Press Releases
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.
INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson (IN-07) will hold a press conference tomorrow, Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Edna Martin Christian Center in Indianapolis to announce new legislation he introduced in Congress to provide assistance to the millions of Americans currently living in a food desert.
Today, over 29 million people, almost 10 percent of the U.S. population, live without ready access to affordable, nutritious food, including thousands of Hoosiers. In 2014, a report named Indianapolis the worst in the country for food deserts.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. André Carson (D-IN), released the following statement:
Washington, DC – Today, the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously passed an amendment sponsored by Congressman André Carson (D-IN) that would improve flight safety by requiring the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on new passenger airplanes.