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Carter, Troy A.

Carter, Troy A.

DemocratHouse·Louisiana, District 2

Serving since 2023 (118th–119th Congresses)

Contact

Office

442 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1802

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About

Troy A. Carter is a Democratic Representative from Louisiana's 2nd District who previously served in both chambers of the Louisiana State Legislature and on the New Orleans City Council.

Background

Troy A. Carter was born on October 26, 1963. Before entering elected office, he worked as an adjunct political science instructor at Xavier University of Louisiana. He also spent six years serving as the executive assistant to New Orleans Mayor Sidney Barthelemy.

Political career

Troy A. Carter began his political career as an executive assistant to the mayor of New Orleans before serving in the Louisiana House of Representatives, the New Orleans City Council, and the Louisiana State Senate. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first African-American to represent District 102 in the state house and later chaired the Louisiana Senate Democratic Caucus. He has served as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district since 2021.

Current focus

Carter, Troy A. represents the 2nd congressional district of LA in the U.S. House. Carter, Troy A. currently serves on the Communications and Technology, the Environment, and the Health. They have sponsored 47 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8961; H.R. 8874; H.R. 8650.

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Committee Assignments

Legislative Activity

47

Bills Sponsored

10

Recent Votes

Vote history