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May 15, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) voted for a bipartisan funding bill that includes the congressman’s amendment to strengthen funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program.
 
The Carson amendment increases funding for the VA Medical and Prosthetic Research Program to $994 million.

May 13, 2026
WASHINGTON – President Trump is set to meet with General Secretary Xi Jinping in Beijing May 14-15. The Trump Administration has conducted no formal public consultation on a potential U.S.-People’s Republic of China (PRC) deal, nor has it consulted with Congress.

April 16, 2026

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: 


April 16, 2026

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. 

Issues:Immigration

April 11, 2026

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.


April 9, 2026

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.


March 23, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation André Carson released the following statement regarding reports that the Trump administration sent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to airports across the country.
 

March 23, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Joint statement of 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 Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member André Carson (D-IN) regarding the runway accident at LaGuardia Airport in New York City:


March 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07), who serves as a senior member of the House Intelligence Committee, pressed Trump administration officials at the committee’s annual Worldwide Threats Hearing.  Congressman Carson questioned Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, Director of the CIA John Ratcliffe, and others on the administration’s justification for the Iran war, following the death of Hoosier service member Captain Seth Koval.

March 17, 2026

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Travel Association joined Congressman André Carson, Visit Indy and the Indiana Destination Development Corporation, along with legislative and local business leaders for a “Travel Works for America” Power Hour at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum on March 11. The discussion focused on opportunities to support the travel industry now and in the future, and national and local priorities for the industry.