Nola Reporter

Congressman Troy A. Carter, representing Louisiana’s 2nd district since 2021, shared his critical perspective on recent legislative actions and personal initiatives through a series of tweets on April 11, 2025.In his first tweet, Carter expressed his opposition to a

bill passed by Republicans. The bill grants significant tax reductions to the wealthiest 5% of Americans while reducing Medicaid benefits for others, a move Carter denounces as adding to the national debt without true reform.Later that same day, he conveyed his disappointment over what he perceives as a prioritization of aid to major financial institutions over "everyday working Americans." He described himself as "extremely disappointed, but unfortunately, I can’t say I’m surprised"

in this tweet.Carter also addressed a health-related issue concerning children's dietary needs. Reflecting on a personal meeting with a sick child from Louisiana, he emphasized the importance of offering non-dairy options in schools. This concern motivated him to introduce the Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches (FISCAL) Act, aiming to provide more inclusive food choices for students, as described in

his third tweet.

Troy Carter, born in New Orleans in 1963, lives in his hometown and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University of Louisiana, completed in 1986.