Press Releases
Bill will promote the growth and development of emerging businesses
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman André Carson introduced the Emerging Business Encouragement (EBE) Act, which will help emerging businesses compete for federal contracts and obtain access to federally backed loans as they get off the ground.
WASHINGTON – Congressman André Carson issued this statement following the announcement that President Obama has accepted the resignation of Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki:
WASHINGTON – Congressman André Carson issued the following statement on the passing of Presidential Medal of Freedom winner, civil rights advocate, renowned poet, author and Professor Dr. Maya Angelou:
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki asking for a review of VA facilities in Indiana in light of recent problems discovered at other facilities nationwide and longtime concerns about backlogged services and benefits.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Congressman André Carson (IN-07) issued the following statement today in response to Gov. Mike Pence’s proposal to expand the Healthy Indiana Plan instead of expanding Medicaid to cover hundreds of thousands of Hoosiers for whom health insurance is out of reach:
House Armed Services Committee approved the bill early this morning
WASHINGTON – Congressman André Carson (IN-07) today released a list of provisions he successfully included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), annual federal legislation that authorizes spending and sets policy for the for United States military and Department of Defense. The NDAA will be considered by the full House during the week of May 19.
WASHINGTON -- Congressman André Carson issued the following statement today regarding the kidnapping of girls and young women in Nigeria:
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement today congratulating the Children's Museum of Indianapolis for receiving 2014 National Medal for Museum and Library Service:
INDIANAPOLIS – Congressman André Carson, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement today congratulating Pike Township schools on a $7 million grant award from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Youth CareerConnect program.
INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis native Jennifer Wagner begins today as Communications Director for Congressman André Carson. She will be based in the Indianapolis district office.