Media
Latest News
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) made the following statement after voting no on the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2026:
Next week marks one year since Donald Trump was sworn into office, giving Republicans control of both the White House and Congress.
In the last year, inflation has soared and everyday costs have become even more expensive. Health care. Grocery bills. Housing. Utility bills. Life is simply not affordable.
This is a direct result of extreme Republican policies, including:
Tax season is coming up, and I want to make sure you get the most out of it. That’s why my office is hosting a Tax Prep Seminar on Tuesday, January 13 at 5:00 pm at the Julia Carson Government Center. This is in collaboration with the IRS and the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic.
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in recognition of the 5th anniversary of a day that shook our nation -- the violent assault on the United States Capitol. On January 6, 2021, an armed mob stormed the people’s house in an assault on our democracy, the rule of law, and the peaceful transfer of power.
Trump’s move in Venezuela is a dangerous misuse of taxpayer dollars and an intolerable abuse of power. Only Congress has the power to declare war.
How can Trump pay for the forced removal of another country’s president—but can’t pay for children’s healthcare in his own country?
Congress must act now, in a bipartisan way, to stop this insanity.
As we close out the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on 2025 and how we’ve been able to make a difference for Indianapolis families.
This year brought new challenges with a new administration, but I focused on one core mission: being responsive, accessible, and an effective advocate for the people. I’m proud to share some highlights of this work.
Serving Constituents:
Tax credits for the Affordable Care Act are expiring December 31. That means in 2026, millions of Americans will see the cost of health insurance skyrocket.
Congress can and should act now – I joined 218 Members of Congress in signing a discharge petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits.
But Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House for the year, and a vote is not expected to happen before the tax credits expire on December 31.
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) made the following statement in reaction to Martin University’s announcement it will pause operations:
“Earlier this year, Indiana officials cut funding for Martin University, Indiana's only predominately Black institution of higher education. Now Martin is set to close its doors.
Washington, D.C.—The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson (D-IN) during today’s hearing titled, "The State of American Aviation."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) and Congressman André Carson (D-IN-07) introduced the “Safeguarding Americans from Fraudulent and Experimental (SAFE) Drugs Act of 2025” (H.R. 6509) to protect patients from untested, unapproved, and potentially dangerous mass compounded drugs.