• CARSON, ANDRE
Experience: House: District 7, 2008-Present
Home State: Indiana
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $887,951Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: André D. Carson
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Mariama; 1 Child: Salimah
    Birth Date: 10/16/1974
    Birth Place: Indianapolis, IN
    Home City: Center Township, IN
    Religion: Islam

Education

    MBA, Business Management, Indiana Wesleyan University, 2005
    BA, Criminal Justice Management, Concordia University, 2003

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2008-present
    Senior Whip, House Democratic Caucus
    Member, Indianapolis/Marion City Council, 2007-2008
    Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, March 11, 2008

Current Legislative Committees

    Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Member
    Subcommittee on Aviation, Member
    Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Member
    Subcommittee on the CIA, Member
    Transportation and Infrastructure, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Addiction Treatment and Recovery Caucus
    Member, Afterschool Caucus
    Member, Bi-Partisan Task Force on Nonproliferation
    Member, Community College Caucus
    Member, Congressional Automotive Caucus
    Member, Congressional Black Caucus
    Member, Congressional Cancer Action Caucus
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Community Health Centers
    Member, Congressional Caucus on Drug Policy
    Member, Congressional Children's Caucus
    Member, Congressional Climate Change Caucus
    Member, Congressional Coalition on Adoption
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
    Member, Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus
    Member, Congressional Study Group on Public Health
    Member, Democratic Budget Group
    Member, Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus
    Member, House Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Caucus
    Member, International Conservation Caucus
    Member, International Religious Freedom Caucus
    Member, International Worker's Rights Caucus
    Member, Law Enforcement Caucus
    Member, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Equality Caucus
    Member, New Democrat Coalition
    Member, Out of Poverty Caucus
    Member, Progressive Caucus
    Member, Renewable/Efficient Energy Caucus
    Member, Spina Bifida Caucus
    Member, Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (CBC Liason)

Professional Experience

    Employee, Anti-Terrorism Unit, Intelligence Fusion Center, Indiana Department of Homeland Security
    Marketing Specialist, Cripe Architects and Engineers
    Board Office, Indiana State Excise Police
    Investigator, Indiana State Excise Police

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Advisory Board, IndyParks Kennedy-King Park
    Board Member, Citizens Neighborhood Coalition
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

No Opinion
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade

Strongly Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 74
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
05/04/2017 H.R.2363 To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to reauthorize the predisaster hazard mitigation program. 05/04/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
05/03/2017 H.Res.309 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Poppy Day. 05/03/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
03/03/2017 H.Res.157 Expressing support for the designation of the last day of February each year, as "Rare Disease Day". 03/03/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/16/2017 H.Res.136 Equality for All Resolution of 2017 02/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/01/2017 H.R.791 To posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Muhammad Ali, in recognition of his contributions to the Nation. 02/01/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
01/24/2017 H.R.647 Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act 01/24/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
09/19/2016 H.R.5357 Interstate Teaching Mobility Act 09/19/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
05/20/2016 H.R.4957 To designate the Federal building located at 99 New York Avenue, N.E., in the District of Columbia as the "Ariel Rios Federal Building". 05/20/2016 Became Public Law No: 114-160. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
05/18/2016 H.Res.738 Commemorating "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing", the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, and recognizing the groundbreaking impact the race has had on the Nation and the sport of automobile racing. 05/18/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
03/31/2016 H.R.4833 Food Deserts Act of 2016 03/31/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.  (All Actions)
03/04/2016 H.Res.627 Expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2016, as "Rare Disease Day". 03/04/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
11/16/2015 H.R.1866 Young Americans Financial Literacy Act 11/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
11/16/2015 H.R.1574 Students Helping Young Students Act of 2015 11/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
11/16/2015 H.R.1573 Higher Education and Employment Transparency Act 11/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.541 Transition-to-Success Mentoring Act 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
06/19/2015 H.R.2806 Recidivism Reduction Act 06/19/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
06/17/2015 H.Res.322 Recognizing the importance of providing services to children of incarcerated parents. 06/17/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
05/15/2015 H.Res.208 Equality for All Resolution of 2015 05/15/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
05/05/2015 H.R.2234 Emerging Business Encouragement Act of 2015 05/05/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.  (All Actions)
04/17/2015 H.R.1850 FPS Improvement Act of 2015 04/17/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
Total: 2209
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
11/16/2016 H.Res.926 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should award the Presidential Medal of Freedom, posthumously, to Mrs. Henrietta Lacks, in recognition of her invaluable contribution to modern science in the form of her own immortal cells-HeLa cells-without which life-saving medicines and procedures would not have been developed at critical moments in our Nation's history.
11/16/2016 H.Res.925 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the vital role the Civil Air Patrol has played, and continues to play, in supporting the homeland security and national defense of the United States.
11/16/2016 H.R.5732 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2016
11/15/2016 H.R.1192 National Clinical Care Commission Act
11/15/2016 H.R.985 Concrete Masonry Products Research, Education, and Promotion Act of 2015 Passed Yea
10/11/2016 H.R.6291 Indiana Dunes National Park Act
10/07/2016 H.R.1475 Korean War Veterans Memorial Wall of Remembrance Act
09/30/2016 H.R.6097 Immigration Courts Bail Reform Act
09/29/2016 H.R.2615 Virgin Islands of the United States Centennial Commission Act
09/28/2016 H.Res.905 Expressing condolences to the family of Ms. Jacqueline A. Ellis, and commemorating the life and work of Ms. Jacqueline Ellis.
09/28/2016 H.Con.Res.168 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the United States Capitol Police and their role in securing the United States Capitol complex and protecting Members of Congress, their staff, and the general public.
09/27/2016 H.R.1877 Mental Health First Aid Act of 2016
09/26/2016 H.R.6166 Emergency East Chicago Housing Relief Act of 2016
09/22/2016 H.Res.889 Supporting the goals and ideals of October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should continue to raise awareness of domestic violence and its devastating effects on individuals, families, and communities, and support programs designed to end domestic violence in the United States.
09/22/2016 H.Res.886 Recognizing November 26, 2016, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting efforts to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses.
09/22/2016 H.Con.Res.160 Recognizing the opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, the only national museum dedicated to documenting African American life, history, and culture.
09/22/2016 H.R.4712 Strengthening the Department of Homeland Security Secure Mail Initiative Act
09/22/2016 H.R.3833 To require a regional strategy to address the threat posed by Boko Haram.
09/22/2016 H.R.2315 Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act of 2015
09/21/2016 H.R.5957 Federal Aviation Administration Veteran Transition Improvement Act of 2016
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