Press Releases
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.
Washington, DC – "I am deeply concerned by President Trump's decision to overturn longstanding U.S. policy by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating our embassy. This decision is likely to drive serious unrest across the region, unacceptably putting countless innocent people at risk. It makes lasting peace much more difficult to achieve, makes Israel less secure, and ignores competing Palestinian claims for parts of Jerusalem, which should be resolved through peace negotiations and not unilateral U.S. action.
Washington, DC - Today Congressman André Carson voted against a harmful Republican tax bill that would explode the deficit, increase taxes on the middle class and fail to simplify the tax code. In response, he released this statement:
"We all want lower taxes and a simpler tax code, but the goal should be to make our middle-class stronger.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andre Carson released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day, which is observed each year on November 11th:
"On Veterans Day, we honor veterans of all eras, our service members, and our military families for their service and sacrifices defending our great nation.
"Our country is home to over 20 million veterans, including over 400,000 living in Indiana. These men and women have courageously served and protected our freedom at home and abroad.
WASHINGTON, DC - Historically, funding for public health priorities such as the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) has had strong bipartisan support. Unfortunately, today Republicans forced a vote on a partisan bill that would provide healthcare for some at the expense of others, undermining these programs, cutting other essential health programs, and weakening coverage for too many Americans.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman André Carson (D-IN) released the following statement in response to the tax bill released by House Republicans:
"This week, Republicans unveiled a tax bill written by millionaires, for millionaires, that will ultimately be paid for by low and middle-income families through brutal cuts to programs people rely on.
Washington, DC – Today, November 1, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) and other House Intelligence Committee members will hold an open hearing with Facebook, Twitter, and Google to learn more about Russia's use of social media to exert influence in the 2016 election campaign.
Scheduled witnesses for the hearing include:
Colin Stretch, Vice President and General Counsel, Facebook Inc.
Sean Edgett, Acting General Counsel, Twitter Inc.
Kent Walker, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Google Inc.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) released the following statement highlighting the start of the 2018 Open Enrollment Period on November 1, when Hoosiers can choose and enroll in the health insurance plan of their choice:
Washington, DC - Congressman André Carson (IN-07) released the following statement today on the shooting in Las Vegas:
"I join Americans and the world in mourning the victims of last night's shooting in Las Vegas. While I pray for their families during this incredibly difficult time, they deserve more than our ‘thoughts and prayers.' They, like all Americans, deserve to live in a country that values their lives enough to take decisive action to stop gun violence.