• 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
05/20/2016 H.R.4336 An act to amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for the inurnment in Arlington National Cemetery of the cremated remains of certain persons whose service has been determined to be active service. Passed Yea
05/18/2016 H.R.5275 Prohibiting the Usurpation of Bathroom Laws through Independent Choice School Act (PUBLIC School Act) of 2016
05/17/2016 H.R.5034 To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person.
05/17/2016 H.J.Res.89 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the equal application to the Senators and Representatives of the laws that apply to all citizens of the United States.
05/16/2016 H.R.1818 Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2016 Passed Yea
05/13/2016 H.R.5180 Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
04/29/2016 H.R.5135 Suppressor Export Act
04/28/2016 H.R.4880 Protecting Lives Using Surplus Equipment Act of 2016
03/23/2016 H.R.4247 Cuban Immigrant Work Opportunity Act of 2015
03/17/2016 H.R.4773 Protecting Workplace Advancement and Opportunity Act
03/16/2016 H.R.4764 Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) Act of 2016
03/15/2016 H.Con.Res.75 Expressing the sense of Congress that the atrocities perpetrated by ISIL against religious and ethnic minorities in Iraq and Syria include war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. Passed Yea
03/04/2016 H.R.4534 POSTURE Act
03/01/2016 H.R.2406 SHARE Act Passed Aye
02/29/2016 H.R.4550 PASS Act
02/25/2016 H.R.4626 BRACE Act
02/22/2016 H.R.3442 Debt Management and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2015 Passed Aye
02/18/2016 H.R.3033 Research Excellence and Advancements for Dyslexia Act
01/20/2016 H.R.4038 American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015 Cloture Motion Rejected (55-43, 3/5 majority required) Not Voting
01/15/2016 H.R.4197 State Refugee Security Act of 2015
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