Reps. Carter and Budzinski led over 125 lawmakers opposing an OMB proposal to overhaul federal grantmaking and increase political control.
Quiver AI Summary
Lawmakers object to proposed grant rule: Reps. Troy Carter and Nikki Budzinski say they led 125 lawmakers in a letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing a proposed rule on federal grants. They asked OMB to withdraw the rule, which they said could affect more than $1 trillion in annual federal awards.
Main concerns raised: The letter says the proposal could give political appointees more control over grant decisions, reduce the role of peer review, and add compliance burdens. It also says the rule could affect existing awards and programs and includes language about “unlawful DEI,” “gender ideology,” and “religious discrimination.”
Groups and lawmakers support the letter: The release says several advocacy and professional groups endorsed the effort, including environmental, health, and labor organizations. It also lists dozens of additional House members who signed on.
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Troy A. Carter Fundraising
Troy A. Carter recently disclosed $193.8K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 563rd most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 21.1% came from individual donors.
Carter disclosed $228.9K of spending. This was the 436th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Carter disclosed $433.0K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 668th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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Troy A. Carter Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Troy A. Carter:
- H.R.9344: EDUCATE Act of 2026
- H.R.9312: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to include the processing of crawfish as agricultural labor or services, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8961: Student Suicide Prevention Awareness Act of 2026
- H.R.8874: Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026
- H.R.8650: Medicaid Outreach and Assistance for Communities Act of 2026
- H.R.8440: ZELDIN Act
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