Press Releases
Washington, DC - This Valentine’s Day, Congressman André Carson announced he will be reintroducing his “Equality for All” resolution in Congress. The resolution calls on Congress to pass sensible legislation ensuring that all Americans, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, are protected from discrimination.
Congressman Carson Condemns Restrictions on Muslim Immigrants, Calls for Reversal of Executive Order
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. André Carson (D-IN), the first Muslim Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC –Today, Congressman André Carson, Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, joined with more than 150 House Democrats in asking for an independent commission to investigate Russia’s interference in the 2016 election.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on a resolution condemning the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution on Israeli Settlements. Congressman André Carson opposed the resolution and released this statement:
Washington, DC – Today, the first day of the 115th Congress, the Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives passed a rules package by a vote of 234-193. The rules package includes provisions that could change or dismantle Medicare and Social Security as well as facilitate repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Members ask President-Elect to work with communities in the fight against terrorism
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN) sent a letter to President-Elect Trump, along with Democratic Members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, calling for the continuation of community engagement programs to stop homegrown extremism.
Indianapolis, IN - Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) along with Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett, congratulated Indianapolis for having the 10th highest volunteer rate in the nation. In a report released this morning by the Corporation for National and Community Service, Indianapolis ranked 10th among the 51 largest cities across the country for volunteerism.
Three-year grant will help those impacted by the closure of Carrier
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07), Ranking Member of the House Economic Development Subcommittee, Senator Joe Donnelly and Mayor Joe Hogsett, joined the U.S. Commerce Department’s Economic Development Agency (EDA) in announcing a generous grant to Indianapolis.
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Carson voted to approve the publication of a newly declassified section of the 2002 Joint Congressional Inquiry into Intelligence Community activities before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman André Carson (D-IN ), released the following statement: