Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement today following his unanimous appointment to the U.S. House of Representatives Science and Technology Committee:
"I am delighted and extremely grateful that my colleagues on the Democratic Steering Committee have entrusted me with the great responsibility of serving on the U.S. House of Representatives Science and Technology Committee.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson joined a majority of his congressional colleagues in supporting legislation that will upgrade our nation's passenger rail services and seek to ensure that Amtrak workers at the Beech Grove repair facility do not arbitrarily have their jobs relocated. H.R. 6003, the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act was approved in the House by a vote of 311 to 104.
Indianapolis, IN- The Office of Congressman André Carson plans to hold its eleventh "Congress On Your Corner" event on Monday, June 9, 2008 from 3 – 4:30 pm. The Community Health Fair will be hosted at the East 38th Street Library Branch (5420 E. 38th Street).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released the following statement this afternoon after the U.S. House of Representatives overrode President Bush's veto of H.R. 2419, the Farm Bill:
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Congressman André Carson today released the following statement on Home Foreclosures and the ACORN Foreclosure Prevention Fair:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andre? Carson testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee on the importance of keeping Amtrak's maintenance facility in Beech Grove, Indiana, open and fully operational. Below is Congressman Carson's prepared testimony.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson recently spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 5818, the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008. H.R. 5818 passed in the House today by a 239 to 188 vote margin. Below are Congressman Carson's remarks:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andre Carson (IN-7) will deliver the Democratic Radio Address tomorrow. In his address, Congressman Carson will discuss the Iraq war and the strain it is having on the U.S. economy. He will also address how the New Direction Congress will continue to work for change.
WHO: Congressman Andre Carson (IN-7)
WHAT: Weekly Democratic Radio Address
WHEN: Saturday, May 3, 2008 – 11:06 a.m. (EST)
Indianapolis, IN – Congressman André Carson and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer will meet with local veterans in Indianapolis on Friday, May 2. In the meeting, Congressman Carson will discuss legislation that will help provide additional resources and support for our nation's veterans.
Hoyer and Carson will take questions from members of the media. One of the most powerful members of Congress, Hoyer is charged with scheduling legislation for consideration on the House Floor as well as building unity among House Democrats. Details regarding the meeting are included below.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson, a member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement today after Federal Reserve Chairman, Ben Bernanke, announced the lowering of federal interest rates. This is the seventh reduction in the federal funds rate since last September.
"With the housing crisis and credit crunch hurting American workers and hindering economic progress, I am hopeful that the lowering of federal interest rates will help those struggling to make ends meet.