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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Representative André Carson (D-IN), who chaired the first open congressional hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) in 50 years, made the following statement on the release of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence's public report on UAP:
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representative André Carson (IN-07) voted to pass the FY’23 Omnibus Appropriations bill, that includes approximately $2.7 billion in Carson-led funding.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, sending Representative André Carson's (IN-07) Duck Boat Safety Improvement Act to President Joe Biden for signature.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Monday, November 14th, Representative André Carson (IN-07) introduced the Justice for Shireen Act, requiring an investigation and report on the death of American-Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.
INDIANAPOLIS—Today, Representative Andre Carson (IN-07) joined Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Marty Walsh at RecycleForce to highlight federal job creation and the expansion of work opportunities for vulnerable groups.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson (IN-07), spoke today at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol announcing his Justice For Shireen Act, where he was joined by the family members of slain American journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh. Congressman Carson made the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Congressman André Carson (IN-07), applauded the House's passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2023. The NDAA is a sweeping bill that each year authorizes our nation's annual spending and policies for America's armed forces. In light of the growing strategic challenge posed by the People's Republic of China – and in the aftermath of Vladimir Putin's unlawful invasion of Ukraine – the FY23 NDAA equips the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S.
Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson applauded President Biden's nomination of Judge Doris Pryor to serve on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes the states of Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. Rep. Carson formally recommended her for this role. She is the first African-American woman nominated to serve on this court. She currently serves as a Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Indiana.
Washington, DC– Congressman Carson applauded the House's passage of the 2022 Coast Guard Reauthorization Act, which includes his legislation to make Duck Boats safer -- the Duck Boat Safety Improvement Act.
Duck Boats are a type of amphibious passenger vehicle popular with tourists; they can travel on roadways and on water. However, for 20 years now, recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board to make these vessels safer have not been implemented. Meanwhile, since 1999, more than 40 people have died in Duck Boat accidents.
Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson (IN-07), who secured more than half-a-billion dollars for his congressional district in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, applauded President Biden's signing of a government funding bill that will send even more taxpayer dollars back to the community. The $1.5-trillion-dollar legislation, signed today by the President, will fund the government until the end of the fiscal year, and includes more than $3.4 million dollars for nine community projects in the 7th Congressional District, listed below.