Nola Reporter

Congressman Troy A. Carter, who has been representing Louisiana's 2nd district in the U.S. Congress since 2021, recently tweeted on various subjects including equal pay, a tribute to a former senator, and recognition of local art contributors. Prior to his current role, he represented his community in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994 and the Louisiana Senate from 2016 to 2021. Carter's commitment to Louisiana is reflected in his recent statements.

On March 25, 2025, Congressman Carter addressed the gender pay gap through a tweet, stating, "Women in #LA02 are paid 78¢ for every dollar paid to a man. I'm supporting the the #PaycheckFairness Act because anything less than equal pay for equal work is unacceptable! #EqualPayDay".

On March 26, 2025, Congressman Carter paid tribute to his friend, Senator J. Bennett Johnston. He tweeted, "My friend, Senator J. Bennett Johnston, was a giant of the Senate who secured millions for Louisiana and consistently worked to ensure that the government was working for the people. He showed us how to work in a bipartisan manner to grow Louisiana."

On the same day, Congressman Carter highlighted a local artist's achievements. He shared, "Last week I presented a Congressional Proclamation to Branden 'B-Mike' Odom, an outstanding artist who curated the artistic murals at DePaul Community Health Center. Prior to Hurricane Katrina, the uninsured made up 21% of the population in the greater New Orleans region, often ."