Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) introduced the Summer Meals for Kids Act to ensure every state opts in to the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program, which is designed to provide food aid to kids during the summer months.Each summer, millions of children across the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative James E. Clyburn (SC-06), Chair of the Democratic Faith Working Group, and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), with Representatives Andre Carson (IN-07), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Hank Johnson (GA-07), and Ro Khanna (CA-17) led 119 Democratic Members in a letter condemning the establishment of the bicameral, anti-Muslim, self-styled “Sharia-Free America Caucus,” which would promote legislation that discriminates against the faith tradition of American Muslims.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Carson voted to advance the Build America 250 Act, which includes Carson’s amendment to improve motorcycle safety. The bill passed out of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and will advance to the House floor in the coming weeks.
WASHINGTON – The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party held a hearing titled China’s Campaign to Steal America’s AI Edge.
The following witnesses provided testimony:
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) voted in favor of H.R. 1689 to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. Congressman Carson signed a discharge petition to force the bill to a vote – a process that moves a bill to the floor when Republican leadership refuses to act. H.R. 1689 passed the House floor today 224-204.
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, the Office of Congressman André Carson – along with community partners, Citizens Energy Group, AES Indiana, and the Indy Energy Assistance Program – served over 219 Indianapolis residents at a utility resource fair. These individuals received one-on-one assistance from utility providers, help applying for federal utility assistance, and connections to local resources.
BUNKER HILL, IN—Today, following an oversight visit, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) called for an end to ICE detention at Miami Correctional Facility and for full investigations into two recent deaths in custody.
Lorth Sim, 59, died in ICE custody at Miami Correctional on February 16, 2026. Tuan Van Bui, 55, died at Miami Correctional on April 1 — two deaths in ICE custody in less than two months.