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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman André Carson continued his efforts to fight discrimination against the LGBT community by helping to introduce The Equality Act, legislation banning discrimination against LGBT individuals in public accommodations, housing, employment, and other core areas of daily life.
Washington, DC - I applaud President Obama's proposed rule to introduce stronger overtime protections that will expand the middle class and boost workers' wages. Too many hard working Hoosiers work long hours while still struggling to make ends meet. This change will ensure that more workers are fully paid for the hours they put in, boosting paychecks and strengthening our economy. This is a powerful step in rebuilding our middle class.
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WASHINGTON, DC - "Today's Supreme Court decision is another step forward to ensure fairness and equality for all. Today we recognized what we already know, all American families are equal in every way. Today's ruling is a critical step in ensuring that no one in this country suffers discrimination because of their race, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. I applaud the court's decision and send my sincerest congratulations to the couples around the country who have waited so long to gain this important right."
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman André Carson, (IN-07) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in King v. Burwell:
"Today, the Supreme Court of the United States reaffirmed that the American people still have the right to access quality, affordable health insurance. Since its implementation, our nation's health law has expanded health coverage to 16.4 million Americans who were previously uninsured, regardless of where in the country they live or the size of their paycheck.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman André Carson, (IN-07) issued the following statement in response to his vote on the Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015.
"Today, the following statement was placed in the Permanent Record of the House of Representatives:
'Personal Explanation for Roll Call Vote 384 on June 24, 2015
Mr. Speaker, on June 24, 2015 I mistakenly voted "yes" on rollcall 384, the Ratepayer Protection Act of 2015. I strongly oppose the bill and intended to vote "no". '
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This week, by a unanimous voice vote, Congressman André Carson along with the rest of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence reported the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (H.R. 2596) to the full House of Representatives.
This legislation provides the Intelligence Community authorization needed to protect and defend the United States. It supports critical national security programs such as those protecting Americans against terrorism and cyber-attacks.