Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, expressed disappointment on November 10, 2025, regarding the Senate’s decision not to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits for working families.
In a series of posts on X, Carter criticized the Senate’s actions and underscored his support for universal health care. In his first message posted at 02:54 UTC, he wrote: “I’m deeply disappointed that the Senate abandoned the fight for affordable health care for working families. Health care isn’t a privilege — it’s a right. We must keep fighting until every American can see a doctor without fear of financial ruin. #HealthCareForAll”
He reiterated his stance in another post at 02:55 UTC: “I am deeply disappointed in the Senate for abandoning the fight for affordable health care for working families. The refusal to extend ACA tax credits will force millions to pay more for the care they need. Health care is not a luxury — it’s a lifeline. I stand with Leader Hakeem”
At 03:27 UTC, Carter continued his criticism following weeks of negotiations between lawmakers over ACA tax credits: “I am deeply disappointed in the Senate for abandoning the fight for affordable health care for working families.
After seven long weeks of negotiation, the decision to walk away from extending #ACA tax credits is nothing short of unconscionable. This failure will force millions”
Carter has represented Louisiana’s 2nd District since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond and previously served in both chambers of Louisiana’s state legislature—first as a member of the House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994 and then as a state senator from 2016 to 2021. Born in New Orleans in 1963 and currently residing there, Carter graduated with a BA from Xavier University of Louisiana in 1986.
