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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement regarding the passing of entrepreneur and philanthropist Gene Glick:

"I am deeply saddened by the passing of legendary community leader, businessman and philanthropist Gene Glick. As the owner of Gene B. Glick Co., one of the largest real-estate firms in the country, Gene used his generosity to help the community in many ways. He will be deeply missed.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson issued the following statement regarding the death of Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Officer Rod Bradway:

"Today, our community lost a man of valor. When Officer Bradway heard a desperate cry for help, he acted without hesitation or fear to save a life, and in so doing, he sacrificed his own. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Officer Bradway's wife, Jamie, their children, and to the friends, loved ones, and brothers and sisters-in-arms whose lives he touched."

Congressman Carson, Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman Fight Underage Drinking with New Public Service Announcement

PSA Encourages Kids to "Say ‘Yes' to a Healthy Lifestyle and ‘No' to Underage Drinking

Congressman Carson Introduces Bill to Strengthen School-Based Mentoring Programs and Address High School Dropout Rates

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson introduced the Transition-To-Success Mentoring Act, legislation that would amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to award grants to local education agencies to prepare at-risk students for transition from middle school to high school.

Congressman Carson Highlights 48^th Anniversary of Medicare Being Signed into Law

Notes that the Affordable Care Act Has Improved Medicare, Including Providing $10.7 Million in Rx Drug Savings for Seniors in 7^th District

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman André Carson marked the 48^th anniversary of the enactment of Medicare, which was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965.

Rep. Carson Elected as Ranking Member of T&I Economic Development Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. André Carson (IN-7) was elected today to serve as Ranking Member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Economic Development Subcommittee. He begins his new role immediately.

Carson Calls on Local Communities to Engage Young People in Aftermath of Trayvon Martin Case

INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson joined prominent civil rights and community opinion leaders late last night for a national "No Justice No Sleep" conference call regarding the verdict in the State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman and how communities can move forward in the aftermath of the case.

Carson Statement on House Passage of the Farm Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman André Carson released today the following statement regarding the House's vote on the farm bill: