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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman André Carson announced his bipartisan and bicameral efforts to recognize the importance of Kennedy-King Park in Indianapolis ahead of the 50th anniversary of Senator Robert Kennedy's famous speech. These efforts include legislative and executive actions.

Washington, DC – Congressman André Carson, (D- IN) released the following statement on the short-term funding bill that passed the House of Representatives this evening:

"Tonight I voted against a continuing resolution that would fund the government for one month at the expense of millions of vulnerable Americans.

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman André Carson issued the following statement after House Republicans voted to advance a tax bill that will significantly harm the American middle class:

"Today, House Republicans passed their dangerous, deficit-exploding tax proposal.

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Carson released the following statement, in advance of Friday's Open Enrollment deadline on healthcare.gov:

"The last day to sign up for 2018 coverage on healthcare.gov is this Friday," said Carson. "Signing up means peace of mind—and it's easy. Don't miss your chance to enroll on healthcare.gov!"

Washington, DC – Nearly 100 members of Congress, led by Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO), André Carson (D-IN) and Beto O'Rourke (D-TX), today sent letters to top House and Senate leaders on both sides of the aisle urging bipartisan cooperation in finding a way to responsibly extend funding for the Children's Health Insurance Program, which was allowed to lapse on September 30.

Washington, DC - Today I voted against a stop-gap bill to fund the government for two weeks. While avoiding a government shutdown is critical, I cast my vote in the hope that Congress will act to pass a responsible and long overdue FY 2018 spending bill, and provide funding for key, time-sensitive programs that we have yet to address.

Washington, DC – "I am deeply concerned by President Trump's decision to overturn longstanding U.S. policy by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and relocating our embassy. This decision is likely to drive serious unrest across the region, unacceptably putting countless innocent people at risk. It makes lasting peace much more difficult to achieve, makes Israel less secure, and ignores competing Palestinian claims for parts of Jerusalem, which should be resolved through peace negotiations and not unilateral U.S. action.