May 8, 2012
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…
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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May 7, 2012
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…
Mar 28, 2012
Not enough American companies are going into Africa because they lack the information and understanding about countries like Nigeria.
Mar 28, 2012
We need to engage more aggressively in sending trade missions into Africa to show our skills, show our interests.
Mar 28, 2012
Africa wants and needs our investment. They need our technology. They need our expertise, and they want and seek our collaboration.
Mar 6, 2012
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…
Mar 5, 2012
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.
Feb 27, 2012
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…
Feb 14, 2012
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…
Feb 2, 2012
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…
Dec 16, 2011
On December 16, 2011, I missed rollcall vote 941. I was detained because of physical illness and could not make it to the floor. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall 941. Stated against:
Dec 14, 2011
The decision by the President and the Government of Cameroon to end term limitations was deeply, deeply unfortunate.
Dec 14, 2011
We are clearly opposed to the extension or we are clearly opposed to the reduction and elimination of term limits.
Dec 14, 2011
I hope that he and others in his government will see the value of reinstating term limits.
Nov 2, 2011
I missed rollcall votes 818-820 because of a death in the family. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes'' on rollcall 818, ``yes'' on rollcall 819 and ``yes'' on rollcall 820. ____________________
Nov 1, 2011
On November 1, 2011, I missed rollcall votes 816 and 817 because of a death in the family. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall 816 and ``yea'' on rollcall 817. ____________________
Sep 13, 2011
As the House of Representatives continues to discuss how we can improve upon our nation's system of education, I would like to address my colleagues and constituents on the importance of collaboration on this issue. Our nation's young…
Sep 12, 2011
I would like to use this opportunity to again voice my support to increase funding at the SEC.
Jul 21, 2011
It is very easy for some Members of Congress to blindly advocate across-the-board cuts to our investments in people. But I join those today to ask my colleagues to open their eyes to what these cuts really mean. They aren't abstract…
Jul 19, 2011
I thank Congresswoman Jackson Lee. Mr. Speaker, voting is a fundamental right of every American. Yet here we are, decades after the civil rights movement, watching as States across this great Nation pass laws that threaten the ability of…
May 26, 2011
Throughout its illustrious history, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has served as the proving ground for many innovations that have become mainstays in automotive production and at raceways around the world. But it is the 500-mile race…
May 26, 2011
Every year, thousands of troops return home from deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan prepared to separate from military service and begin their civilian lives. Many of these service members enlisted right out of high school or college and…
May 25, 2011
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chairman, my amendment seeks to address shortfalls in the current Department of Defense mental health assessment process. Currently, our servicemembers only receive mental health assessments…
May 25, 2011
I believe the case for my amendment is very clear. Many of our men and women in uniform are living through months of deployment with mental health issues like PTSD, TBI, and depression going completely undiagnosed. My amendment simply…
May 25, 2011
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 325, after line 9, insert the following: SEC. 705. MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENTS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED…
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