Press Releases
September 11, 2012
Congressman Carson's Statement on the Anniversary of 9/11
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today released the following statement in recognition of the 11th anniversary of 9/11:
August 31, 2012
Congressman André Carson Congratulates Indy's Michele Jackson as a 2012 Angel in Adoption ™
Jackson to be Recognized at National Event in Washington, D.C.
August 15, 2012
Congressman Carson Now Accepting Applications for U.S. Service Academy Nominations
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson today announced that his office has begun accepting applications for nomination to the U.S. service academies. The deadline for application is November 1st.
August 3, 2012
75 Employers to Participate in Congressman Carson's Central Indiana Job Fair
August 1, 2012
Congressman André Carson to Host 3rd Annual Central Indiana Job Fair
June 28, 2012
Rep. Carson Calls Holder Vote "Political Stunt"
Congressman Carson released today the following statement after the House's vote to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress:
House Republicans today have made a mockery of the United States House of Representatives, reducing our important work to nothing more than a political stunt.
June 28, 2012
Rep. Carson's Statement on the Supreme Court's ACA Decision
Congressman Carson released today the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act:
The Affordable Care Act decision is not about a political party; it is about progress for the American people. It is an extraordinary victory for our seniors, for Americans with preexisting conditions, and for young people with insurance coverage through their parents.
May 17, 2012
Congressman Carson Debuts "Carson in Your Corner" Video Series
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today debuted the "Carson in Your Corner" video series to highlight constituent success stories in Indiana's 7th Congressional District. The video series will emphasize services available through contacting Carson's Office and introduce viewers to those who have benefitted from reaching out for help.
May 16, 2012
Rep. Carson Joins Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry and Local Organizations, Opposes Legislation that Rolls Back Protections in the Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today will vote against H.R. 4970, a Republican bill that undermines the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
May 10, 2012
Carson Holds Wall Street Accountable, Cosponsors Bill to Protect Consumers from Unnecessary Overdraft Fees
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. André Carson has signed on as an original cosponsor of the Overdraft Protection Act, a bill that codifies regulations that stop banks from charging overdraft fees unless consumers specifically request the coverage be provided. The bill also ensures that overdraft charges are reasonable and proportional to the overdraft amount.