Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07), Ranking Member of the House Economic Development Subcommittee, Senator Joe Donnelly and Mayor Joe Hogsett, joined the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Agency (EDA) in announcing a generous grant to Indianapolis. This $355,000 grant will be used to better support the city’s regional economic initiatives and fully develop the opportunities available through Indy’s federal ‘Promise Zone’ designation.
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Carson voted to approve the publication of a newly declassified section of the 2002 Joint Congressional Inquiry into Intelligence Community activities before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001. Since the report was made public, the American people have been looking for the release of these 28 pages to better understand how and why this tragedy occurred.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN ), released the following statement:
“Too often, it takes tragedies like the two we have seen this week in Louisiana and Minnesota to highlight the problems we still face in America.
“It is my hope that as the victims’ families cope with their terrible losses, communities across America will honor Alton Sterling and Philando Castile by ensuring all individuals are protected equally under the law.
Washington, DC - In the wake of the horrific act of hate and terror in Orlando last week– the deadliest mass shooting in American history – Rep. Andre Carson is today demanding that Speaker Ryan not recess the House without allowing a vote on gun violence prevention legislation to keep the American people safe.
Washington, DC - "I join Americans and the world in mourning the victims of the Orlando shooting and praying for their families. This is a heartless and brutal attack on the LGBT community and everyone who values freedom and equality.
"We don't know all the details but it is clear that this is an act of hate. While we struggle to come to terms with this tragedy, we must not and will not succumb to fear.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07), announced $4.3 million in new federal grants that will support AmeriCorps members serving throughout Indiana. The grants are administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency that oversees AmeriCorps.
For Immediate Release
Contacts:
Jessica Gail (202) 226-7759 (Carson)
Twaun Samuel (202) 225-2201 (Waters)
Emily Hampsten (202) 225-4061 (Quigley)
Brett Morrow (202) 225-4755 (Ellison)
Dan Lindner (202 225-2435 (Grijalva)
Waters, Carson, Ellison, Grijalva, and Quigley Applaud Transportation Accessibility Performance Measure in THUD
Measure will Assess Transportation System’s Connectivity to Job Opportunities and Services
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman André Carson spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in celebration of the upcoming 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.
“I stand here today as a Hoosier that is proud of our state’s long racing heritage,” Carson said. “I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing all those involved with the race over the last century—from the staff, to the pit crews, to the drivers, and especially to the fans who’ve come out to the track each year.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives approved a bill introduced by Rep. André Carson (IN-07) to name the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Headquarters in Washington as the Ariel Rios Federal Building. The bill overwhelmingly passed by a vote of 401-0.
ATF agent Rios, 28, was murdered by drug traffickers in 1982. He was the first ATF agent killed by hostile action.
WASHINGTON, DC - This week, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved abill introduced by Rep. André Carson (IN-07) to name the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Headquarters in Washington as the Ariel Rios Federal Building.
ATF agent Rios, 28, was murdered by drug traffickers in 1982. He was the first ATF agent killed by hostile action.