Congressman Troy A. Carter, who represents Louisiana’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of statements on social media between March 18 and March 19, 2026, addressing topics including local economic development, federal funding negotiations, and rural healthcare.
On March 18, Carter shared details of a meeting with local officials: “Yesterday I had the pleasure of meeting with the Town of Grand Isle and Mayor David Camardelle. We discussed coastal protection, economic development, and affordable housing for Louisianians. @JeffParishGov https://t.co/xWMY7UJRkV”.
Later that day, he commented on ongoing negotiations over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding in Congress: “Republicans refuse to do their jobs and negotiate DHS funding. Our federal workers and the safety of our communities shouldn’t have to suffer because of that. Democrats have filed a discharge petition to force a vote to fund the TSA, FEMA, Coast Guard, CISA, and other parts of https://t.co/LnpsiQyVSB”.
On March 19, Carter addressed challenges facing rural hospitals in the United States: “40% of rural hospitals in the US are operating at a loss, and closures are more likely in the South. Yet MAGA Republicans backed the “Big Ugly Law” that further erodes health care. I introduced the State Offices of Rural Health Program Reauthorization Act to strengthen rural https://t.co/mowNhxJMRS”.
Carter has represented Louisiana’s 2nd District since 2021 after succeeding Cedric Richmond. Prior to his current role in Congress, he served in both the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1992 to 1994 and in the Louisiana Senate from 2016 to 2021. Born in New Orleans in 1963 and currently residing there, Carter graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a Bachelor’s degree in 1986.
