Press Releases
April 27, 2012
Republicans Playing Games with Student Loan Bill, Undermining Health of Women and Children
Rep. André Carson votes against H.R. 4628
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4628, a Republican bill that undermines bipartisan efforts to prevent the doubling of student loan interest rates for nearly 7.4 million Americans. The Republican bill makes dangerous cuts to women's and children's health services and protects big oil.
March 30, 2012
Congressman André Carson Announces the Damien Center and City of Indianapolis as Recipients of $1.4 Million Federal Grant
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $1.4 million grant to the City of Indianapolis, which will benefit the Damien Center, a local organization serving persons in Central Indiana who are affected by HIV/AIDS.
March 28, 2012
Rep. André Carson Now Accepting Submissions for 2012 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson today announced that his office is now accepting submissions for the 2012 Congressional Art Competition. The competition, entitled "An Artistic Discovery", highlights the artwork of high school students in Indiana's 7th Congressional District, with the winning piece being displayed at the United States Capitol Building.
March 26, 2012
Rep. André Carson's Statement on the Passing of Marilyn Glick
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement regarding the passing of local philanthropist Marilyn Glick:
March 26, 2012
Rep. André Carson's Statement on the Passing of Rev. Boniface Hardin
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement regarding the passing of Martin University founder Rev. Boniface Hardin:
Over the weekend, our community bid farewell to a devoted and passionate leader, a man who shepherded our great city through times of racial tumult and galvanized a new era of educational opportunity for the young men and women of our community.
March 20, 2012
Rep. André Carson Introduces Bill to Raise Awareness about the Dangers of Synthetic Drugs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman André Carson (D-IN) introduced H.R. 4205, which calls upon the Office of National Drug Control Policy to include a public service announcement on the dangers of synthetic drugs as part of it national youth anti-drug media campaign. This bill requires no additional funding and addresses a growing public health and safety concern.
March 15, 2012
Rep. Carson Asks Secretary Panetta to Expedite Implementation of Military Mental Health Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman André Carson (IN-7) directed a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta requesting the expedited implementation of portions of his Service Members Mental Health Screening Act, which was signed into law by President Barack Obama as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Indiana congressional delegation today sent a letter to President Barack Obama expressing strong support for Governor Mitch Daniels' request that the administration provide Public Assistance to five counties in southern Indiana impacted by the recent severe tornadoes and storms. Yesterday the governor asked that a Major Disaster Area Declaration be declared for Clark, Jefferson, Scott, Ripley and Washington counties.
March 7, 2012
Rep. Carson's Statement on Peyton Manning's Exit from the Colts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson (D-IN) released today the following statement regarding Peyton Manning's exit from the Indianapolis Colts:
I have no doubt I join every Colt fan in the nation today in expressing sadness that Peyton Manning will not finish his storied career in Indianapolis.
March 6, 2012
Rep. André Carson's Statement on the Passing of Rep. Donald Payne
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson (D-IN) released today the following statement after the news of the passing of Rep. Donald Payne (D-NJ):
I am deeply saddened to learn of Congressman Payne's passing. Rep. Payne possessed an unwavering commitment and dedication to all those he served, devoting his entire professional life to the pursuit of justice and equality for his neighbors near and far.