Nola Reporter

Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared a series of tweets addressing various topics of public interest. These posts reflect his engagement with both local and global issues.

On November 24, 2024, Congressman Carter highlighted the importance of pet safety during the Thanksgiving holiday. He stated, "As #Thanksgiving approaches, remember to keep your pets safe. They are cherished members of our families, so let’s take steps to protect them this holiday season." This message was directed towards raising awareness about pet welfare and included mentions of @AVMAvets and @LASPCA.

The following day, on November 25, 2024, he recognized International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In his tweet, he urged continued efforts against gender-based violence: "Today we recognize International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Let’s continue fighting against gender-based violence to create a world where women and girls can live free from discrimination." The tweet also included a hashtag #NoExcuse and mentioned @UN.

Later that same day, Congressman Carter tweeted about his meeting with rice producers in Louisiana. He emphasized the necessity for an updated Farm Bill to support local agriculture: "I had a wonderful meeting with #Louisiana rice producers to discuss the need to pass an updated #FarmBill to support farms in our state."