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Andre Carson is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Indiana's 7th congressional district since March 13, 2008. He is the second African American to serve in Congress from Indiana and has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development. Carson has been an advocate for collaboration and compassionate dialogue in political discourse, often emphasizing the importance of partnerships in driving change within his community. He has also been vocal about condemning violence and promoting unity among constituents.
My amendment, which CBO has determined will have no impact on direct spending or appropriations, seeks to address an issue that I believe is preventing many of today's servicemembers from pursuing the mental health and addiction treatment…
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of subtitle C of title V, add the following new section: SEC. 5__. PROHIBITION ON USE OF MENTAL…
On May 8, 2012, I missed rollcall votes Nos. 199 201 because of my primary election in Indiana. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall No. 199, ``no'' on rollcall No. 200, and ``yes'' on rollcall No. 201. PERSONAL…
On May 7, 2012, I missed rollcall votes Nos. 196 198 because of my primary election in Indiana. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 196, ``yea'' on rollcall No. 197, and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 198. Personal…
We need to engage more aggressively in sending trade missions into Africa to show our skills, show our interests.
Africa wants and needs our investment. They need our technology. They need our expertise, and they want and seek our collaboration.
Not enough American companies are going into Africa because they lack the information and understanding about countries like Nigeria.
From my first days in Congress, I always considered Donald Payne to be a mentor and a friend. He took me and others under his wing and showed us what it truly means to be a Member of Congress, not just a politician. He showed me, like he…
He showed me, like he showed so many of us in this Chamber, how much more we accomplish through humility and cooperation than through bravado and partisanship.
I would like to take a moment to join my colleagues to honor the life of former Congresswoman Katie Hall who passed last week at the age of 73. I met her as a young man. In fact, I had a chance to spend some time with her in the early…
In 2010, the Affordable Care Act delivered a $250 check to seniors in my district who were struggling to cover the gap between the cost of their prescription drugs and their Medicare coverage. In 2011, these same seniors benefited from an…
On February 2, 2012, I missed rollcall votes 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30 because of district business. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall 21, ``no'' on rollcall 22, ``yes'' on rollcall 23, ``yes'' on…
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