Troy A. Carter marks Tucson shooting anniversary and supports ACA tax credit extension

Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on January 8, 2026, addressing the anniversary of the Tucson shooting and recent legislative action regarding Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits.In a post marking the fifteenth anniversary of the Tucson shooting, Carter stated on January 8:

“15 years have passed since the senseless act of political violence that claimed six lives and injured 13 others, including former Congresswoman @GabbyGiffords. I’m proud to cosponsor the resolution recognizing 15 years since the 2011 Tucson shooting and honoring the victims and https://t.co/IYj73bXXuP”

.Later that day, Carter addressed healthcare policy developments in two posts. At 21:04 UTC he wrote:

“I’ve been fighting alongside @HouseDemocrats for months to protect the #ACATaxCredits, but on January 1st, Republicans let them expire. Today we’re forcing an up-or-down vote to restore these life and cost saving tax credits for the next three years. Access to affordable health https://t.co/4i9nhd4hhV”

.He followed up at 22:24 UTC with news of legislative progress:

“I proudly voted YES to extend the #ACA Tax Credit for the American people! Moments ago, we voted on and passed a three-year extension of the ACA tax credits, with 17 Republicans joining Democrats to put people over politics and do the right thing for their constituents. Now, on https://t.co/KCVjNL0VgD”

.Troy Carter has served as a member of Congress representing Louisiana’s 2nd District since replacing Cedric Richmond in 2021. He previously held seats in both chambers of Louisiana’s state legislature.

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.