Since being elected, I have dedicated myself to delivering on the promises made to our community. Here are some of the key successes that showcase our progress.
A Historic Industrial Victory: Championed a massive $5.8 billion private investment from Hyundai Steel Company to establish a next-generation steel production facility in Ascension Parish, projected to generate $4.1 billion in annual revenue and create 1,300 direct, high-paying jobs alongside over 4,000 indirect jobs.
Closing the Digital Divide: Secured up to $1.4 billion in federal BEAD funding to expand high-speed broadband internet access, ensuring that rural and underserved communities across Louisiana are fully connected.
Transforming Port Infrastructure: Secured $599 million across three major federal grants ($300 million, $226 million, and $73 million) for the Port of New Orleans (PortNOLA) Louisiana International Terminal Project to construct a state-of-the-art container terminal.
Restoring Passenger Rail: Brought home $199 million (combining $178 million and $21 million grants) to restore Amtrak service connecting New Orleans to Mobile.
Investing in Clean Energy: Secured $156 million for the Louisiana Department of Energy and Natural Resources to construct vital solar energy infrastructure in low-income and disadvantaged communities, lowering utility bills and bolstering energy resilience.
Restoring Social Security Benefits: Carter championed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act (signed into law on January 5, 2025), which successfully eliminated the Windfall Elimination Penalty (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), ensuring public servants like teachers, police officers, and firefighters receive their full, hard-earned benefits.
Supporting Student Nutrition: Successfully passed and signed into law H.R. 2539, the Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches (FISCAL) Act to strengthen school nutrition programs.
Reclaiming Lincoln Beach: Spearheaded the revival of New Orleans East’s historic Lincoln Beach, securing $4.1 million for a public access bridge and $1.5 million for shoreline protection and beach nourishment.
Algiers Covered Swimming Facility: Brought home $4 million in federal Community Project Funding to build Algiers’ first-ever indoor covered swimming pool for year-round recreation and water safety instruction.
Algiers Ferry Terminal Upgrade: Ribbon-cut a major $9.7 million upgrade funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to make the transport hub safer and more resilient.
Stay Ready NOLA Resilience Hub: Secured a $20 million EPA grant to construct a state-of-the-art community disaster resilience hub in New Orleans’ Upper Ninth Ward.
