Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, recently highlighted several developments and events on his social media account, including infrastructure improvements and community gatherings.
On August 17, 2025, Carter shared his participation in a major transportation initiative with Amtrak: “It was an honor to join @Amtrak in launching the Mardi Gras Service Line! I’m proud to have helped craft and pass the #BipartisanInfrastructureLaw with President Biden that made this possible. This is a major step forward for Louisiana and the Gulf Coast. Let’s ride! https://t.co/el0Ee6Vye1”
The following day, August 18, 2025, he welcomed visitors to New Orleans for a national event: “What an incredible honor to welcome Shriners from across the nation to my hometown of New Orleans for the 132nd Annual Convention!
As a proud member of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, I celebrate this tradition of fellowship, service, and unity. https://t.co/rwhOvqOIWG“
Later that same day, Carter addressed funding challenges facing an important regional study: “The Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study was paused due to a lack of funding from the Trump Administration. This critical study addresses many Louisiana specific issues like saltwater intrusion and the operation of the Bonnet Carré Spillway.
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Carter has served as Louisiana’s representative in Congress since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond. He previously held seats in both chambers of Louisiana’s state legislature—serving in the House from 1992 to 1994 and in the Senate from 2016 until his election to Congress in 2021. Born and residing in New Orleans since 1963, Carter is also an alumnus of Xavier University of Louisiana.
