André Carson

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Carson reintroduced a resolution condemning ethnic violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and calling on the U.S. government and international bodies to hold the governments of the DRC and Rwanda accountable for human rights violations and to appoint a Special Envoy to the Great Lakes region of Africa.

Carson reintroduced the Justice for Shireen Act, which calls for a report to Congress from the FBI and State Department on the death of American-Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and requires identification of any U.S. defense materials or services implicated in her death.

Carson introduced a joint resolution commemorating October 2025 as Head Start Awareness Month, recognizing the program's 60-year impact on over 40 million children and families.

Carson reintroduced a resolution recognizing "Medical Research Week" from September 15 through September 19, 2025, and stated that medical research supported by the National Institutes of Health generates nearly $93 billion in economic activity and supports over 400,000 jobs across the United States.

Carson introduced the Gun Safety Incentive Act, legislation that would provide a 10 percent federal tax credit for firearm safe purchases, direct the Department of Justice to develop secure storage best practices, require safety labeling on gun packaging, and authorize funding for community-based Safe Firearm Storage Assistance Programs.

Carson introduced a resolution recognizing the significance of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.

Carson spoke in the House for one minute about the impact of proposed budget cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits on constituents from his district, naming three women affected by the potential cuts, and called on colleagues to vote against the bill.

Carson reintroduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Muhammad Ali in recognition of his contributions as a civil rights activist, humanitarian, and sporting legend.

Carson reintroduced the Food Deserts Act of 2025, which would create USDA-funded, state-operated revolving funds to issue low-interest loans for the operation of grocery stores in food deserts.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.

Carson introduced a resolution recognizing Medical Research Week from September 16 through September 20, 2024, and highlighting the contributions of medical research supported by the National Institutes of Health.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.