Press Releases
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:
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.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) announced his selection as the top Democrat on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, to serve as the Ranking Member. This leadership role encompasses the Subcommittee’s oversight of all aspects of civil aviation, including safety, airport infrastructure, labor, international issues, and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Washington, D.C. - Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN) today introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that, during any future government shutdowns, the U.S. National Airspace System and those responsible for its safe, efficient operation are protected from any lapses in federal funding.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Representative Andre Carson (D-IN) released the following statements as air traffic controllers missed their first full paycheck due to the Republican shutdown.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As the Trump shutdown continues to threaten childcare and early education across the nation, Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03), and Reps. André Carson (IN-07) and Jahana Hayes (CT-05) introduced the Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act, a bill to permanently establish and protect the Office of Head Start and its 12 regional offices.