Nola Reporter

Congressman Troy A. Carter, representing Louisiana's 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, has recently shared a series of statements on social media addressing significant issues affecting his constituents and the broader community.

On December 2, 2024, Congressman Carter expressed his condolences to the families affected by recent gun violence. He emphasized his commitment to ensuring safety in the city, particularly for children. "My prayers are with the families of those whose lives were tragically taken over the weekend. The gun violence epidemic is devastating and deeply disturbing. I remain committed to fighting for the safety of our city, and especially our children."

On December 3, 2024, he participated in a panel discussion organized by Commerce of LA focused on advancing equity for Black and women-owned businesses. Congressman Carter underscored the importance of breaking barriers and promoting equality in business sectors. "I was honored to speak at @CommerceofLA’s #AdvancingEquity Panel Discussion, which highlighted the importance of supporting Black and women-owned businesses. Let’s keep breaking barriers and building equality for everyone! #SupportSmallBusinesses"

Later that day, Congressman Carter announced that Louisiana would receive $2.6 million from the National Coastal Resilience Fund to support projects aimed at protecting coastal communities from storms and flooding while enhancing natural habitats."Big news, #Louisiana! Our state is receiving $2.6 million in National #CoastalResilience Fund awards. This funding will support three projects aimed at protecting coastal communities from the impacts of storms and flooding while also enhancing and restoring natural habitats."