Press Releases
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.
Indianapolis, IN – Congressman André Carson released the following statement on the recent police-involved shootings and local leaders' announced changes to law enforcement protocol:
"As Indianapolis continues to mourn the bright young lives lost over the last weeks, we are still processing what happened, and trying to figure out why. We need to get answers to the many unanswered questions – for accountability, transparency, and to prevent this from happening again.
Indianapolis, IN -- Congressman André Carson announced that the Indianapolis Airport Authority has received more than $50 million in federal grants as part of the CARES Act. This 2-trillion-dollar relief package, passed in March, provides for billions of dollars in support for aviation, which has been hurt by the global pandemic.
The grants are listed below:
$52,275,549 for Indianapolis International Airport
$69,000 for Eagle Creek Airpark
$20,000 for Indianapolis Downtown Airport
Washington, DC -- Congressman André Carson, one of three Muslims serving in the United States Congress, released the following statement marking the beginning of Ramadan: