Congressman Troy A. Carter, representing Louisiana’s 2nd district, has been vocal on social media about his opposition to the Republican-backed legislation known as the “Big Ugly Bill.” Serving in Congress since 2021, Carter has a history of political service in Louisiana and is currently addressing issues related to Medicaid cuts and their impact on American families.
On July 1, 2025, Congressman Carter expressed his determination to fight against the reintroduction of the “Big Ugly Bill” in the House. He criticized the timing of the bill’s push just before Independence Day, stating that it harms American families. “Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill is back in the House, and I’m back in D.C. to fight it. Just three days before the 4th of July, they’re pushing this bill that harms the very American families who make this nation great. It’s ridiculous. It’s cruel. And we’re still fighting back.”
The following day, July 2, 2025, Carter highlighted concerns regarding Medicaid cuts proposed by the Speaker of the House from Louisiana. He emphasized that nearly 40% of constituents in the Speaker’s district rely on Medicaid and urged him to reconsider these cuts. “The Speaker of the House is from Louisiana, and our constituents are BEGGING him not to move forward with these disastrous #Medicaid cuts. Nearly 40% of the people in his own district rely on Medicaid, yet he refuses to join me and other Louisiana leaders in fighting for our”
Later that day, Carter introduced an amendment requiring that all Medicaid cuts be reinvested into the program if passed by Republicans. He questioned why Republicans would oppose measures aimed at reducing waste while ensuring funds remain within Medicaid.“The Senate’s version of the Big Ugly Bill is back in the House and I’ve introduced the same amendment I offered the first time: 100% of Medicaid cuts must be reinvested back into the program. If Republicans are serious about cutting waste, fraud, and abuse, why oppose an”
Carter was born in New Orleans in 1963 and graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana with a BA in 1986.
