Troy Carter on Environment

	Troy Carter on Environment

Prioritize environmental justice

[At his inauguration]: "I will serve our district with every fiber of my being to ensure everyone has the chance to fulfill their hopes and dreams," he said after taking the oath from Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. "There's a lot of hard work ahead. Our district and the entire country need Congress to prioritize COVID relief, economic recovery, criminal justice reformand environmental justice. Now is the time for us to work together to put our country first." Source: Lafayette Daily Advertiser on 2020 LA-2 House race , Apr 24, 2021

Prioritize criminal justice reform

Supports Green New Deal but not parts that would hurt LA

Both candidates said they supported Biden's decision to stop issuing new oil and gas leases in the Gulf of Mexico while the administration considers whether royalty rates should be adjusted to reflect climate change. Carter said the nation should "wean itself off fossil fuels" but stressed the industry's importance to Louisiana. "I support the framework of the Green New Deal. But the Green New Deal in totality has issues that would devastate Louisiana." Source: The Center Square Louisiana on 2020 LA-2 House race , Apr 16, 2021

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