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September 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Judy Chu (CA-28) and André Carson (IN-07) today introduced a resolution recognizing the tragedy of the September 11th attacks, and the hatred, xenophobia, and racism that have plagued Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian, and Sikh communities across America since the attack.


September 8, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 3, 2025, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved Congressman André Carson’s (IN-07) amendment to the FEMA Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669). 
 
Carson's amendment requires FEMA to notify Congress within seven days of awarding any grant, including details like the recipient’s name, amount of the grant, and project location. The amendment aims to improve oversight and public trust in FEMA’s disaster relief programs and applies to all FEMA grants, including Non-Profit Security Grants.

August 15, 2025

August 15, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) – Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA), André Carson (D-IN), and Judy Chu (D-CA) today introduced the Fulbright Teacher's Loan Forgiveness Act, legislation to expand student debt relief qualification under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for participants in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange and Teaching Assistant programs. 


August 1, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN—As the 2025 Indiana State Fair kicks off, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) is highlighting his bill to improve amusement park ride safety.


July 24, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) re-introduced the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act) to protect Americans from the wrongful use of their creative or artistic expression against them in criminal and civil proceedings.  


July 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) made the following statement:

“In May of this year, I formally requested confirmation of reports that Camp Atterbury in my home state would be used for ICE detainment. Earlier this week, I finally received confirmation of the plan. Unfortunately, the Department of Homeland Security’s response did not include answers to my detailed questions about the impact on our nation’s military readiness and national security.

Issues:Immigration

July 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Gun Safety Incentive Act. The bill promotes safe gun storage practices by providing a federal tax credit for individuals who purchase certified firearm safes and secure storage devices.
 
This incentive supports gun owners who take steps to store their firearms safely – an action proven to reduce the risk of accidents, suicides, and theft.

July 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) announced he will introduce the Gun Safety Incentive Act to promote safe gun storage practices when the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to reconvene next week.  


June 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—On Friday, June 13, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) made the following statement: 


June 12, 2025
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (D-OH-11) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) have filed resolutions in the House and Senate recognizing June as Black Music Month.
Issues:Education