Carson Amendments Advance Humanitarian and Economic Priorities

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) offered seven amendments to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) funding bill in the U.S. House of Representatives for Fiscal Year 2027. The Carson amendments advance key humanitarian priorities to support the world’s most vulnerable populations – including communities across Africa and Palestinian refugees – while strengthening U.S. supply chains and addressing national security concerns.

 

“This administration’s USAID cuts have already contributed to hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths globally,” said Congressman Carson. “We need to restore and strengthen our humanitarian presence because it’s the right thing to do, and it’s important for our global economy. In today’s interconnected world, what happens abroad – whether it be the spread of disease or supply chain disruptions – impacts Hoosiers here at home.”

 

The following Carson amendments will be considered by the House Rules Committee today: 

 

This amendment restores $22.232 million in funding for the African Development Bank to help build infrastructure, support economic growth, and lift people across Africa out of poverty. It also strengthens U.S. partnerships across the continent and gives African countries a better alternative to predatory loans from China.

 

This amendment restores $25 million for the World Bank’s International Development Association, which supports some of the world’s poorest countries. These funds help communities meet basic needs, grow their economies, and avoid being pushed deeper into debt by China.

 

This amendment increases funding by $4 million for satellite transmissions and internet freedom programs. It will help people living under extreme censorship get access to independent news and stay connected to the outside world.

 

This amendment expresses support for funding the Economic Resilience Initiative at $170 million, which would help partner countries build stronger supply chains and ensure the United States has access to the critical minerals we need for manufacturing and national security. It will help countries resist economic pressure from China, while also making America less dependent on foreign supply chain vulnerabilities.

 

This amendment restores $50 million in funding for UN peacekeeping. This funding helps UN peacekeepers protect civilians, reduce violence, and keep conflicts from turning into larger crises that could cost more lives and demand a larger U.S. response.

 

This amendment removes strict funding limits on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) to ensure humanitarian assistance can reach Palestinians most effectively. By keeping food, healthcare, and schools funded, the change aims to sustain essential services and prevent further deterioration of humanitarian conditions.

 

This amendment removes a section of the bill that threatens to cut off all U.S. funding to the United Nations over unreasonable staffing rules. Removing this section keeps vital diplomatic channels open and prevents sudden, widespread disruption to global humanitarian programs.