Troy A. Carter

Became law (2)

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  Mike Quigley (D-IL)· Nov 3

  Cosponsored

  Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026

  H.R. 8205 Health

  A Democratic bill with 39 Republican cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill extends the provisions and grants for ALS research found in the original Act through fiscal year 2031.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Does this put more money into medical research?

    The bill extends the authorization of grants for ALS research through fiscal year 2031.

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill promotes research into therapies for ALS, a debilitating neurodegenerative disease.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)· Sep 18

  Cosponsored

  Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

  H.R. 5334 International Affairs

  A Democratic bill with 5 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The House voted 262–159 on Sep 16.

  This bill aims to crack down on the Russian Federation through heavy economic sanctions, investment bans, and increased import duties.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +7

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    Coordinates sanctions with the G7, EU, and Five Eyes alliance.

  • Scored +6

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    Allows loans to Ukraine to be repaid using immobilized Russian sovereign assets.

  The opposite· 2 of 13

  • Scored -6

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    Imposes high tariffs on Russia and other countries facilitating sanctions evasion.

  • Scored -5

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    Directly targets Russian oligarchs and high-net-worth individuals supporting the Russian government.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (23)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  Troy Carter (D-LA)· Sep 16

  Their bill

  Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act

  H.R. 5109 Transportation and Public Works

  A Democratic bill with 4 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Sep 16

  H.R. 5109, known as the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act or the TWICE Act, requires the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration to develop specific guidelines to improve…

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    It assists returning citizens, who often face economic hardship, in securing employment.

  • Scored +5

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill facilitates employment for returning citizens by streamlining the TWIC card application process.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Troy Carter (D-LA)· Jul 13

  Their bill

  Homeland Security Capabilities Preservation Reporting Act of 2026

  H.R. 8874 Emergency Management

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs · Jul 14

  This bill seeks to amend the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +3

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The legislation enhances government transparency by requiring ongoing recurring reports on funding transitions for homeland security programs.

  • Scored +2

    Does this improve help for people hit by a disaster?

    The bill mandates recurring oversight reports on the transition of jurisdictions from Urban Area Security Initiative funding, supporting preparedness capabilities.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Troy Carter (D-LA)· Jul 14

  Their bill

  Open RAN Outreach Act

  H.R. 2037 Science, Technology, Communications

  A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · Jul 15

  This bill focuses on providing support to smaller communications network providers. The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information is tasked with conducting outreach and technical assistance.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +5

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill specifically targets small communications providers with outreach and technical assistance regarding new network architectures.

  • Scored +4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill provides specific outreach and technical assistance tailored for small communications network providers.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 20 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 7 no, 360 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 1 no)
• Would Black Americans be better off under this? 0 no, 221 yes.
• Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? 3 no, 167 yes. 1 of these passed a chamber
• Would children be better off under this? 0 no, 168 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 1 no, 236 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 17 no, 195 yes. 5 of these passed a chamber
• Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? 0 no, 209 yes.
• Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? 0 no, 189 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber