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May 15, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) voted for a bipartisan funding bill that includes the congressman’s amendment to strengthen funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical and Prosthetic Research Program.
 
The Carson amendment increases funding for the VA Medical and Prosthetic Research Program to $994 million.

May 13, 2026
WASHINGTON – President Trump is set to meet with General Secretary Xi Jinping in Beijing May 14-15. The Trump Administration has conducted no formal public consultation on a potential U.S.-People’s Republic of China (PRC) deal, nor has it consulted with Congress.

May 1, 2026
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Everything from gas to groceries to housing is too expensive right now.

Donald Trump and Republicans are only making things worse, from reckless tariffs to surging gas prices due to the war in Iran. 

That’s why today I’m announcing the New Affordability Agenda, 10 big new ideas to bring down the cost of everything from gas to prescription drugs to groceries and housing. 

Issues:Financial ServicesEnergyEducationFood and NutritionHousingHealth CareEconomy

April 20, 2026
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Last week, the House passed a bill to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants – a win for the estimated 50,000 Haitian immigrants who call Indiana home.

I proudly voted for this bill and helped force the measure to the floor through a discharge petition – a process that moves a bill to the House floor when Republican leadership refuses to act. 

Issues:ImmigrationTransportationEnergyForeign AffairsEconomy

April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON – The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party held a hearing titled China’s Campaign to Steal America’s AI Edge. 

The following witnesses provided testimony: 


April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) voted in favor of H.R. 1689 to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. Congressman Carson signed a discharge petition to force the bill to a vote – a process that moves a bill to the floor when Republican leadership refuses to act. H.R. 1689 passed the House floor today 224-204. 

Issues:Immigration

April 11, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS—Today, the Office of Congressman André Carson – along with community partners, Citizens Energy Group, AES Indiana, and the Indy Energy Assistance Program – served over 219 Indianapolis residents at a utility resource fair. These individuals received one-on-one assistance from utility providers, help applying for federal utility assistance, and connections to local resources.


April 9, 2026

BUNKER HILL, IN—Today, following an oversight visit, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) called for an end to ICE detention at Miami Correctional Facility and for full investigations into two recent deaths in custody. 

Lorth Sim, 59, died in ICE custody at Miami Correctional on February 16, 2026. Tuan Van Bui, 55, died at Miami Correctional on April 1 — two deaths in ICE custody in less than two months.


March 24, 2026
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In just the last few weeks, gas prices have skyrocketed because of Trump’s war with Iran.

Issues:National DefenseForeign AffairsEconomy