatives. Hearing your concerns about Trump’s policies also reminded us of the work left to do.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#LA02 WINS AGAIN! 💪🏾 Last week, alongside Mayor Moreno, Councilmember Jason Hughes, and community members, we celebrated a $78 Million VA residential rehab facility coming to New Orleans East in 2029!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
CONGRESS decides how government funds get allocated, NOT DONALD J. TRUMP.
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What to know about the $810 million in spending canceled by President Trump
President Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in Congressionally approved spending, a move that some in his own party are calling illegal.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Today was a GREAT DAY in the city of New Orleans! It was a pleasure to co-host a “Swap the Trash Bag for a Suitcase” EVENT alongside State Rep. Delisha Boyd and Councilmember Lesli Harris today!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We’re OUTSIDE for Louisiana’s Voter Registration Day of Action. 💪🏾🗳️☑️ We’re less than 40 days away from the ELECTION. Don’t assume you’re registered, my friend! Check your registration status and find more info. on where / how to vote in Louisiana or wherever you live at vote.gov!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
We must act now to save L. B. Landry High School! ✊🏽 I’m calling on NOLA Public Schools and the Orleans Parish School Board to act immediately to keep Landry open, identify a qualified operator, provide the resources students need, and ensure the Algiers community has a voice in every decision.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#TeamCarter wants YOU WELL, Man! So we’re bringing our community a wellness event #JUST4MEN. Join US THIS Saturday, September 26th @ 9 AM in Marrero, LA at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church!
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Rep. Troy Carter | "JUST FOR MEN" Wellness Event
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
For the past 20 years, the  Morris F.X. Jeff Sr. The Municipal Auditorium has stood as a living monument to Katrina’s devastating impact on New Orleans.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Healthcare. Voting Rights. Education. We’re taking it all back. Our recent discussion reminded us that it’s time to take back our DEMOCRACY from this Administration, and use the founding framer’s words in the Constitution to do it!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
For far too long, students at under-resourced schools have faced barriers to access to STEM fields. Today, that changes.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Prostate cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in men, with Black men twice as likely as white men to die from the disease. But that doesn’t have to be the case, and prostate cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence.
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Rep. Troy Carter | Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🚨Join me, the Urban League of Louisiana, the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus and community partners on September 26 for a statewide day of action to register voters ‼️ LET’s WIN THIS FIGHT to SAVE our democracy!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
If your vote didn’t matter, they wouldn’t be trying so hard to take it from you.  It’s time to show out in numbers too big to rig our democracy.
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Rep. Troy Carter on LA Losing a Black District Due to Gerrymandering: "This Should Make You Angry!"
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Normally, gas prices drop this time of year. Instead fuel costs are skyrocketing, due to Trump’s war in Iran, forcing many Louisianians to choose between buying baby formula and filling their gas tank. That’s a choice no family should have to make.
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Louisiana fuel prices surge at a time they should be going down, analysts say
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
#JUST4MEN happening this Saturday, September 26th @ 9 AM in Marrero, LA at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church! Share with every man you know – we’ve got health screenings, financial services, opportunities to register to vote and so much more coming your way! We want to see you THERE!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
We’re less than 50 days from an election largely delivered by mail, and USPS FAILS to explain why delivery times continue to get slower and slower. LIVES ARE ON THE LINE! Our seniors’ medicine. Food for our babies. Roofs over our heads. This country can’t afford ballot delays come November 3rd.
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USPS made mail slower to cut costs. Midterm ballots will test the system.
Rural communities are bearing more of the slowdown.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
This year’s Phoenix Awards delivered a night to remember.. We celebrated Black life and legacy. We honored OUR ROOTS history makers, the creatives, the change agents that make us who we are.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
We’re GUIDED by our faith. We’re GROWING our knowledge. And yes, Black people across this nation are GOING into the future with the ability to harness the power of clean energy, AI, and tech to build a better future for our community.
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Rep. Troy Carter @ Day 2 of CBCF's 55th ALC | The Future of Energy, AI & Broadband
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Nike and Converse, what the hell were you thinking? Your campaign shows what looks like a hooded Klansman, framed by what appears to be the dangling feet of a lynching victim. There is nothing creative or artistic about it. It is racist, reckless and deeply offensive.
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A Converse sneaker ad provokes horror and backlash
A photo promoting the Chuck 70 X sneaker seemed to depict a lynching.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We’ve started the conversation on mental health, and today’s conversation was about SOLUTIONS for Black Men! Our goal is to ensure no more Black men suffer in silence.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Data centers are here and becoming central to our future economy, but we must still consider how to build these projects responsibly. Economic growth cannot come at the expense of Black communities where many data centers are being built.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
So many people leave prison without a job or hope for their future. But today, I, along with my colleague Rep. Clay Higgins, passed a bill that will give returning citizens a SECOND CHANCE — The TWICE Act.
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Rep. Troy Carter's TWICE ACT Passes in the House!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
I sat down at the first day of CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference #ALC with my Divine Nine family (Yo, nupe! 👌🏾♦️) to talk about the moment we’re in — a living civil rights movement.
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Rep. Troy Carter @ CBCF's 55th Annual Legislative Conference | Divine Nine Panel
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Trump’s trying to take away our healthcare. Food from our tables. And now, he’s trying to rob us of our VOTE. 🗳️ We won’t let this Administration ruin our future. Go to vote.gov and check your registration status, and let’s win this fight together on Nov. 3rd! #NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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Rep. Troy Carter: “When We Vote, We Win!”
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
#TeamCarter wants you WELL, and we’re bringing our community a wellness event #JUST4MEN. You deserve a better mind, better body, better finances, and a better quality of life! Join us on Saturday, September 26th @ 9 AM in Marrero, LA at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Donald Trump: “I will immediately bring prices down, starting Day One.” Costs in Louisiana since Trump’s tariffs in January 2025:  Gas Prices ⬆️ Groceries ⬆️ Automobiles ⬆️ Appliances ⬆️ www.redeyebr.com/louisianas-t...
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Louisiana's tariff tab
Taxes on imports are raising prices at the grocery store and at
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It’s #ALCWeek, and we’re excited for CBCF’s 55th Annual Legislative Conference! Join yours truly and #TeamCarter for exciting sessions! We look forward to seeing you!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Friends and family, YOU are invited to our OPEN HOUSE! Meet me, and my amazing staff at 442 Cannon House Office Building for a reception welcoming family from across the country to Washington, D.C. Refreshments will be provided!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Big Duck, my friend, is gone. As we celebrate today, we are reminded to carry His legacy FORWARD.  YOU and I are the next BIG DUCK in someone’s life. We’re called to make change in the chaotic world around us.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#LA02 wins again! I was pleased to join the groundbreaking of Hyundai-POSCO Louisiana Steel, LLC. in Ascension Parish, LA.  This represents a breakthrough for manufacturing and our local economy.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
I’m so sorry to share the passing of my dear friend, Ms. Pam Fortner. An entrepreneur and skilled mixologist, Pam brought life to the city of New Orleans when she opened Tropical Isle alongside her business partner, Earl.
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The woman who created the 'Hand Grenade' drink dies at 80
Pam Fortner, co-creator of Tropical Isle and the Hand Grenade cocktail, has died at 80, leaving behind a legacy of generosity and support for live music in New Orleans' French Quarter.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The Constitution is very clear: EVERY PERSON living in the U.S. must be counted in the CENSUS, regardless of immigration status. It’s been the law for almost 200 years.
nbcnews.com
Trump administration proposes excluding huge swath of immigrants from U.S. census
The proposal would block immigrants in the country legally from being counted in the 2030 census and would drop some questions about race and ethnicity.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Today marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. We remember the thousands of innocent lives lost, and we acknowledge the heroism of our first responders who helped save lives. Our nation cherishes the memory of those we lost and honors the sacrifices of those who served.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Here we go again. Trump and RFK attacking minority communities. Trump just canceled $38 million in minority health grants that help prevent moms from dying during childbirth, infants from dying in the womb, and reduce high-blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, and suicide rates.
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Trump Administration Cuts 16 Minority Health Grants—Here’s What That Means For Public Health
A public health expert explains how the Trump administration cancelling 16 minority health grants could adversely impact public health.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Everyone, especially children, deserves to be treated with dignity and respect as they pursue immigration to America.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Homelessness is not a crime. It’s a failure of systems that should serve the needs of our communities. It’s a failure of mental health care. It’s a failure of economic opportunity. And a lot of times, it’s a failure of compassion.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Trump told Texas “Get me 5 more GOP seats”, and that began a domino effect of map redrawing and racist gerrymandering across this nation. As a result, Louisiana lost one of our Black majority districts, along with many other states.
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Rep. Troy Carter on Flipping Louisiana To Blue: “All Roads Lead Through The South!”
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We’ve reached a new low when a Republican weaponizes a disabled child to argue for the BUS ACT. This bill allows buses to sit idle with the engines running, spreading toxic fumes, and endangering children’s health.
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Rep. Troy Carter Sounds Off Against the BUS ACT: “TURN THE BUS OFF!”
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
No one should endure a mental health crisis alone. And through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Line, no one else will have to. I’m a proud co-sponsor of the 988 Implementation Act, reintroduced by Rep. Matsui and Rep. Fitzpatrick, which connects people to care, treatment, and most importantly, hope.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸 A Day On, Not a Day Off!
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Happy Labor Day! | A DAY ON, NOT OFF!
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Happy Labor Day! It’s an honor to defend American workers and unions everyday in the halls of Congress. Workers drive this nation’s economy, the wellbeing of our communities, and deserve the right to fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
As we celebrate National Preparedness Month and 21 years since Katrina, I’d like to honor my dear friend Lt. General Russel L. Honore – the man who commanded the National Guard to stand down their weapons and start the long road to recovery in New Orleans after Katrina's devastation.
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Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. @reptroycarter.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I was excited to join Brian Haldane on Talk 107.3 to discuss my recent Medicaid Community Resource Fair, SNAP assistance, and my Second Chance Mental Health Access Act!
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Congressman Carter Joins Talk 107.3 9.2 to Discuss SNAP Assistance
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