André Carson

U.S. Representative, Indiana 7th District · Indiana · Democratic · 31 claims currently stored

Serving in office Scheduled research active Main board

Support policies that invest in early childhood education, ensure equitable resources for K-12 schools, and expand opportunities for students from underserved communities.

policy 2 occurrences 6 evidence partial · same_term

Raise teacher salaries, expand professional development, and reduce unnecessary barriers to teacher licensure.

policy 1 occurrences 5 evidence never · same_term

Expand access to mentorship and afterschool programs and increase funding for those programs.

spending 1 occurrences 4 evidence never · same_term

Lower the cost of college by expanding Pell Grants and preserving financial aid programs.

spending 3 occurrences 3 evidence never

Continue to support policies that create good-paying jobs, strengthen the middle class, and provide relief to families facing economic hardship.

policy 2 occurrences 2 evidence partial · same_term

Eliminate tax breaks for companies that offshore jobs and create incentives for businesses that invest in American workers and communities.

policy 3 occurrences 1 evidence partial · same_term

Fight for policies that make energy cleaner, more affordable, and more secure.

policy 6 occurrences 2 evidence unresolved · same_term

Establish a government program to sell generic drugs at a discount.

policy 1 occurrences 2 evidence partial · same_term

Crack down on for-profit utilities that overcharge consumers to lower utility bills.

oversight 1 occurrences 1 evidence partial · same_term

Tax big oil companies when they make extra war-driven profits and refund the revenue to consumers.

spending 1 occurrences 2 evidence never

Guarantee that no family pays more than 7% of its income for childcare.

spending 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Build millions of new homes, provide $20,000 in downpayment assistance to first-time homeowners, and expand rental assistance.

spending 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Crack down on big grocers that fix prices and on companies that abuse seed patents to raise food costs.

oversight 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Guarantee every worker two weeks of paid vacation time.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Ban surveillance pricing that uses personal data and AI to raise prices.

oversight 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Require large companies to pay double wages for overtime.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Abolish Super PACs.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support legislation to improve trauma support services and mental health care for children and youth in educational settings.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Reauthorize the YouthBuild program.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support investing in a diverse energy mix including wind, solar, nuclear, biofuels, and cleaner fossil fuel technologies.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support taking bold, science-driven action to reduce emissions and transition to sustainable energy solutions.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support expanding investment in renewable energy to cut carbon emissions and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support accelerating electric vehicle adoption and expanding charging infrastructure.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support promoting climate resilience by upgrading infrastructure to withstand extreme weather and prevent costly disasters.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support ending fossil fuel subsidies and providing incentives for clean energy innovation.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support investing in smart grid technology, battery storage, grid cybersecurity, and nationwide transmission infrastructure.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support expanding EV tax credits, nationwide EV charging, public transportation, and domestic EV manufacturing.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support holding polluters accountable and enforcing the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act protections.

oversight 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support expanding LIHEAP and increasing funding for the Weatherization Assistance Program.

spending 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support promoting energy-efficient appliances, smart home technology, and solar or community solar adoption.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence

Support ending tax breaks for companies that offshore clean energy manufacturing and strengthening domestic clean-energy supply chains.

policy 1 occurrences 0 evidence