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April 15, 2025

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

“Today’s announcement claims to address health issues in Indiana, but it restricts access to two of the most impactful programs on Hoosiers’ health – SNAP and Medicaid.

Issues:Health Care

April 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman André Carson (IN-07) is leading demands to restore funding to the US Forest Service. The Trump administration’s cuts to this agency have impacted nonprofits across the country, including Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) in Indianapolis.


March 31, 2025

Washington, DC — Today, Ranking Member Jim Himes (CT-04) led all Democrats on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in a letter to Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, calling for the Intelligence Community to conduct an independent investigation into the Signal group chat in which participants discussed detailed plans for an impending U.S. military attack on Houthi terrorists in Yemen.


March 31, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Representative André Carson (IN-07) has re-introduced H.R. 2411, the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act, with Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Senator Peter Welch (VT). This bill will end the congressionally and administratively mandated pause on funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). 


March 31, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS— Congressman André Carson (IN-07) is alerting Indianapolis residents about immediate changes to their online Social Security accounts.

As of this Saturday, March 29, the Social Security Administration is requiring individuals to transition to a new or existing Login.gov account or an ID.me account to access online services. Social Security beneficiaries will not be able to access online services until they make this change, but benefits are not expected to be impacted.


March 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: “Today, I voted to protect Americans from devastating cuts. 

Issues:Economy

March 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) made the following statement in response to the Trump administration identifying two federal buildings in Marion County for sale or closure, as well as the termination of contract funding for a new VA medical facility in Indianapolis: 

“DOGE is creating chaos and fear – and it’s hurting our veterans and our seniors.  

Issues:Veterans

March 5, 2025

WASHINGTON DC — Yesterday, UNRWA USA led a national coalition of 124 civil society organizations — including refugee, human rights, and humanitarian organizations — sent a letter to members of Congress urging the United States government to restore its funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in line with the forthcoming UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act 2025.


February 26, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S.


February 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN-07) announced that he was named House Democratic Deputy Whip for Policy, a role focused on strategic, long-term planning and coordination of policy priorities across the House Democratic Caucus. This position is appointed by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, the number two Democrat in the House of Representatives.

Issues:Economy