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Andre Carson

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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.

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Oct 20, 2021

Yet today, there seems to be no progress whatsoever on implementing the requirements.

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Oct 20, 2021

We worked with a number of stakeholders to effectively reach a compromise that was able to pass our committee with bipartisan support.

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Oct 20, 2021

As the author of the 2018 provision, sir, it is beyond frustrating to see a known security risk ignored by the FAA.

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Oct 20, 2021

It has become clear that Boeing is not a company that can be trusted with the public safety responsibilities conferred by the ODA.

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Mar 24, 2021

I'm very concerned about threats to transit funding, especially in our home state of Indiana.

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Mar 2, 2021

Under her leadership, I am very confident she will help the EPA return to its core mission and to make much-needed progress in ensuring we leave our planet healthier for future generations.

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Mar 2, 2021

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.

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Mar 2, 2021

Her life and career demonstrate those Hoosier values of compassion, hard work, and seeking common ground.

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Jul 2, 2019

We hope you will agree that the response of the Department of Transportation--to do nothing, after three years of silence--is unacceptable.

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Jun 19, 2019

I believe it is important to meet and improve our Federal efforts to support diversity in personnel and in Federal contracting work.

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Jun 11, 2019

Everyone knows that Americans pay too much for their prescription drugs, and something must be done. That is why I am pleased House Democrats are addressing the rising costs of these medications. We have passed legislation like H.R. 987…

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May 1, 2019

I spoke at the memorial service for Indiana's former Senator Birch Byah and missed roll call votes 172 to 174. Had I been present, I would have cast the following votes: Roll Call 172, on the Previous Question on the Rule, H. Res. 329…

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May 8, 2018

On May 8, 2018 I was in my district for my primary election and missed rollcall votes 169, 170, 171, and 172. Had I been present, I would have voted: ``Nay'' on rollcall 169, ``Nay'' on rollcall 170, ``Nay'' on rollcall 171, and ``Nay'' on…

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Feb 14, 2018

Yes, sir. That would be extremely helpful. In fact, John Lewis is scheduled to speak.

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Feb 14, 2018

The site where Robert Kennedy broke the news to Indianapolis of Dr. King's assassination is sacred to our community and our Nation.

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Feb 14, 2018

We are pleased with Congressman Carson's leadership, as well as the support from the entire Indianapolis delegation...

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Feb 14, 2018

The local park was renamed the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park after his death and is owned by the city of Indianapolis.

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Feb 14, 2018

As we approach the 50th anniversary of RFK's speech, it becomes very clear that America needs this national treasure to be preserved and promoted beyond the residents of Indianapolis.

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Feb 14, 2018

H.R. 4851, introduced by Representative Carson of Indiana, which authorizes the National Park Service to acquire Kennedy-King Park in Indianapolis, Indiana and establishes the Kennedy-King National Historic Site as a unit of the National…

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Feb 14, 2018

H.R. 4851, by Congressman Andre Carson of Indiana, would designate the site in Indianapolis, Indiana, where Robert F. Kennedy gave his first remarks after learning of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Oct 23, 2017

On October 23, 2017, I missed rollcall votes 569, 570, and 571 for health reasons. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on rollcall 569, ``yes'' on rollcall 570, and ``yes'' on rollcall 571. ____________________

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Jun 7, 2017

I was proud to join Representative Fitzpatrick in reintroducing H.R. 911, the Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2017.

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Feb 14, 2017

I am planning to offer an amendment to add a secondary barrier to all U.S. passenger carriers manufactured going forward.

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Feb 14, 2017

I am very concerned that, as introduced, this new private panel does not include one of the largest users of the U.S. airspace, which is the Defense Department.

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Sep 26, 2016

I thank my colleague from Illinois (Mr. Rodney Davis). Mr. Speaker, I also support this bill, as amended, which honors Judge Stagg by naming the Federal courthouse in Shreveport, Louisiana, after him. He served over 40 years, as was noted…

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