Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, has recently used his social media platform to address a range of national and local issues, including disaster response, labor rights, and funding for medical research.
On August 31, 2025, Carter criticized the Trump Administration’s handling of FEMA personnel following Hurricane Katrina. He stated: “We’re seeing troubling signs that the Trump Administration has not learned the lessons of Hurricane Katrina – like putting FEMA workers on LEAVE for telling the truth! This is unconscionable and dangerous. I’ll continue to stand with FEMA workers and against Trump’s reckless”.
The following day, September 1, 2025, Carter marked Labor Day by highlighting the role of unions in shaping American society. He wrote: “On #LaborDay, we honor the achievements of American workers and unions that have built a stronger, fairer nation. Support for unions is at a 50-year high, but obstacles remain. That’s why I’m proud to support legislation like the #PROAct — so workers in #Louisiana get the fair”.
On September 2, 2025, Carter discussed attending a leadership event at LSU Health New Orleans where he addressed concerns about potential cuts to National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding under former President Trump’s administration. He posted: “I was honored to join @LSUHealthNO’s Leadership Discussion, where we discussed the danger of Trump’s cuts to #NIH funding and cancer research. These investments save lives, drive innovation, and give hope to families across Louisiana and the nation. We won’t stop fighting to make”.
Carter has served as U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 2nd District since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond. Prior to his current role in Congress, he served in both chambers of Louisiana’s state legislature—first in the House from 1992 to 1994 and later in the Senate from 2016 until his election to Congress in 2021. Born in New Orleans in 1963 and currently residing there, Carter earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1986.
