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Summary

Representative André D. Carson

Full Name: André D. Carson
Office: U.S. House (IN) - District 7, Democratic
First Elected: 03/11/2008
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Mariama; 1 Child: Salimah
Birth Date: 10/16/1974
Birth Place: Indianapolis, IN
Home City: Center Township, IN
Religion: Islam

Recent Key Votes

HR 1837 - Water Resources in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 29, 2012 - Requires the Secretary of the Interior to allocate water for irrigation purposes to existing Central Valley Project water service contractors within the Sacramento River ...

HR 146 - Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009
Legislation (Yea)

March 25, 2009 - Adds land to wilderness areas in 9 states under the National Wilderness Preservation System (Title I). Affirms that no provision of this ...

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Recent Public Statements

Letter to The Honorable John McHugh, Secretary of Army

May 21, 2013 - The Honorable John McHugh Secretary of the Army 101 Army Pentagon Washington, DC 20310 - 0101 Dear Mr. McHugh, We are deeply concerned to learn ...

Congressman Carson Proposes Bill to Make Child Care Facilities Safer, More Accountable

May 20, 2013 - Congressman André Carson (IN-7) has introduced the Child Care Criminal Background Check Act of 2013, legislation that would require states to administer a comprehensive criminal ...

The Affordable Care Act

May 15, 2013 - Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, this week the House is voting to repeal the Affordable Care Act for the 37th time. In every congressional ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 The Humane Society Legislative Fund Positions 75%
2010-2011 Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund Positions 85%
2011 American Veterinary Medical Assoctiation Positions on Professional Advocacy 50%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,124,041.82
Total Spent $1,027,625.01
Cash On Hand $312,476.06
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

André Carson refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://forms.house.gov/carson/webforms/issue_subscribe.htm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://carson.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/CongressmanAndreCarson

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/repandrecarson

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/repandrecarson

Washington, D.C.
2453 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4011
Fax: 202-225-5633

District
300 East Fall Creek Parkway North Drive, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46205-4258
Phone: 317-283-6516
Fax: 317-283-6567

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