Press Releases

Congressman Carson Introduces Bill to Strengthen School-Based Mentoring Programs and Address High School Dropout Rates

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson introduced the Transition-To-Success Mentoring Act, legislation that would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to award grants to local education agencies to prepare at-risk students for transition from middle school to high school.

Congressman Carson Highlights 48^th Anniversary of Medicare Being Signed into Law

Notes that the Affordable Care Act Has Improved Medicare, Including Providing $10.7 Million in Rx Drug Savings for Seniors in 7^th District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson marked the 48^th anniversary of the enactment of Medicare, which was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965.

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.