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REPUBLICAN
U.S. Representative · Texas 31st District
John Robert
Carter Jr.
Terms served
16
House
Years in Congress
28.3y
Since 1821
Bills sponsored
142
All time
Bills cosponsored
2292
All time
Current staff
19
Personal office
Career staff alumni
126
Distinct people
% with party
…
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 142 bills all time · Cosponsored: 2292 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
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Chapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 16 staffers · 3 interns
Staff · 16· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Alvarado | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Abbygayle R. Brewington | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Oct 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Monica L. Burton | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Feb 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Benjamin J. Clardy | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Sep 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| John O. Ferland | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Feb 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Samuel J. Garrison | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Johnathon Scott Gilfillan | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Phillip C. Hokenson | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Feb 3, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Matthew A. Key | LEAD CASEWORKER | Mar 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Christine R. Miller | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | May 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Jonas W. Miller | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Vilma A. Rodriguez | CASEWORKER | Jun 3, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Jack E. Silbert | SCHEDULER | Sep 15, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Emily G. Taylor | SENIOR ADVISOR/COMMUNICATIONS | Jan 3, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Citlali Villarreal | CASEWORKER | Apr 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Xiomara J. Villarreal | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Mar 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 |
Interns · 3· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma C. FosterIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 25, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025 | |
| James B. GasiorowskiIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Aug 26, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025 | |
| Amanda L. SeamansIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 11, 2025 to Dec 10, 2025 |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 46 staffers · 80 interns
Alumni staff · 46· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agustin Alvarado | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Sep 1, 2021 to Feb 28, 2025 | |
| Kathryn M. Alvarado | CONSTITUENT LIAISON | Sep 19, 2022 to Jan 30, 2023 | |
| Evan H. Bender | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | May 1, 2019 to Jan 2, 2021 | |
| Lisa A. Birkman | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Apr 1, 2022 to Sep 1, 2022 | |
| Shannon J. Black | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jun 1, 2017 to Jul 6, 2018 | |
| Grady Bourn | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Dec 1, 2015 to Sep 30, 2024 | |
| Yovanna S. Browne | CASEWORKER | Dec 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2017 | |
| Kathryn J. Doherty | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Apr 1, 2018 to Apr 30, 2019 | |
| Jade M. Doss | CASEWORKER | Oct 1, 2017 to Feb 28, 2022 | |
| Damaris C. Ellis | LEAD CASEWORKER | Jan 3, 2021 to Mar 8, 2024 | |
| Allie M. Faircloth | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Oct 1, 2023 to Oct 31, 2023 | |
| Steven W. Gilleland | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Dec 1, 2015 to Mar 31, 2017 | |
| Kendall M. Grier | CONSTITUENT SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE | Sep 1, 2018 to Sep 27, 2018 | |
| Riley E. Grindle | STAFF ASSISTANT | Sep 8, 2023 to Sep 8, 2023 | |
| Patricia E. Grisham | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jul 5, 2017 to Oct 1, 2017 | |
| Cheryl S. Hassmann | DISTRICT FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 3, 2020 to Jun 30, 2024 | |
| Tyler A. Herrick | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Sep 1, 2022 to Mar 8, 2024 | |
| Benjamin J. Jarrett | MLA | Jul 17, 2017 to Apr 1, 2019 | |
| Sibel N. Kayaalp | DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY | Dec 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2016 | |
| Lauren G. King | PRESS SECRETARY | Aug 1, 2022 to Aug 23, 2023 | |
| Rachel K. Kopec | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Aug 1, 2016 to Aug 31, 2016 | |
| Andrew J. Korst | SPECIAL ASSISTANT | Jul 14, 2023 to Aug 31, 2023 | |
| Madeline R. Lear | SHARED EMPLOYEE | May 1, 2020 to May 31, 2020 | |
| Michael D. McCloskey | FIELD DIRECTOR | Mar 7, 2024 to Sep 2, 2025 | |
| Murphy S. McCollough | DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS | Nov 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Grant R. McGinnity | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Feb 1, 2021 to Feb 28, 2021 | |
| Azadouhe J. Metcalf | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 27, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Hannah P. Miller | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Feb 12, 2025 to May 23, 2025 | |
| Jason Nicholas | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Dec 1, 2015 to May 31, 2016 | |
| Nancy E. Pena | LEAD CASEWORKER | Apr 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Elisabeth D. Perkins | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Jan 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 | |
| Lori Elizabeth Petersen | CASEWORKER | Dec 1, 2015 to Dec 12, 2018 | |
| Breely K. Peterson | DEPUTY PRESS SECRETARY | Jan 3, 2021 to Apr 19, 2022 | |
| Anna L. Radosavljevic | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Apr 15, 2022 to Aug 1, 2022 | |
| Blyss R. Rees | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Apr 11, 2022 to May 20, 2022 | |
| Kelicia M. Rice | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Aug 1, 2017 to May 1, 2019 | |
| Carole C. Richmond | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Dec 1, 2015 to Oct 1, 2017 | |
| Cash Rugely | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Mar 7, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 | |
| Austin C. Ryan | COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT | May 1, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025 | |
| Corry N. Schiermeyer | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Apr 5, 2016 to Sep 2, 2017 | |
| Julie B. Sharifian | CONSTITUENT REPRESENTATIVE | Apr 1, 2018 to Aug 31, 2021 | |
| Penny R. Stehlik | MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 15, 2023 to May 31, 2024 | |
| Madeline J. Stratemann | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Nov 6, 2020 to Nov 30, 2020 | |
| Anthony T. Triola | DISTRICT FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Jul 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2018 | |
| Lacey R. Williams | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Nov 15, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 | |
| Ari M. Zimmerman | MILITARY LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Dec 1, 2015 to Mar 31, 2017 |
Alumni interns · 80· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sasank Aduri | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Feb 18, 2022 to Apr 15, 2022 | |
| Isabella M. Allen | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 23, 2022 to Aug 5, 2022 | |
| Rebecca G. Barnett | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 22, 2020 to Apr 1, 2020 | |
| Richard B. Beverlin IV | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 16, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022 | |
| Hadlea E. Bothe | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 26, 2019 to Dec 6, 2019 | |
| Emily A. Boyd | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Feb 17, 2025 to May 26, 2025 | |
| William G. Chappell | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Apr 1, 2019 to May 10, 2019 | |
| Chambre L. Clawson | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 23, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 | |
| Catherine A. Cordova | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 8, 2023 to Dec 1, 2023 | |
| Blane A. Counsil | PAID INTERN | Jan 12, 2018 to May 1, 2018 | |
| Sarah K. Crocker | PAID INTERN | Jan 9, 2017 to Mar 31, 2017 | |
| Ethan V. Crowder | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 14, 2021 to Aug 4, 2021 | |
| Emma M. Cunningham | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 10, 2019 to Jul 7, 2019 | |
| Elizabeth D. Daniel | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 22, 2023 to Aug 1, 2023 | |
| Sydney M. Delavan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 26, 2021 to Aug 6, 2021 | |
| Yash A. Dhanji | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 16, 2023 to Apr 7, 2023 | |
| Keeli M. Escover | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 1, 2020 to Aug 14, 2020 | |
| Morgan T. Everitt | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 26, 2019 to Dec 12, 2019 | |
| Nicholas A. Favela | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Aug 17, 2020 to Nov 30, 2020 | |
| Marco N. Favro | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Apr 2, 2025 to Jun 6, 2025 | |
| John R. Flores | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 23, 2021 to Oct 29, 2021 | |
| Greer A. Geracci | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 12, 2021 to May 7, 2021 | |
| Lauren B. Hamilton | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 23, 2024 to Aug 12, 2024 | |
| Patrick D. Herrera | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 22, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022 | |
| Jared D. Herrick | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 30, 2022 to Jul 22, 2022 | |
| Bailee S. Higgins | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 1, 2020 to Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Jonathan M. Hill | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 28, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024 | |
| Haley E. Hudson | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 20, 2019 to Aug 16, 2019 | |
| Andrew O. Irisari | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 10, 2024 to Aug 3, 2024 | |
| Allison E. Itz | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 18, 2020 to Apr 1, 2020 | |
| Kendall L. Ivy | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Nov 7, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Cameron N. Kash | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 1, 2020 to Sep 4, 2020 | |
| Erin M. Kelley | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 18, 2022 to May 5, 2022 | |
| Chase V Kern | PAID INTERN | Jun 14, 2016 to Aug 12, 2016 | |
| Rebecca J. Kirby | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 22, 2020 to Aug 4, 2020 | |
| Harrison K. Kirkpatrick | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 17, 2021 to Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Fernando Lagunas | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Aug 1, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023 | |
| Christian T. Lawson | PAID INTERN | Sep 12, 2016 to Sep 30, 2016 | |
| Ryan S. Lindner | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 16, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022 | |
| Seth J. Little | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 20, 2021 to Jul 23, 2021 | |
| Carter S. Marchese | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 15, 2020 to Jul 31, 2020 | |
| Madeline G. Markham | PAID INTERN | May 14, 2018 to Aug 10, 2018 | |
| Samuel A. Masias | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 6, 2025 to Mar 21, 2025 | |
| Megan B. Mattson | PAID INTERN | Aug 28, 2017 to Dec 14, 2017 | |
| Hannah A. Mayfield | PAID INTERN | Jul 1, 2017 to Jul 14, 2017 | |
| Morgan C. McCullough | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 24, 2023 to Sep 15, 2023 | |
| Haven E. McEntire | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 16, 2025 to Jun 29, 2025 | |
| Hope E. McFarlin | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 30, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 | |
| Joely N. Mendez | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 30, 2023 to Dec 10, 2023 | |
| Elsa M. Miller | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 1, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 | |
| Grant B. Miller | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 3, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022 | |
| Meghan K. Monahan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 9, 2020 to Apr 1, 2020 | |
| Abby L. Newton | PAID INTERN | Aug 28, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 | |
| Preston J. Parr | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 15, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 | |
| Caroline G. Piskurich | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 12, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021 | |
| John M. Quinn | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 8, 2019 to Aug 16, 2019 | |
| Sarah E. Rains | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 29, 2022 to Dec 15, 2022 | |
| Laura C. Rativa | PAID INTERN | Apr 1, 2019 to May 3, 2019 | |
| Anna C. Raymer | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 26, 2024 to Dec 11, 2024 | |
| Sydney M. Rodriguez | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 6, 2025 to May 2, 2025 | |
| Sydney A. Russell | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 8, 2024 to May 7, 2024 | |
| Kailey Isabelle Saylor | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 9, 2023 to May 8, 2023 | |
| Carson W. Schwertner | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 10, 2019 to Jul 5, 2019 | |
| Ethan M. Scott | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 23, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022 | |
| Luke C. Shores | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 12, 2022 to Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Evelyn M. Smith | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 26, 2024 to Dec 6, 2024 | |
| Lensey M. Smohterman | PAID INTERN | Jan 8, 2016 to May 4, 2016 | |
| Caitlyn E. Stearns | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 9, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 | |
| Irelyn G. Thomson | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 3, 2024 to Aug 2, 2024 | |
| Andrew T. Truong | PAID INTERN | Aug 27, 2018 to Dec 14, 2018 | |
| Austin S. Turner | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 25, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021 | |
| Dominic J. Vargas | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Aug 19, 2024 to Nov 14, 2024 | |
| Luke A. Villarreal | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 15, 2024 to Apr 22, 2024 | |
| Alexander M. Volpe | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 3, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024 | |
| Evrhett R. White | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 10, 2021 to Jul 27, 2021 | |
| Dylan H. Williams | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Mar 8, 2024 to Apr 30, 2024 | |
| Georgia G. Williams | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 16, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 | |
| Taylor J. Wilson | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 23, 2021 to Dec 21, 2021 | |
| Jason A. Zhang | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 13, 2025 to Aug 20, 2025 | |
| David M. Zhou | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 28, 2024 to Aug 5, 2024 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
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Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2025
Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2025
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2023
Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 3, 2023
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2021
Jan 3, 2019 to Jan 3, 2021
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2019
Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2017
Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2015
Jan 3, 2013 to Jan 3, 2015
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2013
Jan 5, 2011 to Jan 3, 2013
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2011
Jan 6, 2009 to Jan 3, 2011
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2009
Jan 4, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2007
Jan 4, 2005 to Jan 3, 2007
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2005
Jan 7, 2003 to Jan 3, 2005
House · Texas 31st District
Republican
2003
Dec 3, 1827 to Mar 3, 1829
House · South Carolina 8th District
Jackson
1827
Dec 5, 1825 to Mar 3, 1827
House · South Carolina 8th District
Jackson
1825
Dec 1, 1823 to Mar 3, 1825
House · South Carolina 8th District
Jacksonian
1823
Dec 3, 1821 to Mar 3, 1823
House · South Carolina 9th District
Republican
1821
Career compensation across 3 roles · $869,187 total tracked.