Andre Carson
Sourced recordU.S. House - IN District 07 · Congressional District 7
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Profile Snapshot
André Darryl Carson is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Indiana's 7th congressional district since 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, his district includes the northern four-fifths of Indianapolis, including Downtown Indianapolis. He became the dean of Indiana's congressional delegation after fellow Democrat Pete Visclosky retired in 2021. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
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Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Balanced Budget
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Tax Policy
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Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
39/40 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 39 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialAndre Carson is a candidate for U.S. House - IN District 07profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,652,316.39 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Statements for the Record
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Carson Submits Federal Inquiry on AES/BlackRock Acquisition
- VerifiedPublic statement: Carson Introduces Data Center Moratorium Bill
- VerifiedPublic statement: Carson Amendments Advance Humanitarian and Economic Priorities
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Carson Introduces Summer Meals for Kids Act
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Rep. André Carson introduces AI data center moratorium, transparency bills to Congress - WPTA | 21Alive | Fort Wayne, IN
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Andre Carson introduces Summer Meals for Kids Act - 95.3 MNC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democratic incumbent Carson and Trump-endorsed candidates win big in Indiana - Courthouse News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Carson fends off Democratic challengers in Indiana House primary - The Hill
- VerifiedNews coverage: André Carson wins Democratic primary. See results in other U.S. House elections - WFYI
- VerifiedNews coverage: 7th DISTRICT RACE: Longtime Congressman Andre Carson facing challengers from both sides of the political aisle - the indiana citizen
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. André Carson faces primary challengers in 7th Congressional District - WFYI
- VerifiedNews coverage: Carson faces growing field of challengers in Indiana’s 7th congressional district primary - Indianapolis Recorder
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-01-30: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2026-01-30: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-10-31: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2025-09-15: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-07-17: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-06-26: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
2025-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2025-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Public Statements
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evo-breadcrumb"> Home Media Press Releases July 1, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) submitted a formal inquiry to the Federal Regulatory Commission on BlackRock’s proposed acquisition of AES Corporation. In the letter, Congressman Carson expressed concern that this transaction will raise customer rates, despite claims to the contrary. Congressman Carson cited an example in Michigan, where customers saw four successive rate increases following a private
letter, Congressman Carson expressed concern that this transaction will raise customer rates, despite claims to the contrary. Congressman Carson cited an example in Michigan, where customers saw four successive rate increases following a private acquisition in 2014. Issues : Energy Economy June 29, 2026 Press Release Carson Introduces Data Center Moratorium Bill WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) joined his colleagues – led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria
ndré Carson (IN-07) joined his colleagues – led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) — in introducing the AI Data Center Moratorium Act. This bill would enact a reasonable pause on the development of new data centers until safeguards are put in place to protect Americans. Issues : Energy June 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) offered seven amendments to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Progra
ven amendments to the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) funding bill in the U.S. House of Representatives for Fiscal Year 2027. The Carson amendments advance key humanitarian priorities to support the world’s most vulnerable populations – including communities across Africa and Palestinian refugees – while strengthening U.S. Issues : Energy June 11, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congressman André Carson (IN-07) introduced the Summer Meals for Kids A
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