Press Releases
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:
Washington, DC -- Congressman André Carson released the following statement on the passage of "The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act."
Indianapolis, IN -- Congressman André Carson released the following statement on the death of Indianapolis police officer, Breann Leath, who lost her life in the line of duty:
Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman André Carson released this statement after the passage of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic Security), a historic bill that puts families and workers first, which will now go to the President's desk for his signature.
Indianapolis, IN – Rep. André Carson released the following statement on his decision to cancel his upcoming Youth Opportunities Fair and temporarily suspend face-to-face meetings in an effort to protect constituents from the spread of COVID-19:
Indianapolis, IN – Rep. André Carson released the following statement on the presence of COVID19 (Coronavirus) in Indiana:
"Today the Indiana State Department of Health announced the first instance of a presumptive-positive case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our state. Following this announcement, Governor Holcomb declared a public health emergency to streamline our state's response to this virus.
Washington, DC – Rep. André Carson released the following statement in response to threats to Indianapolis transit projects.
"I am extremely concerned by any attempt to prevent Indianapolis from becoming a world class city, and that is exactly what this anti-transit legislation does. It's a poison pill that seeks to destroy our vision for quality mass transit in our city.
Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson released the following statement on the U.S government's response to the outbreak of COVID-19, otherwise known as the Coronavirus.