Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman André Carson voted for the ‘Delivering for America Act' (H.R. 8015), which was passed by the House of Representatives. The bill stops the Trump Administration from making harmful changes to the United States Postal Service (USPS) that shatter its ability to provide timely and reliable service.
The prohibitions in the bill will last until January 2021, or until the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the bill prohibits:
Washington, DC -- Congressman Carson announced significant victories for Hoosiers and all Americans in H.R. 7617, the second "minibus" of fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills, which passed the House today. This includes an important amendment Congressman Carson offered that secures an additional $5 million dollars for pancreatic cancer research, including early detection, at the Department of Defense (DoD).
Indianapolis, IN — Congressman André Carson released the following statement on the death of former Indiana Governor Joe Kernan.
Washington, DC-- Congressman André Carson (D-IN), the most senior Muslim Member of Congress, and one of three serving in the 116th Congress, released the following statement on the House passage of the NO BAN Act, a bill he proudly co-authored. This legislation would overturn President Trump's executive order banning otherwise eligible individuals from entering the U.S.
Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson (D-IN) lauded the House's passage of this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes an amendment he authored that will authorize five million dollars for a pancreatic cancer early detection initiative (EDI) at the Department of Defense (DoD). The provision will provide critical funding needed for more research and an early detection initiative (EDI) under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) at DoD.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman André Carson voted in favor of H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which passed the House of Representatives. This bold, transformative legislation reimagines the culture of policing in America with unprecedented reforms to curb police brutality, end racial profiling, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement and build greater trust between law enforcement and our communities.
Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson (D-IN) has introduced legislation to honor the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic through the creation of a memorial quilt. The COVID-19 Memorial Quilt Act of 2020 (H.R. 7161) inspired by the iconic NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, authorizes development of a plan to design, create, and display a memorial quilt commemorating the Americans who died from COVID-19.
Indianapolis, IN -- Congressman André Carson (D-IN) released the following statement after the passing of Center Township Constable Mark A. Duncan.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Center Township Constable Mark "Tony" Duncan. Tony was part of my family. He served as a mentor, friend and confidant to me and to my grandmother, the late Rep. Julia Carson.
"Beginning at a young age, Tony took me under his wings, imparting political wisdom and serving as a role model. With his passing, our city has lost years of political wisdom that was unmatched to many.
Washington, DC -- Congressman André Carson lauded the House of Representatives' passage of the Heroes Act, the House's latest legislation to address the continuing COVID-19 crisis and provide desperately needed support for struggling families and essential workers. It provides funds for testing and tracing measures, key support for frontline workers and strengthened assistance for the American people.