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Dear Friend,
This week I am back in Indianapolis, talking to Hoosiers about how we solve our nation's problems and make our country even stronger. From Beech Grove to Lawrence, I will be meeting with various community members and organizations talking about how we can work together to make Indianapolis a safe, enjoyable and productive place to live.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman André Carson released the following statement after Indianapolis was named one of eight cities in the country to receive a Second Round ‘Promise Zone' designation – a status that grants low-income communities additional support in addressing critical challenges like: education, job creation, access to affordable housing and improvements to public safety.
Washington, D.C. - "After five months of delays and partisan roadblocks, today's vote to confirm Loretta Lynch as Attorney General was long overdue. As the first African American woman to serve in this position, her confirmation is a historic step forward for our nation.
"Throughout her career Loretta Lynch has proven to be a tough, extremely capable individual. Today, I join in congratulating incoming Attorney General Lynch and look forward to supporting her as she fights for equal justice under the law."
Dear Friend,
This week Indiana is joining the rest of the country in celebrating Money Smart Week, a special week designed to aid consumers in learning how to better manage their personal finances.
Protecting the LGBT Community from Discrimination
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman André Carson spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives urging his colleagues to support the ‘Equality for All' resolution, a resolution introduced by Carson calling on Congress to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people from discrimination under the law.
The Resolution will officially be introduced in Congress on Thursday. Currently 44 Members have expressed their support for the measure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman André Carson, a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, is working to inform his colleagues about the problems with Indiana's SB101 and the need for nondiscrimination protections at the federal level. Today, Congressman Carson and the Caucus sent an email to nearly 200 congressional offices providing sample tweets, Facebook posts and news articles to help Members of Congress who support repealing SB101 and a federal comprehensive nondiscrimination bill.
Dear Friend,
As a lifelong Hoosier, I know the love and diversity that Indiana has to offer. Last week, I was saddened and disappointed to see the passage of Indiana's SB 101 – a bill that allows discrimination under the disguise of religious freedom.
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson released the following statement on SB 101, Indiana's discriminatory measure that was signed into law last week.
"As a lifelong Hoosier, I know the love and diversity that Indiana has to offer. Last week, I was saddened and disappointed to see the passage of Indiana's SB 101 – a bill that allows discrimination under the disguise of religious freedom.