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March 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC: “Today, I voted to protect Americans from devastating cuts. 

Issues:Economy

March 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) made the following statement in response to the Trump administration identifying two federal buildings in Marion County for sale or closure, as well as the termination of contract funding for a new VA medical facility in Indianapolis: 

“DOGE is creating chaos and fear – and it’s hurting our veterans and our seniors.  

Issues:Veterans

March 5, 2025

WASHINGTON DC — Yesterday, UNRWA USA led a national coalition of 124 civil society organizations — including refugee, human rights, and humanitarian organizations — sent a letter to members of Congress urging the United States government to restore its funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), in line with the forthcoming UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act 2025.


February 26, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S.


February 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN-07) announced that he was named House Democratic Deputy Whip for Policy, a role focused on strategic, long-term planning and coordination of policy priorities across the House Democratic Caucus. This position is appointed by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, the number two Democrat in the House of Representatives.

Issues:Economy

February 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN-07) announced that he was named House Democratic Deputy Whip for Policy, a role focused on strategic, long-term planning and coordination of policy priorities across the House Democratic Caucus. This position is appointed by Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, the number two Democrat in the House of Representatives. 

Issues:Economy

February 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN-07) made the following statement on funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

 “For years, I’ve worked to increase funding to NIH because it is one of the best returns on investment we can make. Slashing NIH funding is dangerous and short-sighted, no matter which way you look at it.


February 7, 2025

Washington, DC--Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN-07) joined House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act.


February 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN-07) became the first Muslim Member of Congress to deliver a prayer at the National Prayer Breakfast.


February 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Sen. Chris Coons (DE) reintroduced the National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants (NO BAN) Act, which would prevent future bans by the Trump administration on people of Islamic faith, or any other religious group, by strengthening the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit discrimination based on religion.