Email from Rep. Carter

Howdy Texan –

Serving you in the United States House is one of my greatest honors. I look forward to working closely with President-elect Donald Trump to secure the border, take care of America's veterans, and strengthen our national security to keep the homeland safe. This was the first week back in Congress after a district work period, so I wanted to update you on my work on behalf of Texas' 31st district.

ON THE DOCKET:

Congressional Veteran Commendation
Field of Honor
What do you think?
Meeting with President-elect Trump and House Republicans

THE BRIEF:

Here’s who’s on the list for President-elect Trump's administration
Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday he will not support any tuition increases at Texas colleges and universities in the next two years, continuing the tuition freeze currently in place.
Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., is planning to make ushering in President-Elect Donald Trump's immigration agenda the first item on his to-do list when he succeeds Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in the new Congress, when Republicans will have a majority in both the upper chamber and the House.

CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION

Over Veterans Day weekend, I hosted my annual Congressional Veterans Commendation ceremony at Temple College. I started the Congressional Veterans Commendation (CVC) program to honor those individuals that have honorably served our nation and then continued their service to our community. This year, I awarded 11 TX-31 veterans with a commendation.

Congratulations to the 2024 Congressional Veteran Commendation honorees:

- Master Sergeant Duane C. Bygum Jr., US Air Force

- Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Davison, US Air Force (retired)

- CID Lieutenant Brian M. Frick, US Navy

- Captain Gary L. Gosney, US Army (retired)

- Major General Patrick Hamilton, US Army (retired)

- Commander Jon Lux, US Navy (retired)

- Lieutenant Colonel Barbara MacMillan, US Army (retired)

- Colonel Garry Patterson, US Army (retired)

- Lieutenant Colonel Spencer Smith, US Marine Corps (retired)

- CSM Angela Wilson, US Army (retired)

- Colonel Terry Wilson, US Army (retired)

These men and women have bravely served in the United States Armed Forces and then upon returning to civilian life, continued their service through non-profits, volunteerism, and advocacy. I salute the 2024 honorees, and I'm forever grateful for their service to our community and nation.

FIELD OF HONOR

Over Veterans Day weekend, I also participated in the opening ceremony for the Field of Honor in Georgetown, TX. This moving display features thousands of flags representing America's heroes. Without our veterans, America would not be what it is today. The Field of Honor display is open until November 17th. To learn more, click here.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?

President-elect Trump has picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services. RFK Jr. has touted his "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) plan to conquer the chronic illness epidemic, remove toxins from the food supply, and address corporate influence in the health agencies.

Do you support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s plan to Make America Healthy Again?

Yes

THIS WEEK IN WASHINGTON

Congressman Carter joins his Republican colleagues and special guest Elon Musk at first meeting with President-elect Trump. Credit: Bloomberg.

It was a busy first week back in Washington. I joined my Republican colleagues in a meeting with President-elect Trump to discuss priorities for the next four years. House Republicans also held their leadership elections with Speaker Mike Johnson earning the support of the conference to continue his assignment. While his speakership for the 119th Congress isn't official until we vote on the House floor in January, House Republicans are united and ready to work to implement an America First agenda.