Troy A. Carter highlights House passage on Haitian migrant protections and health advocacy

Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of updates on his official social media account regarding legislative developments and his ongoing advocacy work.On April 16, 2026, Carter highlighted recent legislative action:

“Today the House passed bipartisan legislation to restore protections for Haitian migrants legally present in the U.S. that Donald Trump is trying to take away. This is a win for over 350,000 Haitians in our country and for doing what’s right. I’m proud to join @HouseDemocrats”

.Earlier that day, he shared details of an engagement with healthcare professionals:

“This morning I spoke with @AmCollegeGastro during their 2026 Advocacy Day. As co-chair of the #MensHealthCaucus and a staunch advocate for access to health care, I’m committed to working with and advocating for our medical professionals.  #ACGAdvocacyDay2026”

.On April 15, Carter tagged several organizations and colleagues in another post:

@RepMikeQuigley @KenCalvert @Saints @xula1925 @OchsnerHealth @LCMCHealth @Ydlouisiana @lademos @LouisianaHouse @LAHouseDems

.Carter has represented Louisiana’s 2nd district since replacing Cedric Richmond in 2021. He previously served in both chambers of the Louisiana legislature: first in the House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994 and then in the Senate from 2016 until his election to Congress.

Troy Carter has served in the U.S. Congress, representing Louisiana`s 2nd District, since 2021. He previously served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994, on the Louisiana Senate from 2016 to 2021.

Born in New Orleans in 1963,

Troy Carter, 59, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1963. He currently lives in New Orleans.

Carter graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a BA degree.

Carter graduated from Xavier the University of Louisiana in 1986 with a BA.