Waiting 18 years for accessible restrooms for passengers who need them now, is that the best we can do?
Andre Carson
The Public Record
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.
As the dean of the Indiana delegation, I am honored to welcome the newest Hoosier to serve here in the people's House, Congressman Rudy Yakym. Before his election last week, he worked as a vice president at a commercial real estate firm…
In closing, by making this small change to the Federal AIP, this bill would make it much easier to protect the health of our airport workers, first responders, and local communities, as well as bolster our Nation's ability to continue…
In closing, this legislation supports FEMA's role and codifies that the qualifying small project threshold will be $1 million. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the bill, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro…
In closing, this bipartisan bill will correct the FAA's unacceptably lax oversight of foreign aeronautical repair stations that work on U.S. airline fleets and help increase the safety of our global aviation system. Madam Speaker, I urge…
This bill will help to address the workforce challenges facing U.S. aviation today and prepare our workforce for the opportunities of the future. Mr. Speaker, I support this bipartisan legislation, and I urge my colleagues to do the same…
I send to the desk a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 1319 Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Jackie…
I rise as the dean of the Indiana delegation, and I am joined by my fellow Hoosiers, to recognize our fallen colleague, Jackie Walorski, here on the floor. We also recognize her two staffers, Emma Thomson and Zachery Potts, who passed away…
We need to improve Amtrak's national fleet. No doubt about it. I am certain, and I would love for the committee to hear your efforts, sir, to continue to support and strengthen the great work that is being done at Beech Grove and oppose…
Just briefly--I am curious. Noise mitigation impact on air traffic efficiency, our committee has strongly supported efforts to improve the efficiency of air traffic management with performance-based navigation.
I am honored that Speaker Pelosi appointed me to be the first Muslim to serve on the House Intel Committee.
After seeing so much congestion at ports, I'd like to get your thoughts on what positive role rail might play in strengthening our supply chain?
Yet today, there seems to be no progress whatsoever on implementing the requirements.
As the author of the 2018 provision, sir, it is beyond frustrating to see a known security risk ignored by the FAA.
We worked with a number of stakeholders to effectively reach a compromise that was able to pass our committee with bipartisan support.
It has become clear that Boeing is not a company that can be trusted with the public safety responsibilities conferred by the ODA.
I thank the Congressional Black Caucus for giving us a leader, a hero, a visionary, a general, and a true public servant in Chairwoman Joyce Beatty, a fellow Midwesterner. Madam Speaker, when I see people like Congresswoman Beatty, it…
I thank my colleague and friend, the Representative who we affectionately call Chief Demings, for organizing this Special Order hour. You don't get many friends like Congresswoman Demings. She is a true leader; she is thoughtful; and she…
I'm very concerned about threats to transit funding, especially in our home state of Indiana.
I could not be more supportive of her nomination, not only because she is a fellow Hoosier who has made our State proud, but also because she has demonstrated the character and experience necessary to succeed in this very key position.
Her life and career demonstrate those Hoosier values of compassion, hard work, and seeking common ground.





