Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, recently used his social media platform to comment on a range of legislative and public health issues.
On January 23, 2026, Carter addressed concerns about pharmacy practices by referencing a new congressional report: “A new House Judiciary Committee report confirms what independent pharmacists have long warned us about. @CVSHealth used its power to stifle innovation, squeeze small pharmacies, and keep prices high, all while denying it for years. @RepDanGoldman is right. The facts are now on”.
Later that day, Carter criticized a bill introduced by Republican colleagues regarding environmental oversight: “Waiving emissions requirements for industries and allowing pay-to-play schemes to evade oversight is reckless, yet a bill introduced by my Republican colleagues does exactly that. I offered an amendment to ensure the bill can’t take effect unless the @EPA certified it wouldn’t” (January 23, 2026).
In another post on January 23, Carter highlighted racial disparities in maternal health outcomes: “Black mothers face disproportionately high rates of maternal mortality, even though studies show that 80% of all maternal deaths are preventable. This disturbing reality highlights the systemic racism embedded in our health care system. This #MaternalHealthAwarenessDay, let’s”.
Carter has served as Louisiana’s representative in Congress since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond and previously held positions in both the Louisiana House of Representatives and Senate. He was born in New Orleans in 1963 and continues to reside there. Carter earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1986.
