Congressman Carter responded to a Mississippi River collision, expressing concern, praising responders, and criticizing Jones Act waiver policy.
Quiver AI Summary
Port of New Orleans crash: Congressman Troy Carter said he was “devastated” after a tanker collided with the docked riverboat American Heritage near the Port of New Orleans, causing it to capsize. The release says nearly 130 passengers and crew were aboard, and a search and rescue response was underway.
Response and next steps: Carter said he was monitoring the situation, praised responding agencies, and said he was in contact with the National Transportation Safety Board. He also linked the incident to his opposition to waivers of the Jones Act, saying such waivers can increase risks on busy waterways.
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Troy A. Carter Fundraising
Troy A. Carter recently disclosed $31.7K of fundraising in a Pre-General FEC disclosure filed on October 22nd, 2026. This was the 531st most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year. 28.6% came from individual donors.
Carter disclosed $67.6K of spending. This was the 481st most from all Pre-General reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Carter disclosed $630.5K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 324th most from all Pre-General 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.10961: To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to report on the Warrior Training Advancement Course of the Veterans Benefits Administration.
- H.R.10771: Emergency Preparedness in Higher Education Act
- H.R.10752: CISA Securing AI Task Force Act
- H.R.10722: 9–8–8 Crisis Response Workforce Act
- H.R.10537: Federal Emergency Mobilization Accountability (FEMA) Workforce Planning Act
- H.R.10424: Equity in Research Act
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