Press Releases

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Carson issued the following statement opposing President Trump's national emergency declaration:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Carson issued the following statement after he was named the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Congressman Carson will also sit on the Strategic Technologies and Advanced Research Subcommittee.

Washington, D.C.— Representatives André Carson (IN-07), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), and Peter King (NY-02) have introduced legislation to protect the safety of American citizens by requiring the installation of secondary cockpits barriers on most commercial aircraft to prevent terrorist attacks similar to 9/11. The Saracini Enhanced Aviation Safety Act of 2019 [H.R.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, Congressman Carson issued the following statement celebrating the start of Black History Month.

"Each year, Black History Month presents a unique opportunity for us to celebrate the rich heritage and expansive contributions African Americans have made to our country. This year, as we commemorate 400 years since the first Africans arrived in the American colonies, I encourage all Hoosiers to take time to explore African American history.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman André Carson issued the following statement on reintroduction of H.R. 804, the Transition-To-Success Mentoring Act, which would establish a mentoring program for at-risk students.

"Students can benefit immensely from working with a mentor," said Congressman Carson. "My bill would give more at-risk students the opportunity to participate in high-quality mentoring programs during a particularly challenging time in their lives, and help make sure students have a strong support network to carry them through high school."

INDIANAPOLIS, IN- On Friday, January 25, Congressman Carson will partner with the City of Indianapolis to connect federal employees affected by the government shutdown to resources in Indianapolis. The event will feature community organizations offering assistance in a variety of areas to qualified federal employees who are impacted by the shutdown.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, Congressman Carson issued the following statement in commemoration of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"Today, we honor the legacy of a man who reminded all of us of our shared humanity by pushing love over hate and peace over division. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s message continues to resonate today, inspiring us to set aside our prejudices and pursue opportunity and justice for all people.

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, President Trump again put politics above national security by canceling Speaker Nancy Pelosi's military flight to Afghanistan. Speaker Pelosi was traveling overseas to reassure our NATO allies and meet our troops fighting terrorists in Afghanistan. What she learned would have helped Congress better support our men and women in uniform as they stand up to threats around the world.