André Carson
U.S. Representative · IN-7 · Democrat
Statements and posts
83 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to Carson’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 1). Mar 2, 2026 – May 24, 2026.
All 83 statements
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Congressmen Cohen and Carson Introduce the Aviation Funding Stability Act
Introduced bill allowing FAA to draw from trust fund during government shutdown.
“The aviation system is too critical to be caught up in Washington’s budget battles. This bill would allow the FAA to tap into the Airport and Airway Trust Fund to keep essential operations running, so planes stay in the air, safety inspections continue, and modernization projects don’t grind to a halt.”
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Jayapal, Omar, Tlaib, Chu, Carson Introduce September 11th Congressional Resolution
Introduced resolution recognizing September 11th attacks and discrimination against Muslim and South Asian communities.
“Each year, the anniversary of 9/11 is a chance to reflect, especially for our first responders, their families, and all who witnessed that fateful day”
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Amendment requiring FEMA to notify Congress within seven days of awarding grants passed committee unanimously.
“Americans deserve full transparency when it comes to how disaster, recovery, and prevention dollars are being used. It’s essential that we can track how resources are allocated and ensure they reach the communities in need.”
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Beyer, Carson, Chu Introduce Legislation to Expand Student Debt Relief for Fulbright Teachers
Introduced bill to expand student debt relief for Fulbright teachers under Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
“Participants in the Fulbright Teacher Exchange and Teaching Assistant program are dedicated public servants”
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Rep. Carson Bill Would Improve Amusement Park Ride Safety
Highlighted bill to improve amusement park ride safety and operator training requirements.
“Thankfully, the Indiana State Fair has not had an accident on rides since 2006 – but we can’t wait for tragedy to occur before acting”
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Reps. Hank Johnson and Sydney Kamlager-Dove Introduce Bill To Protect Artists’ 1st Amendment Rights
Re-introduced bill to protect artists' First Amendment rights by limiting use of creative works as evidence.
“Music has always been an invaluable expression of politics, pain, and social justice”
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Congressman Carson Statement on Use of Camp Atterbury for ICE Detainment
Expressed concern about Camp Atterbury military base being used for ICE detainment.
“This is a dark time for our nation. I will continue fighting these unlawful, cruel policies and will actively monitor activities at Camp Atterbury to ensure humane and sanitary conditions.”
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Congressman Carson Introduces Gun Safety Bill
Introduced bill providing federal tax credit for certified firearm safes and secure storage devices.
“Any discussion of public safety in Indianapolis and across the country must include commonsense gun safety reforms that everyone can support”
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Congressman Carson to Introduce Gun Safety Bill
Announced introduction of Gun Safety Incentive Act providing tax credits for safe storage.
“Any discussion of public safety in Indianapolis and across the country must include common-sense gun safety reforms that everyone can get behind”
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Congressman Carson Statement on Escalating Violence in Middle East
Called for immediate diplomatic de-escalation in Middle East conflict.
“Earlier today, I warned that Israel’s military strikes were a dangerous escalation that put millions of lives at risk. I’m concerned at how quickly those dangers have accelerated, as reports show Iranian missiles have struck Israel in retaliation.”
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Brown, Booker, Meeks, Carson Introduce Resolutions Recognizing Black Music Month in House and Senate
Co-led House resolution recognizing June as Black Music Month.
“Black music has always been more than entertainment. It's a pathway for truth, resistance, and cultural pride”
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Congressman Carson Introduces the Medical Research for Our Troops Act
Introduced bill restoring full funding to Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs.
“This program must be immediately restored to its full strength to save lives, save jobs, and to serve our brave servicemembers and veterans”
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Introduced legislation to condition weapons transfers to Israel on compliance with humanitarian standards.
“Netanyahu and Trump are a lethal, unaccountable, extremist duo. Trump has bypassed Congressional oversight on weapons transfers. The Israeli government is currently escalating attacks on the civilian population of Gaza. They are both out of control. Congress needs to assert its oversight authority”
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Congressman Carson Demands Answers on Potential Use of Camp Atterbury to Detain Migrants
Requested information from DHS on potential use of Camp Atterbury for migrant detention.
“As a senior Member of the House Intel Committee, I am always thinking about keeping our state and our country safe”
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Congressman Carson Introduces Budget Reconciliation Amendment to Protect Medicaid
Introduced amendment to protect Medicaid in Republican budget reconciliation package.
“If the GOP wants to continue insisting that their bill won’t hurt Medicaid, then they can prove it in the bill itself, not just with words. If the GOP really is committed to protecting Medicaid, they will pass my amendment.”
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Congressman Carson Offers Amendment to Protect Amtrak Funding from Trump Cuts
Offered amendment to protect Amtrak funding from Trump administration cuts.
“The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is known for bipartisan collaboration – but their reconciliation markup today takes us backwards, taking back already-appropriated funding and undoing Democrats’ progress in aviation, clean energy, and efforts to improve walkability, safety, and affordable transportation”
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Congressman Carson Statement on Indiana’s “Make Indiana Healthy Again” Initiative
Criticized Indiana health initiative for restricting Medicaid and SNAP access.
“I welcome any efforts from our state to improve nutrition and healthy eating, but further restricting access to Medicaid and SNAP is the wrong way to go.”
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Congressman Carson Leads Demands to Restore KIB, National Forest Service Funding
Led letter demanding restoration of Forest Service funding cut by Trump administration.
“It appears that DOGE has flagged words like ‘equity’ and ‘diversity’ in grant applications – even when it’s biodiversity, and tree equity”
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Congressman Carson Alerts Social Security Users to Online Account Changes
Alerted constituents to Social Security online account transition requirements.
“With many reports of proposed changes and uncertainty surrounding Social Security, I’m making sure Indianapolis seniors have the most accurate and up-to-date information”
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Congressman Carson Reintroduces Bill to Restore UNRWA Funding
Reintroduced bill to restore U.S. funding for UNRWA.
“The scale of this devastating, man-made crisis in Gaza cannot be overstated”
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Led Democrats demanding independent investigation into intelligence officials' Signal chat.
“Since you and other intelligence community leaders testified about the group chat before the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence last Wednesday, there have been new developments”
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STATEMENT: Congressman André Carson (IN-07) on H.R. 1968
Opposed Republican funding bill cutting healthcare, housing and social safety net programs.
“The president promised to lower costs ‘on day one.’ So why is he making life more expensive? The cost of everyday items is already accelerating. This is the last thing Americans need.”
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Congressman Carson Statement: Trump Administration is Hurting Veterans and Seniors
Criticized Trump administration for terminating VA medical facility funding and federal building closures.
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UNRWA USA Leads 124 Groups Urging Congress to Restore US Funding for UNRWA
Led coalition of 124 organizations urging Congress to restore U.S. funding for UNRWA.
“It is time for the Administration to actively reengage with Congress with the goal of resuming US funding for UNRWA.”
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Opposed White House plan to remove Canada from Five Eyes intelligence-sharing network.
“From the beaches of Normandy to battlefields and humanitarian operations spanning the globe, Canadian servicemembers and civilians have worked hand in hand with Americans to safeguard American security, Canadian security, and the rules-based democratic order.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.