Press Releases

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson released the following statement this morning in response to the news that IMPD veteran patrol officer Perry Renn was killed last night in a shootout on the city's Eastside.

"My heart goes out to the family and friends of Officer Renn. Our city lost a brave law enforcement officer last night, and we grieve with those he leaves behind.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman André Carson introduced the Emerging Business Encouragement (EBE) Act, which will help emerging businesses compete for federal contracts and obtain access to federally backed loans as they get off the ground.

Emerging businesses face obstacles that are distinctly different from more well established small businesses. Under the EBE Act, the Small Business Administration (SBA) would create a new designation for an Emerging Business Enterprises (EBE) based on the company's age, size and total compensation.

WASHINGTON – Congressman André Carson issued this statement following the announcement that President Obama has accepted the resignation of Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki:

WASHINGTON – Congressman André Carson issued the following statement on the passing of Presidential Medal of Freedom winner, civil rights advocate, renowned poet, author and Professor Dr. Maya Angelou:

"Today, America lost one of its most original, effective and passionate voices. Dr. Maya Angelou not only spoke to us, but she spoke of us, painting a picture of our nation with words. She showed us that we can always be more than the labels and limitations others place on us. She taught that we have a duty to stand up for those among us who are treated as less.

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki asking for a review of VA facilities in Indiana in light of recent problems discovered at other facilities nationwide and longtime concerns about backlogged services and benefits.

The letter echoes concerns Carson raised in an op-ed piece published in the Indianapolis Star on Memorial Day:

INDIANAPOLIS -- Congressman André Carson (IN-07) issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Mike Pence's proposal to expand the Healthy Indiana Plan instead of expanding Medicaid to cover hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers for whom health insurance is out of reach:

WASHINGTON – Congressman André Carson (IN-07) today released a list of provisions he successfully included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), annual federal legislation that authorizes spending and sets policy for the for United States military and Department of Defense. The NDAA will be considered by the full House during the week of May 19.

Carson worked closely with Democrats and Republicans, including Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02), to make sure the Hoosier needs and concerns are addressed in the legislation.

WASHINGTON -- Congressman André Carson issued the following statement today regarding the kidnapping of girls and young women in Nigeria:

"As a Muslim and the father of a young girl, I strongly condemn the actions of this group and support American efforts to locate and rescue these young women. I would also ask our partners in the international community to be vigilant and work together to find the missing girls and return them to their families. These horrific actions cannot stand, and we join our hearts in prayer for these young women."

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