Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN) and Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC) introduced bipartisan legislation that provides better research and resources for the study and treatment of rare diseases. The Rare diseases Advancement, Research, and Education (RARE) Act(H.R 4228) will expand the ability of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) to study rare diseases by improving treatment, research, and diagnostics of rare diseases through new and existing programs.
Indianapolis, IN – Congressman André Carson (D-IN), has introduced House Resolution 539, legislation that supports the goals and ideals of the American Legion as the Indianapolis-based wartime veterans service organization celebrates its centennial.
Indianapolis, IN – Congressman André Carson, one of three Muslims serving in the United States Congress and a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on the change to Kashmir's special status by the Indian government.
Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson (D-IN) issued the following statement on Director Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
"I extend my thanks to Director Mueller for coming to Capitol Hill today to testify before my committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Judiciary Committee. I hold deep respect for Director Mueller's years of distinguished service to our country, and his role spearheading the thorough and impartial investigation of foreign meddling in our elections.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral arguments in Republicans' Texas v. U.S. lawsuit, Rep. André Carson responded to the GOP's latest efforts to strike down protections for people with pre-existing conditions, as well as every last benefit and protection provided by the Affordable Care Act. Rep. Carson highlighted the devastating impact that the GOP lawsuit could have on hard-working families throughout Indiana.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN) led more than 100 Members of Congress in sending a bipartisan letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao supporting the installation of secondary cockpit barriers and urging full implementation of safety requirements authorized last year in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2018.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The Department of Labor has awarded a grant to a local organization that will help expand employment opportunities for formerly incarcerated people in the Indianapolis community.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, Rep. André Carson voted to pass H.R. 3401, a $4.5 billion emergency border supplemental appropriations bill to address the urgent humanitarian situation at the U.S. southern border. The bill provides significant funding for priorities to meet the needs of vulnerable children, including food, water, medical services, legal assistance, support services for unaccompanied children, alternatives to detention, and refugee services.
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. André Carson (D-IN), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released this statement following President Trump's announcement that he is issuing new economic sanctions on Iran. The move comes several days after the President abruptly halted planned air strikes against the nation after it shot down a U.S. drone over the Strait of Hormuz.
WASHINGTON, DC – Last night the House of Representatives passed an amendment introduced by Rep. André Carson that will increase funding to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) from the Department of Defense (DoD) by four million dollars above current levels.
This boost in funding will help strengthen DoD's investments in the physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering programs at HBCUs, which will help to advance cutting-edge defense and national security research conducted at these institutions.