Rep. Troy A. Carter (D) — U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd District

Troy A. Carter is the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 2nd District (LA-2).

District Geography

District covers all of Assumption Parish, Iberville Parish, St. James Parish, and St. John the Baptist Parish and part of Ascension Parish, Jefferson Parish, Lafourche Parish, Orleans Parish, St. Bernard Parish, and St. Charles Parish, including Gretna and part of New Orleans, Kenner, Thibodaux, and Gonzales.

District boundaries: 119th Congress · U.S. Census Bureau relationship files.

On the Record 98 tracked votes

Yea 54Nay 44

Biography

Troy Anthony Carter Sr. is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district since 2021. He was previously a member of the Louisiana State Senate for the 7th district. A member of the Democratic Party, Carter also previously served on the New Orleans City Council and as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives. He is currently one of two Democrats in Louisiana's congressional delegation.

Wikipedia

Floor Statements

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027OPPOSE

“This bill will protect American consumers and create a level playing field for American businesses by authorizing the Food and Drug Administration to order the destruction of imported products found to pose a significant public health concern. Under current law, foreign exporters can ship contaminated or counterfeit products to the U.S. knowing they can withdraw the shipment if FDA flags it. They can then try to enter through a different port where the shipment may not be caught, a practice known as port shopping.”

Jul 20, 2026

Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment ActOPPOSE

“In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, it became evident that cities across the United States could become targets for terrorist attacks and that they lacked the capacity and resources to independently build the critical capabilities needed to prevent, protect against, and respond to terrorist attacks and other catastrophic events.”

Jul 13, 2026

One-Stop Pilot Program Extension ActOPPOSE

“This bipartisan measure will modernize our aviation system, reduce unnecessary delays, and strengthen our international security partnership that keeps our skies safe. Today, the international passengers connecting to domestic flights must often retrieve their checked bags, clear customs, and undergo yet another screening process through TSA before re-entering the terminal, creating congestion, long connection times, and avoidable operational strain on airports and the airlines.”

July 13, 2026

Voting Record

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027H.R. 8800

NayJuly 22, 2026

Stop Insider Trading ActH.R. 7008

NayJuly 22, 2026

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027H.R. 9770

NayJuly 21, 2026

Main Street Capital Access ActH.R. 6955

NayJuly 21, 2026

EARLY Act Reauthorization of 2025H.R. 4541

YeaJuly 20, 2026