Troy A. Carter
U.S. House · LA-2 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · LA-2
Biography
Overview
Troy Carter is a Democratic U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district, serving since 2021. Born in New Orleans in 1963, he previously served in the Louisiana State Senate, New Orleans City Council, and Louisiana House of Representatives. He holds degrees from Xavier University of Louisiana and the University of Holy Cross, and is one of two Democrats in Louisiana's congressional delegation.
Career
As a state legislator, Carter authored or co-sponsored 75 bills that became law and chaired the Louisiana Senate Democratic Caucus. In Congress, he championed the Inflation Reduction Act. He has consistently supported LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination protections since 1993 and prioritized minimum wage increases. He is a founding member of the Congressional Equality Caucus and the Climate Solutions Caucus.
Prior political experience
Carter was elected to the U.S. House in a special election held on April 24, 2021, winning the runoff with 48,511 votes (55.2%) against runner-up Senator Karen Carter Peterson's 39,295 votes (44.8%). He advanced from the primary on March 20, 2021, finishing first. He was sworn in on May 11, 2021. Carter was previously elected to the Louisiana State Senate in 2015 with a 56.8% vote share in the runoff election. In 2006, he unsuccessfully ran for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district seat against incumbent William J. Jefferson.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | U.S. House LA-2 | 2025–present | In progress | Troy A. Carter | — |
| 2nd | U.S. House LA-2 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Troy A. Carter | Troy A. Carter |
| 1st | U.S. House LA-2 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | — | Troy A. Carter |
Committee assignments
- Oversight, Investigations, and AccountabilityHouse· 2025–present
- Transportation and Maritime SecurityHouse· 2025–present
- EnvironmentHouse· 2025–present
- Communications and TechnologyHouse· 2025–present
- HealthHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8440
To direct the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to seek congressional approval prior to dismissing lawsuits, or withdrawing referrals to the Department of Justice of claims, relating to the release of certain carcinogens, and for other purposes.
Apr 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8368
To appropriate funds for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Relief Fund, and for other purposes.
Apr 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7787
To amend title VII of the Public Health Service Act to strengthen the mental health workforce, and for other purposes.
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7602
State of Men’s Health Act
Feb 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7092
RAYS Act
Jan 15, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6782
Public Health Air Quality Act of 2025
Dec 17, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6560
National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act of 2025
Dec 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5109
To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration of the United States to develop guidelines to improve returning citizens' access to the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program, to assist individuals in custody of Federal, State, and local prisons in pre-applying or preparing applications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential cards, and to assist individuals requesting an appeal or waiver of preliminary determination of ineligibility, and for other purposes.
Sep 3, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3805
Protecting Community Television Act
Jun 6, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2992
To amend title 23, United States Code, and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with respect to vehicle roadside crashes, work zone safety, and for other purposes.
Apr 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8439
To establish a nonpartisan commission on natural disaster risk management, insurance, and other financial and economic protections, and for other purposes.
Apr 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8333
YouthBuild for the Future Act
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8275
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Apr 14, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8246
OHH SNAP Act of 2026
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8158
Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act
Mar 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8160
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026
Mar 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8159
Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act
Mar 30, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8153
Maternal Vaccination Act
Mar 27, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7975
Feeding Families Not Fear Act of 2026
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |