Throughout his time in office, Congressman André D. Carson has established himself
as an influential leader and respected public servant, fighting for good paying jobs, safer
communities, and equal opportunity for Hoosier families.
Congressman Carson consistently fights for the middle class, bringing over $1 billion in
federal funding to benefit Indianapolis. His advocacy has resulted in transformational
projects like mass rapid transit in Indianapolis, sidewalk and pedestrian safety projects,
and funding to community organizations making a difference. Additionally, the
congressman has made accessibility a priority for his office, holding regular meetings
around Indianapolis and hosting Congress on Your Corner events to ensure
constituents have easy access to the resources and information they need. Each year,
he hosts a Youth Opportunities Fair and Job Fair to make it easier for Indianapolis
residents to access the tools they need to succeed.
Since being elected to Congress, Congressman Carson has joined a number of
caucuses, coalitions, and task forces that focus on some of the issues that he considers
to be top priorities in the 7th District and around the country. Together with other like-
minded Members of Congress, he has worked to bring about solutions to some of the
most important issues facing our city and nation. Some of his memberships include: the
Congressional Black Caucus, the Progressive Caucus, the New Democrat Coalition,
and the LGBT Equality Caucus.
In Washington, Congressman Carson has long defended Medicaid and Medicare,
especially as these essential programs face cruel cuts. As a former member of the
House Financial Services Committee, Congressman Carson also helped pass Wall
Street Reform, which protects consumers by ending government bailouts and the risky
lending practices that almost destroyed our economy.
Congressman Carson is the first Muslim to serve on the House Intelligence Committee,
where he continues to serve to this day. As Chairman of the House Counterterrorism,
Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation Subcommittee, Congressman Carson
oversaw the first congressional hearing on Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon (UAPs) in
more than 50 years. Congressman Carson continues to serve a vital role in ensuring
dedicated intelligence personnel have the tools and resources needed to keep America
safe and that their activities are in the best interest of its people.
In addition to the House Intelligence Committee, Congressman Carson also presently
serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sitting on the Aviation and
the Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittees, and the Select
Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, a Bipartisan effort to build consensus on
the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party and develop a plan of action to
defend the American people, our economy, and our values.
A rising member of House leadership, Congressman Carson serves as a Senior Whip
for the House Democratic Caucus. This high-profile position allows him to fight for
Indiana's 7th Congressional District at the highest levels of congressional leadership.
As one of four Muslims serving in Congress, Congressman Carson is a champion for
vulnerable populations and is committed to the goal of equal protection under the law.
He has long been involved in the fight to achieve gender fairness, religious freedom,
and LGBTQ equality.
Congressman Carson is a proud Indianapolis native, having grown up on the city's east
side. He is a graduate of Arsenal Tech High School, and he holds a Bachelor's degree
in Criminal Justice Management from Concordia University-Wisconsin and a Master's in
Business Management from Indiana Wesleyan University.
Before taking office, Congressman Carson served on the Indianapolis City-County
Council and worked full-time in law enforcement. He also worked in intelligence and
counterterrorism for the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and served at the
Indiana Intelligence Fusion Center. There he worked in an anti-terrorism unit to protect
Indianapolis and the United States from terrorist threats at home and abroad.

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