Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, shared a series of updates on his official social media account between March 12 and March 13, 2026. The posts addressed environmental policy, local infrastructure developments, and recent incidents of antisemitic violence.
On March 12, Carter highlighted his record on environmental issues: “I’m proud to have scored a 100% on the @LCVoters annual National Environmental Scorecard for fighting to enact legislation that protects people and the planet. While Republicans are pulling the plug on climate progress, I’m proud to stand with those working to protect our” (posted March 12, 2026). The League of Conservation Voters’ annual scorecard evaluates lawmakers based on their votes related to environmental protection.
Later that day, Carter announced federal funding for a new community resource in Algiers: “Big news, Algiers: we’re getting a new pool! Today, we broke ground on the Algiers Indoor Covered Swimming Facility, made possible by $4 million in federal funding that I secured. I grew up in the Cut Off, swimming in the Mississippi River, so it’s especially meaningful to help” (posted March 12, 2026).
On March 13, Carter responded to an attack at Temple Israel in Michigan: “I am horrified by the antisemitic attack at Temple Israel in Michigan, one of the largest synagogues in the country. Acts of hatred directed at people because of their faith have NO place in our nation. We must fight against antisemitism and ALL forms of hatred and violence,” (posted March 13, 2026).
Carter has served as Louisiana’s representative for its 2nd congressional district since replacing Cedric Richmond in 2021. Before joining Congress he served both in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994 and in the Louisiana Senate from 2016 until his election to Congress. Born and raised in New Orleans—where he continues to reside—he graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s degree in 1986.
