Email from Rep. Carter

Howdy Texan –

I wanted to provide you with an update on my work for Texas' 31st district in the United States House of Representatives.

ON THE DOCKET:

Updated Flood Resources
Texas Strong
National Defense
Congressional Veteran Commendation

THE BRIEF:

With about 100 people still missing after devastating floods, the Texas National Guard and local officials leading recovery efforts received additional international support this week when a specialized detachment from the Czech Republic arrived ready to help.
The man accused of participating in a coordinated attack at an ICE facility in Texas has been caught, officials confirmed Tuesday.
Congress is officially sending a package detailing $9 billion in spending cuts to President Donald Trump’s desk, minutes after midnight on Friday.

FLOOD RESOURCES

If you're a resident of Burnet or Williamson County, FEMA Individual Assistance and Public Assistance are now available. FEMA may provide Home Repair Assistance, Rental Assistance, Personal Property Assistance, Transportation Assistance, Medical and Dental Assistance, and Funeral Assistance for eligible applicants. You can learn more and apply for assistance here. The deadline to apply is September 4, 2025.

To prepare your application, you will need the following information:

Name and Social Security Number of primary applicant
Name and Social Security Number of co-applicant (encouraged, but not required)
Current contact information (phone number and/or email address)
Current and pre-disaster addresses (if different), including ZIP codes
Names of all occupants of the pre-disaster household
Types of insurance held by the household
Household pre-disaster annual gross income
Losses caused by the disaster
Bank account number and routing numbers for direct deposit of funds, if requested

Williamson County Residents: Beginning Friday, July 18th, a Disaster Recovery Center will provide face-to-face help to survivors with damage. No appointment is needed. The center is located at:

Williamson County EMS North Campus, Classroom A & B

3189 SE Inner Loop, Suite A

Georgetown, TX 78626

Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

TEXAS STRONG

This week, I joined many of my Texas colleagues on the House floor for a moment of silence honoring the victims of the July 4th floods. In Texas' 31st district, eight individuals lost their lives, and one remains unaccounted for. We mourn with those families and for our fellow Texans in Kerr County who also suffered tragic losses. I spoke on the House floor to honor the victims and share my condolences- you can watch that video here.

DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS

This week, the House considered and passed the Defense Appropriations Act. The bill provides a 3.8% pay raise to America's servicemembers, improves Department of Defense efficiency and effectivness, and invests in new technology to enhance troop safety and readiness. With increased threats to the homeland, it's important that America invest in our military superiority to maintain peace through strength.

CONGRESSIONAL VETERAN COMMENDATION

The nomination period for the Congressional Veteran Commendation (CVC) program is open. The CVC is a nominations-based program designed to recognize both the military service and community service of Veterans living in the 31st Congressional District of Texas. These honorees are exceptional Americans who served our country as members of the United States Armed Forces. To nominate a deserving veteran or learn more, click here. The deadline is August 29, 2025.

As always, thank you for staying engaged with the latest updates from Texas’ 31st Congressional District. It is an honor and a privilege to represent you and our great state in the United States House of Representatives.

Sincerely,