Press Releases
Rep. Carson Elected as Ranking Member of T&I Economic Development Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. André Carson (IN-7) was elected today to serve as Ranking Member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Economic Development Subcommittee. He begins his new role immediately.
Carson Calls on Local Communities to Engage Young People in Aftermath of Trayvon Martin Case
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson joined prominent civil rights and community opinion leaders late last night for a national "No Justice No Sleep" conference call regarding the verdict in the State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman and how communities can move forward in the aftermath of the case.
Carson Statement on House Passage of the Farm Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement regarding the House's vote on the farm bill:
Rep. Carson Announces $3.9 Million in Department of Veterans Affairs Grants for Indianapolis Organizations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson announced today that United Way of Central Indiana, InteCare, Inc., and Volunteers of America of Indiana have received $3.9 million in Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) grants from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
With Civilian Defense Workers Facing Pay Cuts, Rep. Carson Calls on Republican Leaders to Begin Negotiations on Budget Compromise
Over 100 Days Since Senate Passed a Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. André Carson called on Speaker Boehner to appoint negotiators to work out a budget and replace sequestration, which is cutting the pay of over 600,000 civilian defense workers, including more than 10,000 here in Indiana, starting this week.
Congressman Carson Introduces Bill to Make College Search More Transparent
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson (IN-7) today introduced legislation that would clarify college employment placement statistics, providing more robust information to college seekers as they review their higher education options and assess which institutions and courses of study will provide the best career opportunities following graduation.
Carson Statement on Decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson (D-IN) released today the following statement after the Supreme Court issued decisions on the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8:
Carson Statement Regarding Supreme Court's Decision on Voting Rights Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its opinion in Shelby County v. Holder, invalidating Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act :
Carson Calls House Version of FARRM Act an "Affront to the Character of our Nation"
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson (D-IN) released today the following statement after H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management (FARRM) Act, failed in the U.S. House of Representatives:
Congressman Carson Statement Recognizing Juneteenth
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson (IN-7) released today the following statement commemorating the celebration of Juneteenth: