Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, has posted a series of statements on social media expressing concern over recent federal actions affecting environmental funding and policy.
On August 5, 2025, Carter shared news about advocacy efforts: “Environmental activist push against federal funding cuts https://t.co/XjGMRaDxzj via @YouTube” (posted August 5, 2025).
Later that day, he provided an update on a roundtable he hosted: “Yesterday I hosted an #EnvironmentalJustice roundtable with local and national climate advocates to discuss harmful @EPA decisions under Trump—including terminated awards and rolled-back protections. Today, @lawyers4goodgov, who joined me, are in court challenging the EPA’s https://t.co/38e7JdlZeN” (posted August 5, 2025).
In a subsequent post on the same date, Carter voiced his opposition to proposed changes by the Environmental Protection Agency: “I’m outraged to learn that the @EPA is planning to cancel $7 billion in solar energy grants meant to help low- and middle-income families. I helped fund and support the very first solar-powered #CommunityLighthouse in Broadmoor, @CityofNOLA—so I know firsthand how https://t.co/nxOlTlSI0v” (posted August 5, 2025).
Carter has been serving as Louisiana’s representative in Congress since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond. Prior to his current role, he was a member of both the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994 and the Louisiana Senate from 2016 to 2021. Born in New Orleans in 1963 and currently residing there at age 59, Carter graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1986.
