Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson (IN-07), applauded the House's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2022 The NDAA is a sweeping bill that each year authorizes our nation's annual spending to fund America's armed forces. This year's bill contains historic changes to promote resilience, innovation, and competition, and contains quality of life improvements for service members and their families.
Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson (IN-07), the Dean of the Indiana Congressional Delegation, and Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (IN-01) released the following statement after President Biden nominated Zachary Myers to serve as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana and Clifford Johnson to serve as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana. The two lawmakers formally recommended them for these vital roles.
Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson (D-IN) has introduced legislation that will help uncover threats to our national security from white supremacist groups in America and around the globe. Carson is a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) and chairs the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence and Counterproliferation (C3).
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.