Troy A. Carter Claims

Fight without ceasing for Louisianians to be able to live the American Dream by creating equal and fair housing legislation.

policy 2 occurrences 5 evidence unverified · same_term

Continue the fight for citizens who are living with disabilities.

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Fight for criminal justice reform.

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Fight for environmental justice.

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Fight for equal pay and a living wage for all Louisianians.

policy 1 occurrences 10 evidence unverified

Advocate for the reduction or elimination of student loan debt.

policy 3 occurrences 10 evidence unverified · same_term

Champion government allowing women to make all decisions concerning their health and reproductive rights.

policy 2 occurrences 10 evidence unverified · same_term

Expand access to quality and affordable healthcare.

policy 5 occurrences 14 evidence unverified · same_term

Support small businesses to create an equitable economy so everyone can thrive, not just corporations.

policy 2 occurrences 6 evidence unverified

Provide $2,000 relief checks to everyone making less than $75,000 per year, with 2020 income allowed for eligibility.

spending 1 occurrences 5 evidence unverified

Continue enhanced unemployment benefits of at least $400 per week and restore them automatically when unemployment rises above the December 2019 state rate.

spending 1 occurrences 7 evidence unverified

Provide more forgivable Paycheck Protection Program loans and replace SBA loans with grants.

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Fund schools so they can reopen safely.

spending 1 occurrences 8 evidence unverified · same_term

Provide rental and mortgage assistance during the pandemic.

spending 1 occurrences 9 evidence unverified

Require PPE and hazard pay for frontline workers.

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Provide funding for the immediate needs and safety of unhoused residents during the pandemic.

spending 1 occurrences 8 evidence unverified · same_term

Advocate for the legalization of marijuana.

policy 1 occurrences 9 evidence unverified · same_term

Stand up every time for this particular issue.

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Continue to monitor laws and help constituents understand legislation that may affect them.

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Urge the U.S. Trade Representative to initiate a broad Section 301 investigation into unfair acts, policies, and practices affecting trade in seafood and seafood products.

policy 2 occurrences 5 evidence unverified · same_term

Introduce legislation to establish stronger oversight, accountability, and legal safeguards so the EPA fulfills its mission to protect public health and the environment.

oversight 1 occurrences 2 evidence unverified · same_term

Continue pushing until sickle cell disease grants are secured and the sickle cell community has the certainty it deserves.

spending 1 occurrences 5 evidence unverified · same_term

Continue fighting for the funding his community needs.

spending 1 occurrences 8 evidence unverified · same_term

Continue pushing for the Senate's bipartisan solution to fund critical public safety functions, pay essential workers, and complete negotiations in good faith.

spending 1 occurrences 4 evidence unverified · same_term

Fight for greater representation and inclusivity in mental health care by increasing the number of culturally competent providers.

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Introduce bipartisan legislation to boost sustainable aviation, support farmers, and grow American jobs.

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Create an expungement mechanism and petition process for low-level federal marijuana violations under the Controlled Substances Act.

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Improve access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program for people in federal, state, or local custody by directing TSA to help them pre-apply and navigate appeals or waivers before reentry.

policy 2 occurrences 4 evidence unverified

Ensure every citizen has access to reliable, equitable, and affordable high-speed internet and close the digital divide.

policy 1 occurrences 7 evidence unverified · same_term

Allow Medicaid to reimburse behavioral health and primary care services delivered on the same day, at the same visit, for children enrolled in Medicaid.

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Require FEMA to provide transparent National Flood Insurance Program premium information to property owners through enhanced policy documents and a public online tool showing rates, discounts, risk factors, mitigation savings, and flood-risk data.

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Urge HUD to immediately release the delayed HOPWA Notice of Funding Opportunity and expedite awards so communities can continue providing housing and support to people with HIV/AIDS.

spending 1 occurrences 2 evidence delivered · same_term

Use his position on the House Committee on Homeland Security to fight for transparency and accountability regarding the ICE raid of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's residence.

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Establish a Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency task force within DHS to coordinate AI-related directives and activities, address AI safety and cybersecurity challenges, identify workforce gaps, advise stakeholders on cyber risks, and provide biannual congressional briefings.

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