Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Next Tuesday, February 20, Congressman André Carson (D-IN) will join Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (D-CA), IndyGo President Mike Terry, and other community and business leaders for a ‘Make It In America' roundtable discussion on our nation's infrastructure needs and the work being done in Indianapolis.
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, the U.S. House of Representative's Natural Resources Committee will hold a hearing on H.R. 4851, the Kennedy- King Establishment Act, legislation that would establish MLK Park in Indianapolis as a National Historic Site within the National Park Service. Congressman André Carson (D-IN) will testify at the hearing, which will be hosted by the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
INDIANAPOLIS - In an effort to support our nation's veterans and thank them for their service, the office of U.S. Congressman André Carson (D-IN) delivered over 5,200 Valentine's Day cards prepared by Hoosier school children to veterans across Central Indiana this week.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman André Carson (IN-07) released the following statement tonight on President Trump's State of the Union address:
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman André Carson announced his bipartisan and bicameral efforts to recognize the importance of Kennedy-King Park in Indianapolis ahead of the 50th anniversary of Senator Robert Kennedy's famous speech. These efforts include legislative and executive actions.
Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson, (D- IN) released the following statement on the short-term funding bill that passed the House of Representatives this evening:
"Tonight I voted against a continuing resolution that would fund the government for one month at the expense of millions of vulnerable Americans.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman André Carson issued the following statement after House Republicans voted to advance a tax bill that will significantly harm the American middle class:
"Today, House Republicans passed their dangerous, deficit-exploding tax proposal.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Carson released the following statement, in advance of Friday's Open Enrollment deadline on healthcare.gov:
"The last day to sign up for 2018 coverage on healthcare.gov is this Friday," said Carson. "Signing up means peace of mind—and it's easy. Don't miss your chance to enroll on healthcare.gov!"
Washington, DC – Nearly 100 members of Congress, led by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO), André Carson (D-IN) and Beto O'Rourke (D-TX), today sent letters to top House and Senate leaders on both sides of the aisle urging bipartisan cooperation in finding a way to responsibly extend funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, which was allowed to lapse on September 30.
Washington, DC - Today I voted against a stop-gap bill to fund the government for two weeks. While avoiding a government shutdown is critical, I cast my vote in the hope that Congress will act to pass a responsible and long overdue FY 2018 spending bill, and provide funding for key, time-sensitive programs that we have yet to address.