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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) introduced today a House resolution recognizing June 2024 as Black Music Month. This resolution honors the work and impact of Black creators and music and calls upon the people of the United States to recognize Black Music Month through actions and programs that elevate Black musicians, promote diversity, and honor and spread awareness of Black music’s impact and deep-rooted history.
Over the last 4 years, House Democrats have been hard at work to make life better for everyday, middle-class Americans.
It’s common sense – when we invest in infrastructure and clean energy, we also invest in our economy. I voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Act to strengthen our country’s infrastructure, lower costs, and create thousands of good-paying jobs.
We’ve already announced millions of projects throughout the country that are making a difference. Here’s how those investment is paying off in Indiana:
Indianapolis is home to one of the best airports in the world. Every day, the aviation industry serves our community and communities across the country. It creates jobs. It boosts our economy. And it allows more people to visit our world class city.
Mr. Chair, I commend Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larson for their hard work to bring this bipartisan FAA Reauthorization bill to the House floor.
I am very pleased that this bill includes some of my top priorities:
First, this bill advances implementation of my 2018 provisions requiring Secondary Cockpit Barriers in Section 350 of the bill. This language will be made even stronger to speed up the process and finally get these safety devices on all passenger aircraft to protect flight crews and passengers.
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. I’m honored to join communities across the country in celebrating the history, immeasurable contributions, and achievements of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) renewed calls to House Speaker Mike Johnson and his Republican colleagues to take immediate bipartisan action to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program. The Affordable Connectivity Program saves eligible Americans up to $75 a month on their internet bills and provides a one-time discount on a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. The program expires today, April 30.
IndyGo buses keep our city moving. That’s why I’ll continue to fight for federal dollars to important public transit projects like the Red Line, Blue Line, and Purple Line.
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) joined IndyGo leadership to highlight $1 million in federal Community Project Funding for the Blue Line and reiterate his support for public transit. Each year, Members of Congress submit Community Project Funding requests to the House Appropriations Committee for a select number of qualified projects benefiting their districts.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Carson made the following statement in reaction to the House Intelligence Committee’s report on sexual assault and harassment in the