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Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson (D-IN) has introduced legislation to honor the victims of the COVID-19 pandemic through the creation of a memorial quilt. The COVID-19 Memorial Quilt Act of 2020 (H.R. 7161) inspired by the iconic NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, authorizes development of a plan to design, create, and display a memorial quilt commemorating the Americans who died from COVID-19.
Indianapolis, IN -- Congressman André Carson (D-IN) released the following statement after the passing of Center Township Constable Mark A. Duncan.
"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Center Township Constable Mark "Tony" Duncan. Tony was part of my family. He served as a mentor, friend and confidant to me and to my grandmother, the late Rep. Julia Carson.
"Beginning at a young age, Tony took me under his wings, imparting political wisdom and serving as a role model. With his passing, our city has lost years of political wisdom that was unmatched to many.
Washington, DC -- Congressman André Carson lauded the House of Representatives' passage of the Heroes Act, the House's latest legislation to address the continuing COVID-19 crisis and provide desperately needed support for struggling families and essential workers. It provides funds for testing and tracing measures, key support for frontline workers and strengthened assistance for the American people.
Indianapolis, IN – Congressman André Carson released the following statement on the recent police-involved shootings and local leaders' announced changes to law enforcement protocol:
"As Indianapolis continues to mourn the bright young lives lost over the last weeks, we are still processing what happened, and trying to figure out why. We need to get answers to the many unanswered questions – for accountability, transparency, and to prevent this from happening again.
Indianapolis, IN -- Congressman André Carson announced that the Indianapolis Airport Authority has received more than $50 million in federal grants as part of the CARES Act. This 2-trillion-dollar relief package, passed in March, provides for billions of dollars in support for aviation, which has been hurt by the global pandemic.
The grants are listed below:
$52,275,549 for Indianapolis International Airport
$69,000 for Eagle Creek Airpark
$20,000 for Indianapolis Downtown Airport
Washington, DC -- Congressman André Carson released the following statement on the passage of "The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act."
Washington, DC -- Congressman André Carson, one of three Muslims serving in the United States Congress, released the following statement marking the beginning of Ramadan:
Indianapolis, IN -- Congressman André Carson released the following statement on the death of Indianapolis police officer, Breann Leath, who lost her life in the line of duty:
Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman André Carson released this statement after the passage of the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic Security), a historic bill that puts families and workers first, which will now go to the President's desk for his signature.