Press Releases

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Congressman André Carson released the following statement regarding the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.

INDIANAPOLIS - Congressman André Carson will speak tomorrow during the 23rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Indiana Holiday Celebration. The event will include the unveiling of a bronze bust honoring Congressman Carson's grandmother, Julia Carson, who was the first African American and first woman to represent the 7^th Congressional District of Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Congressman André Carson announced today his list of nominees for attendance at one of the United States Service Academies. Nominated students will be considered for acceptance to the Class of 2018, and if accepted, will receive an all-expenses paid education.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — I join countless Americans who today mourn the loss of Congressman Andy Jacobs, Jr.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andre Carson issued the following statement on the issue of unemployment. The House is scheduled to adjourn for the year this evening.

Washington, DC -- "I would like to congratulate my friend, Congressman Mel Watt, on being confirmed today as Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. The House of Representatives will lose a champion for the middle class but our nation gains an experienced and dedicated public servant to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency at a very important time."

Indianapolis, IN – "With the death of Nelson Mandela, we have lost one the greatest leaders in the advancement of equality and human rights. Mandela led an extraordinary effort to defeat apartheid through non-violence and peace."

Washington, D.C. – On December 4, Rep. André Carson (D-IN) will host a briefing in partnership with Volunteers for America, Annie E. Casey Foundation, and the Sesame Workshop on issues affecting the children of incarcerated parents. Notably, the popular children's program Sesame Street recently added a character named Alex who is the child of an incarcerated parent.