Press Releases
Washington, DC -- Representatives André Carson (D-IN), a member of the Aviation Subcommittee; Don Young (R-AK), Chairman Emeritus of the Transportation Committee; and Rick Larsen, the Chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee, have reintroduced the bipartisan National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2021 (HR 3482 ). The legislation supports and promotes collaboration amongst civil, commercial, military and aviation sectors.
WASHINGTON—Reps. André Carson (D-IN) Ilhan Omar (D-MN), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) issued the following statement today on the attacks on Muslims during the holy month of Ramadan.
"We are horrified by the violent assault by Israeli forces on the Al Aqsa mosque, and the continued violent attacks on the Palestinian people during the holy month of Ramadan. More than 300 people were injured in the attack, 200 of whom have been hospitalized.
Indianapolis, IN -- Congressman André Carson (IN-07) will be hosting a virtual Youth Opportunities Fair thisWednesday, April 14thfrom 4-7 pm ET. The purpose of the event is to help connect young people in the Indianapolis area to a variety of local jobs, volunteer positions, and other enrichment opportunities.
Washington, D.C. – Representatives André Carson (IN-07) andGregPence (IN-06) introduced H.R. 1788, The Clean Energy Hydrogen Innovation Act, to expand the definition of hydrogen projects and advance innovation in clean and reliable hydrogen energy in Indiana and across the country.
Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson (IN-07) voted in favor of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which passed the House of Representatives. This sweeping legislation implements President Biden's plan to boldly address the ongoing public health and economic crises brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. The $1.9 trillion-dollar relief bill funds aggressive action to crush the virus and vaccinate Americans, keep kids in school safer, provide $1,400 direct payments to working families in addition to December's $600 down payment, and much more.
Washington, D.C. – RepresentativesAndré Carson (IN-07),Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01),Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05),and Chris Smith (NJ-04), reintroduced legislation to protect the safety of American citizens, by requiring the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on all commercial passenger aircraft to prevent terrorist attacks similar to 9/11.
Rep. André Carson (IN-07) made the following statement after voting to impeach President Trump for inciting insurrection and the attack against Congress and the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.
"It was a sad but necessary duty today to vote to impeach the president, again. But I swore an oath to protect and defend our Constitution, and our Democracy. That means Donald Trump must be removed from office before he does more damage, or more lives are endangered, or lost.
On learning today about the indictment of one of the domestic terrorists involved in the seditious attacks on the U.S. Capitol, Rep. André Carson (IN-07) said the following:
Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson (IN-07), the most senior Member of Indiana's Congressional Delegation, released the following statement on the start of the 117thCongress, which begins today.