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| https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-carson-votes-for-latest-covid-19-relief-bill-demands-further-action-for | Rep. Carson Votes for Latest COVID-19 Relief Bill, Demands Further Action for Hoosiers and Americans | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Congressman Andr Carson (IN-07) voted in support of the latest COVID-19 relief and omnibus package, which passed the House of Representatives. This bill delivers urgently needed funds to help save Hoosier lives and livelihoods as Indiana and the entire nation battle the deadliest wave yet of COVID-19. The bill also includes Rep. Carson's amendment to increase funding for Pancreatic Cancer research at the Department of Defense (DoD) to $15 million dollars. This increased funding will help researchers find ways to detect and treat this deadly disease earlier and help save lives. The bill includes a number of key provisions, including an additional round of direct payments to Americans, rental housing assistance, expanded nutrition assistance, plus additional funding for small and minority-owned businesses, including more Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds. The bill funds critical transportation and infrastructure priorities, including $14 billion for transit to help front line workers get to work, and more funding for passenger rail and aviation workers. This legislation also provides billions of dollars to support the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines. Still, Rep. Carson stressed that much more must be done, and called on his Congressional colleagues to put partisanship aside to expedite help to those in need. I am encouraged that the House has passed this vital piece of legislation to protect lives and livelihoods. I'm particularly pleased that it includes my amendment to increase federal funding for Pancreatic Cancer research at DoD. However, the truth is, it should not have taken Congress this long to get an additional relief bill passed. The House passed a strong COVID-19 relief bill months ago called the Heroes Act, but Leader McConnell refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate. Additionally, in this current bill, Democratic leaders fought hard to eliminate dangerous poison pills, including a GOP provisionthat could unjustly put the health of workers at risk and take away… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-congratulates-carmel-high-school-junior-for-winning-the-2020 | Brooks Congratulates Carmel High School Junior for Winning the 2020 Fifth District Congressional App Challenge | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Carmel, IN Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) congratulates Carmel High School Junior, Aditya Ariyur who was selected as the 2020 Fifth District Congressional App Challenge winner. Due to COVID, she was unable to congratulate Aditya in person, but instead she congratulated him in a virtual call during his computer science class accompanied by computer science teacher, Theresa Kane, and Brittany Wiseman, assistant principal. It was an honor congratulating Aditya for his incredibly impressive app on National App Day and Computer Science Education Week, said Brooks. Thank you to all of the talented Fifth District Hoosier students who participated in this year's app challenge. Student engagement in computer science is essential in providing them with the skills and knowledge to understand the technology we use today so that they may go on to create the technology we will use tomorrow. Background The 2020 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) is a competition designed to engage students from across the country in computer science and coding. More than ever, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills including computer science, are vital to compete in today's evolving workforce. The CAC competition is intended to promote student engagement in STEM fields and to encourage students in each participating congressional district to pursue skills that will serve them throughout their careers. Ariyur created the Carmel High School Club Access app. His app allows students to find different clubs to get involved in at school, get updates on the clubs they're interested in and manage their club membership. Click here to learn more about Aditya's app. Aditya Ariyur will be invited to the virtual House of Code reception next spring. His app will also be featured on a digital display in a tunnel leading to the Capitol Building in Washington, DC. More information about the Congressional App Challenge can be found at www.congressionalappchallenge.us ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-delivers-farewell-address-to-congress | Brooks Delivers Farewell Address to Congress | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Tonight, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) delivered a farewell address to Congress reflecting on her eight years of service to Indiana's Fifth Congressional District. Click here to watch Rep. Brooks deliver her final remarks. Clickhere for full transcript of Brooks' speech as delivered. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-carson-statement-on-political-and-humanitarian-crisis-in-ethiopia | Rep. Carson Statement on Political and Humanitarian Crisis in Ethiopia | 2020-11-19 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -- Congressman Andr Carson, the most senior Muslim Member of the United States Congress, released the following statement calling for a peaceful end to the growing political violence in Ethiopia: "I am extremelyconcerned withthe escalating conflict in Ethiopia, driven by the growing discord and violence between the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Tigray People's Liberation Front. Democracy is fragile in every nation, but particularly so in Ethiopia. The current unrest threatens not only the stability of this nation, but the entire Horn of Africa. The international community, as well as the Trump Administrationand Congress,must do everything inourpower to condemn the reported atrocities that have been committed, prevent future violence, and ensure a peaceful and productive dialogue between all involved in this conflict. "Securing a peaceful transfer of powerin Ethiopia, alarge, diverse and dynamic nation, will prove that Democracy and stability can be achieved in every nation.Ethiopia's ancient and rich history has inspired generations working for independence and the right to govern themselves. The Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to an Ethiopian generated great hope for democratic progress for this proud nation. But awards must be followed by actions that abide by rule of law and protect the rights of all citizens, including the majority and the minority. My heart goes out to theEthiopianswho are caught in the middle of this dangerous and violent conflict.I urge Americans and concerned peoplearound the world to callon Ethiopian leaderstocommit to peacenow. If these leaders fail to make this commitment,they risk harming and betraying the very people they claim to represent and protect." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/brooks-presents-honorary-nominations-appointments-to-late-kelly-brothers | Brooks presents honorary nominations, appointments to late Kelly brothers | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | On Oct. 30, U.S. District 5 Rep. Susan W. Brooks (R-Indiana) and Lt. Col Scott Taylor with the U.S. Air Force, presented Patrick and Kesha Kelly, the parents of Liam and Reece Kelly, honorary nominations and appointments to the United States Air Force Academy. Westfield High School students and siblings Liam, 17, and Reece, 15, were killed in a plane crash on Sept. 20. Liam Kelly was in the process of seeking an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at the time of his death. Reece Kelly also had planned to pursue an appointment in the future. I have the highest respect for the young men and women who desire to attend service academies with a commitment to serve our country in the military upon graduation of a service academy, Brooks stated. These young people are simply some of the best and most patriotic people in our country. With profound sadness, I was honored along with Lt. Col. Scott Taylor, to present Liam and Reece's parents with honorary nominations and appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy today gathered with family and friends. Liam will be an honorary member in the Air Force Academy Class of 2025. Reece will be an honorary member in the Air Force Academy Class of 2027. May Liam and Reece's memory, patriotism, love of flying and love of our country never be forgotten. From left, Lt. Col. Scott Taylor, Kesha Kelly, Patrick Kelly and Rep. Susan Brooks. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://visclosky.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/visclosky-announcement-of-office-closure-schedule | Visclosky Announcement of Office Closure Schedule | 2020-11-06 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IN | Peter Visclosky | V000108 | visclosky.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Today, Congressman Pete Visclosky announced the following closure schedule for his offices in Merrillville and Washington, D.C. Due to Congressman Visclosky's impending departure from the House of Representatives, his Merrillville and Washington, D.C., offices will cease to be able to respond to general inquiries after November 13, 2020. This action is consistent with the standard protocols of shutting down the offices of a departing Member of Congress, which includes the removal of government-issued property and electronics. Individuals with general inquiries, including inquiries related to casework, legislation, tours, and flag requests, are encouraged to communicate their request and issues of concern with the current U.S. Senators from Indiana. Individuals may contact Representative-elect Mrvan once his office opens at the beginning of the 117th Congress. Any media inquiries or immediate concerns can continue to be communicated to Kevin Spicer through the duration of the 116th Congress at Kevin.Spicer@mail.house.gov, or at 202-436-5855, or to the Congressman's Chief of Staff, Mark Lopez, at Mark.Lopez@mail.house.gov. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/brooks-taylor-present-honorary-nominations-and-appointments-to-family-of | Brooks, Taylor present honorary nominations and appointments to family of Liam and Reece Kelly | 2020-11-05 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-Fifth District) and Lt. Col Scott Taylor with the U.S. Air Force recently presented Patrick and Kesha Kelly, the parents of Liam and Reece Kelly, honorary nominations and appointments to the United States Air Force Academy. Westfield High School Students Liam, 17, and Reece, 15, were tragically killed in a plane crash on Sept. 20, 2020 in Kokomo. Liam was in the process of seeking an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at the time of his death. His brother Reece had also planned to pursue an appointment in the future. I have the highest respect for the young men and women who desire to attend service academies with a commitment to serve our country in the military upon graduation of a service academy. These young people are simply some of the best and most patriotic people in our country, Brooks said. With profound sadness, I was honored along with Lt. Col. Scott Taylor, to present Liam and Reece's parents with honorary nominations and appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy today gathered with family and friends. Liam will be an honorary member in the Air Force Academy Class of 2025. Reece will be an honorary member in the Air Force Academy Class of 2027. May Liam and Reece's memory, patriotism, love of flying, and love of our country never be forgotten. Liam, a senior and Reece, a sophomore, both attended Westfield High School where they participated in cross country, track, karate, Cub Scouts and swim club. Both Liam and Reece were members of the Flying Squirrels, a flight school program open to youth ages 14-18. Liam's school guidance counselor, Lyndsay Corya, brought to Rep. Brooks' office's attention that Liam was in the process of submitting his application to her office to be considered for the United States Air Force Academy. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-and-lt-col-scott-taylor-present-honorary-nominations-and | Brooks and Lt. Col. Scott Taylor Present Honorary Nominations and Appointments to USAFA to the Family of Liam and Reece Kelly | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Carmel, IN Today, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) and Lt. Col Scott Taylor with the U.S. Air Force, presented Patrick and Kesha Kelly, the parents of Liam and Reece Kelly, honorary nominations and appointments to the United States Air Force Academy. Westfield High School Students Liam, 17, and Reece, 15, were tragically killed in a plane crash on September 20, 2020. Liam was in the process of seeking an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy at the time of his death. His brother Reece had also planned to pursue an appointment in the future. I have the highest respect for the young men and women who desire to attend service academies with a commitment to serve our country in the military upon graduation of a service academy. These young people are simply some of the best and most patriotic people in our country. With profound sadness, I was honored along with Lt. Col. Scott Taylor, to present Liam and Reece's parents with honorary nominations and appointments to the U.S. Air Force Academy today gathered with family and friends. Liam will be an honorary member in the Air Force Academy Class of 2025. Reece will be an honorary member in the Air Force Academy Class of 2027. May Liam and Reece's memory, patriotism, love of flying, and love of our country never be forgotten. Rep. Brooks presenting Liam and Reece's honorary nominations to the U.S. Air Force Academy to their parents, Patrick and Kesha Kelly. Lt. Col. Scott Taylor with the United States Air Force presenting Liam and Reece's honorary appointments. (Left to right) Lt. Col. Scott Taylor, Kesha Kelly, Patrick Kelly, and Rep. Brooks Background The two brothers passed away as the result of a plane crash on Sunday, September 20, 2020 in Kokomo. Liam, a senior and Reece, a sophomore, both attended Westfield High School where they participated in in cross country, track, karate, Cub Scouts, and swim club. Both Liam and Reece were members of the Flying Squirrels, a flight school program open to youth ages 14-18. Liam's school guidance counselor, Lyndsa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-carson-introduces-bill-to-provide-additional-debt-relief-for-small | Rep. Carson Introduces Bill to Provide Additional Debt Relief for Small Businesses Harmed by COVID-19 | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congressman Andr Carson (IN-07) has introduced a billto provide additional relief for small businesses harmed by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. H.R.8686, theSmall Business Debt Relief Extension Act, introduced this week, offers additional debt relief on SBA 7(a), 504, and microloans that were received as part of the CARES Act. The CARES Act's small business debt relief provision expired last month, making it imperative that Rep. Carson's bill is passed as soon as possible. This billensures that the entirety of the $17,000,000,000 appropriated to this loan program in the CARES Act be used for its intended purpose. The bill accomplishes this in two ways: 1. Businesses who are currently receiving, or have received, the subsidy be granted a 6-month extension for a total of 12 months of debt relief. 2. Businesses who do not currently have an SBA loan and that apply by March 30, 2021, can receive a 6-month subsidy. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, I have heard from many Hoosier small business owners how vital the relief from the CARES Act has been for the survival of their businesses, Rep. Carson said. However, as our nation suffers a new, dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases, it's clear that more must be done to protect these lifelines of our economy. Small businesses remain at greatest risk during this pandemic, and my legislation will help them get through what is shaping up to be a particularly bleak winter. I urge Congress to pass this necessary measure as soon as possible. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-carson-eshoo-and-senator-whitehouse-introduce-bicameral-resolution-to | Reps. Carson, Eshoo and Senator Whitehouse Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Raise Pancreatic Cancer Awareness and Support Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month for November 2020 | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Representatives Andr Carson (IN-07) and Anna Eshoo (CA- 18), introduced a resolution today to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and to support the designation of this November as Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) also introduced a companion resolution in the Senate. This effort comes as the world continues to mourn the deaths of several iconic Americans from this very aggressive cancer, including Congressman John Lewis and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Reps Carson and Eshoo, and Senator Whitehouse, hope that this effort will raise awareness for pancreatic cancer, result in greater research funding support from Congress, and ultimately help save lives. Accurately described as a silent killer, pancreatic cancer still does not have an early detection test. As a result, by year's end, pancreatic cancer will have killed an estimated 47,050 Americans and is the third largest cause of cancer-related death in our county. As COVID-19 continues to rob us of more than 220,000 of our fellow Americans, pancreatic cancer continues to devastate thousands of American families and communities. An additional 57,600 Americans will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year. This resolution helps to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer by accomplishing three things: Supports the designation of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Recognizes the critical importance of increasing funding for pancreatic cancer research at the Department of Defense (DoD) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to find early detection tests and effective treatments to combat this disease and reduce the disproportionate impact on communities of color. Supports the efforts of the many advocacy organizations to educate our communities about pancreatic cancer and the need for more research funding, early detection initiatives, diagnostic tests, and effective treatments. I am honored to partner with my colleague, Rep. Eshoo in the House, and Senator Whitehouse in the Senate, to hel… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-carson-introduces-legislation-to-increase-education-access-and-quality | Rep. Carson Introduces Legislation to Increase Education Access and Quality, Support Students and Teachers | 2020-10-14 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congressman Andr Carson (IN-07) recently introduced two new bills to improve American education that support students and teachers alike. TheStudents Helping Young Students Act(H.R. 8550) will invest in college students who support and mentor K-12 students in after school activities. Currently, after school activities are not considered a community service under the Federal Work-Study program. Rep. Carson's bill changes this by allowing college students to access Federal Work-Study funds for their participation in after school activities. Moreover, this legislation requires eligible schools to allocate federal funds to students who want to work with after-school programs. Through these changes, students who want to serve their community can be compensated for their important work, and the younger students will benefit from this mentorship, which has been shown to dramatically improve one's educational achievements. This legislation has been endorsed by MENTOR: the National Mentoring Partnership. The second bill, theInterstate Teaching Mobility Act(H.R. 8551)willcreate a new voluntary program at the Department of Education (DOE) to allow licensed teachers to use their licenses across state lines. Currently, there is a troubling shortage of teachers in America that is partially caused by inconsistent and often cumbersome state-by-state certification and assessment requirements. These obstacles prevent many from teaching, which negatively impacts countless schools and students, particularly in under-served communities. Rep. Carson's legislation will help America's education system catch up to our increasingly mobile society by allowing teachers to more easily take teaching positions across state lines and at schools that desperately need teachers. This legislation has been endorsed by the National Education Association (NEA) and Third Way. I am extremely pleased to introduce these two pieces of legislation that will help improve our education system, Congressman Carson said. The current COVID-19 cris… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-carson-reintroduces-bill-to-fight-food-deserts | Rep. Carson Reintroduces Bill to Fight Food Deserts | 2020-10-07 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Indianapolis, IN This week, Congressman Andr Carson (IN-07) reintroduced the Food Deserts Act (HR8531), legislation that will help shrink food deserts. Food deserts are neighborhoods where access to nutritious and affordable food is scarce. Over 29 million people -- almost 10 percent of the U.S. population -- live without ready access to affordable, nutritious food and over 2 million people have no transportation to get to their nearest store. This legislation will create USDA funding for state operated revolving funds that will issue low interest loans for the operation of grocery stores in food deserts. The bill ensures that recipients of these loans, including for-profit, non-profit and municipal entities, will provide affordable, healthy food, including fresh produce and staples like milk, bread and meat. It will also ensure that USDA professionals are available to provide technical assistance to recipients who need it. Nutritious food should be an expectation, not a luxury. That is why I am extremely pleased to reintroduce the Food Deserts Act, which creates new avenues to fund stores in underserved communities, Congressman Carson said. In the 7th Congressional District alone, 1 in 5 people live in a food desert. In these areas, grocery stores are unfortunately closing down, taking away healthy options, and prices are skyrocketing for smaller stores. Too many families already lack a car or reliable public transportation to get to the nearest alternative, often located over a mile away. These problems have only been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. Today, thousands of my constituents are struggling to find the food they need, with many forced to rely on fast food and convenience stores Rep. Carson continued. This is simply unacceptable, particularly in the wealthiest nation on Earth. The Food Deserts Act is a bold, common-sense solution to help reduce this inequality. I urge my colleagues to support this bill and pass it as soon as possible." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/statements-for-the-record/recognition-of-the-service-and-legacy-of-justice-ruth-bader | RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE AND LEGACY OF JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG | 2020-10-02 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Madam Speaker, I rise today to join my colleagues in recognizing the lifetime of service and the legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." This insight came from the late Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg and has never been more applicable than today. The Notorious RBG was a fighter for all and a defender of rights until the very end, showing us all the true definition of what it means to be a great leader. Throughout her career she fought to extend fairness and protections for countless marginalized groups in this country. As a father to young girl and a passionate defender of women's rights, I stand before you to reflect on the legacy that Justice Ginsburg has left on all generations today, and in the years to come. In 1993, Justice Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court with unanimous support from the Senate and became only the second woman ever to serve on the highest court in our land. She brought both passion and brilliance to her decisions, always with the best interests of Americans on her mind while upholding our Constitution. We have a duty to honor Justice Ginsburg by continuing her fight to advance the progress she tirelessly worked for during her entire career. In a time when my constituents and fellow Americans are urgently voicing their need for unity and fairness, we must demand the very things Justice Ginsburg fought for so fiercely: equal health care,reproductive rights, equal rights, LGBTQ rights, workers' rights, voting rights, civil rights, and much more. So much is at stake with the Supreme Court vacancy her passing has created. The Supreme Court is already scheduled to hear arguments the week after the election on the Trump Administration's reckless push to destroy the Affordable Care Act (ACA). That means, in the middle of this unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than 200,000 Americans, the President and his allies are trying to pack the Supreme Court to take away the health c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/house-clears-sweeping-olympic-and-amateur-sports-oversight-package | House clears sweeping Olympic and amateur sports oversight package | 2020-10-01 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | The House cleared byvoice votesweeping legislation Thursday designed to strengthen oversight of U.S. participation in the Olympics. The bipartisan, bicameral package was theoutgrowth of an investigationby the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee's Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, which has jurisdiction over sports policy. Today, the House passed our Olympic reform legislation advancing critical changes and effective safeguards to protect our Olympic, Paralympic and amateur athletes. Through the input and guidance of the courageous survivors athletes who traveled to Washington, shared their stories and demanded change we were able to advance this legislation through Congress," Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and ranking member Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., said in a joint statement. The panel investigated the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's handling of well-documented allegations of abuse against athletes, as well as the response from governing bodies for individual sports like gymnastics. The resulting legislation passed the Senate by unanimous consent shortly before the August recess. It will now be on the way to President Donald Trump's desk. Blumenthal recalled years of hearings and meetings and news conferences with athletes from a variety of sports. That included a 2018 event in the Kennedy Caucus Room on Capitol Hill featuring dozens of athletes from a variety of sports who had faced abuse. It's a testament to the athletes who came forward with such courage and persistence, Blumenthal said. Blumenthal said he was aware of the pressures the Olympic and Paralympic Committee will be under given the scheduling of summer and winter games in back-to-back years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but he said that would be no excuse for not fully implementing the new legislation. The failure in the past has been to put medals and money before the athletes, which is how the culture has to change, Blumenthal said in an interview. No matter how busy they ar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/brooks-bill-to-reauthorize-breast-cancer-awareness-funding-passes-house | Brooks bill to reauthorize breast cancer awareness funding passes House | 2020-09-30 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC On Tuesday, Congresswomen Susan W. Brooks' (R-Indiana Fifth District) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz's (D-Florida 23rd District) bipartisan legislation (H.R. 4078) to reauthorize and increase funding for the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act (EARLY) Act passed the full House. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer over their lifetime, said Brooks. Many women with breast cancer have no symptoms, which is why regular breast cancer screenings are so crucially important. I am proud Congress unanimously voted to reauthorize the EARLY Act because it shines a necessary spotlight on the threats posed by breast cancer to young women. This bipartisan legislation also seeks to educate health care professionals and the public about the importance of young women's breast health and supports research that will help end breast cancer once and for all. The EARLY Act empowers young and high risk women to understand their bodies and advocate for their health. By providing funding for breast cancer education and screening programs, the EARLY Act continues Congress' continued commitment to protecting all Americans, particularly those at risk of dangerous diseases. First passed in 2010, the EARLY Act provides continuous access to the health information and resources that are critical throughout a woman's life. So far, the EARLY Act has created a crucial education and outreach campaign administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that highlights breast cancer risks facing young women and certain women at higher risk due to their ethnic or racial background, while empowering them with the tools they need to fight this disease. This legislation reauthorizes the program through FY2024 and funds CDC programs to identify gaps in education and awareness among young women and health care providers about breast health. It supports young survivors through grants to organizations focused on helping them cope with the many unique challenge… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-wasserman-schultz-bill-to-reauthorize-breast-cancer-awareness | Brooks, Wasserman Schultz Bill to Reauthorize Breast Cancer Awareness Funding Passes House | 2020-09-30 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Yesterday, Congresswomen Susan W. Brooks' (IN-05) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz's (FL-23) bipartisan legislation (H.R. 4078) to reauthorize and increase funding for the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act (EARLY) Act passed the full House. One in eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer over their lifetime,said Brooks.Many women with breast cancer have no symptoms, which is why regular breast cancer screenings are so crucially important. I am proud Congress unanimously voted to reauthorize the EARLY Act because it shines a necessary spotlight on the threats posed by breast cancer to young women. This bipartisan legislation also seeks to educate health care professionals and the public about the importance of young women's breast health and supports research that will help end breast cancer once and for all. Background The EARLY Act empowers young and high risk women to understand their bodies and advocate for their health. By providing funding for breast cancer education and screening programs, the EARLY Act continues Congress' continued commitment to protecting all Americans, particularly those at risk of dangerous diseases. First passed in 2010, the EARLY Act provides continuous access to the health information and resources that are critical throughout a woman's life. So far, the EARLY Act has created a crucial education and outreach campaign administered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that highlights breast cancer risks facing young women and certain women at higher risk due to their ethnic or racial background, while empowering them with the tools they need to fight this disease. This legislation reauthorizes the program through FY2024 and funds CDC programs to identify gaps in education and awareness among young women and health care providers about breast health. It supports young survivors through grants to organizations focused on helping them cope with the many unique challenges they face as young women a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/rep-carson-statement-on-whats-at-stake-on-the-supreme-court | Rep. Carson Statement on What's at Stake on the Supreme Court | 2020-09-26 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Democrat | Senate | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Congressman Andr Carson released the following statement on President Trump's decision to nominate a replacement for Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, just weeks before the upcoming presidential election, while voting is already taking place. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been described as a diminutive giant, and there is no doubt that loss has opened a void in the hearts and minds of millions of Americans. We owe it to her lifetime and her legacy, to take the time to honor and celebrate her life, but also, to take the time we need to fully mourn her loss. Without even speaking of the rank hypocrisy displayed by Republican Senators in their haste to replace Justice Ginsburg, there are even more compelling reasons not to consider any nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court until after the next president is sworn in. Traditionally, and over many decades of precedent, there is an average of at least 65 days that elapse between a vacancy opening up on the U.S. Supreme Court and an announcement of a nominee to fill that vacancy. It has only been 8 days since Justice Ginsburg died, and sadly, she has not even been laid to rest. And yet, we're suffering today through this indecent rush to pack ideologues onto the highest court in the land. Traditionally, it takes an average of 141 days from the opening of a vacancy to the confirmation of a replacement -- not the 30 days that the Senate Majority Leader has announced. This unprecedented rush to pack the Court prevents the thorough investigation required before the confirmation of a lifetime appointment to the highest court in the land. Traditionally, consideration of a Supreme Court nominee would never occur so close to a presidential election, and certainly never during a presidential election which is in fact already underway. Americans have already begun to vote for the next president, and their voices MUST be heard. Ramming through a Supreme Court nominee now, in the middle of the election, is in fact, ignoring the voices of American voters. Let me be c… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-announces-select-committee-on-the-modernization-of-congress | Brooks Announces Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress Adopts Recommendations to Make Congress Work Better for the People | 2020-09-25 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) provided the following statement yesterday after the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress passed its final recommendations to make Congress more effective, efficient, and transparent for all Americans: "As a member of the Select Committee, which consists of six Republicans and six Democrats, I am extremely proud this bipartisan group of members unanimously passed a total of 97 recommendations to improve the way the House of Representatives works for the American people. One of the reasons I ran for Congress in 2012 was to work towards restoring confidence in Congress. Since my first election, I have strived to be a leader who promotes civility and cooperation across party-lines. Over the past 18 months we developed strong bipartisan recommendations that will strengthen the working relationships and civility within Congress. Other important recommendations include reclaiming constitutional authorities to make Congress work better. Article I of the Constitution gives Congress the authority to tax and spend or the power of the purse' arguably one of the body's most essential constitutional responsibilities. By setting up a program, such as the Community-Focused Grant Program, we would enhance Congress' ability to exercise this authority to appropriate federal funds. This competitively awarded grant program would fund projects that have the broad support of local communities throughout the United States. . Click here to watch Rep. Brooks and other committee members speak about the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress' work to provide these recommendations. Click here to watch Rep. Brooks give remarks on the final passage of recommendations in today's hearing. Background: Summary of the recommendations passed by the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress: Making Congress More Effective, Efficient and Transparent Streamline the bill-writing process to save time and reduce mistakes. Finalize a new system that allows the A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-statement-honoring-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg | Brooks Statement Honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg | 2020-09-25 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) provided the following statement after participating in the ceremony preceding the lying-in state of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the United States Capitol: As a young woman who began the practice of law in 1985, I have always been grateful the path Justice Ginsburg paved for women like me. Today, I had the honor of paying my respects to the first woman ever to lie in state in the United States Capitol. It was humbling to participate in the beautiful and powerful ceremony honoring her life. Ms. Denyce Graves sang the American Anthem written by Nora Jones, with words that were perfectly sang, America, America I gave my best to you.' Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer and changed the laws in America to ensure justice for women. She fought for state-funded schools to admit women, for women to be able to sign a mortgage on their own, and for the protection of pregnant women in the workplace, among many other accomplishments. I am fortunate to have practiced law in the same era Justice Ginsburg sat on the United States Supreme Court. Outlined on the wall of her Supreme Court chamber reads a message of the book of Deuteronomy, Justice, justice you shall pursue'. Her legacy fighting for justice will never be forgotten. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/brooks-slotkin-package-to-overhaul-national-stockpile-make-more-critical | Brooks, Slotkin Package to Overhaul National Stockpile, Make More Critical Supplies In America Passes House with Unanimous, Bipartisan Support | 2020-09-22 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON -- Congresswomen Susan W. Brooks' (R-IN05) and Elissa Slotkin's (D-MI08) bipartisan H.R. 7574, the Strengthening America's Strategic National Stockpile Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives with unanimous, bipartisan support on Monday. This bipartisan legislation would reduce America's dependence on foreign sources of critical medical supplies the country needs to fight COVID-19 by making much-needed improvements and updates to America's Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) and boosting domestic manufacturing of those supplies here in America. "This unprecedented pandemic has demonstrated the importance of reinforcing our Strategic National Stockpile," said Brooks. "We need to ensure it is capable of responding to a diverse range of threats, including disasters with long-term, sustained demand like COVID-19. My colleagues and I have spent countless hours communicating directly with stakeholders involved in the stockpile to find ways to increase its effectiveness and sustainability. Our Nation needs to fundamentally reimagine how we prepare for pandemics. From expanding State-level stockpiles to reinforcing our domestic production capabilities for critical supplies, this bill is an important step towards that goal. Congress must also commit to significantly increasing funding for these programs in a long-term, sustainable way. I am pleased this bipartisan legislation passed the House, and I encourage my Senate colleagues to move on this crucial legislation promptly." This bipartisan package came directly from my experience trying to get PPE for our frontline workers, and was drafted to ensure we are never again dependent on foreign suppliers for equipment we need to keep Americans safe in a crisis, said Slotkin. I'm thrilled that it passed with unanimous, bipartisan support in the House. During the heat of the COVID-19 crisis, when Michigan and other states called on the Strategic National Stockpile for urgently needed masks, gloves and other protective gear, what we got was nowhere close to what … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-passes-carson-legislation-to-combat-maternal-mortality-fight-health | House Passes Carson Legislation to Combat Maternal Mortality, Fight Health Disparities | 2020-09-21 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Democrat | Senate | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -- Today, the House of Representatives passed theMaternal Health Quality Improvement Act(H.R. 4995) which included Representative Andr Carson's bipartisan legislation, theExcellence in Maternal Health Act(H.R. 4215). This bipartisan bill, introduced with Representative Carson's fellow Hoosier Representative, Larry Bucshon (R), will make significant strides in combating maternal mortality by working to improve maternal health access and quality, reduce health disparities and discrimination, and strengthen training for health care providers. Protecting the health and safety of mothers and families isn't a partisan issue. That's why I'm incredibly pleased that my colleagues in the House have overwhelmingly passed this piece of bipartisan legislation to reduce maternal mortality and save lives, said Congressman Carson. Mothers across America continue to die during pregnancy and childbirth, and these deaths are often preventable. This is certainly the case in Indiana, which has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality in America. Preventing maternal mortality is also an important step in our fight for racial justice. Black and Brown women are significantly more likely to die during pregnancy and childbirth, which worsens the widening health disparities that people of color experience. Preventing disproportionate deaths in childbirth for Black and Brown mothers is critical. We must do everything in our power to expand access to quality health care that can keep these women alive and thriving as they raise the next generation of leaders, which helps all of our communities become stronger. Now that the House has passed the bill, I urge the Senate to also pass it as quickly as possible. The sooner it becomes law, the sooner we can help ensure more happy and healthy families in Indiana and across America. Specifically, theExcellence in Maternal Health Actworks to combat maternal morality by providing: $10 million to help develop and enact best practices to eliminate maternal morality through impro… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://carson.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/congressman-carson-statement-on-the-passing-of-justice-ginsburg | Congressman Carson Statement on the Passing of Justice Ginsburg | 2020-09-18 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Democrat | Senate | IN | André Carson | C001072 | carson.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -- Congressman Andr Carsonreleased the following statement on the passing of Supreme CourtJusticeRuth Bader Ginsburg. "The passing ofJusticeGinsburg is a monumental lossforour entire nation. She was a tireless championforcivil rights and equalityforall --- not only during her 27 years sitting on the Supreme Court, but throughout her long and distinguished legal career. She experienced the sting of discrimination and bigotry, and spent her life working to prevent future generations from experiencing the same prejudice she rose up against. I urge every American to put partisan differences and political allegiances aside right now and come together to honor her amazing life and legacy, and to allow us time to mourn her enormous loss. We must lift up her life's work to ensure that America's freedoms and opportunities are available to all." | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/rep-brooks-we-need-to-better-prepare-for-pandemics | Rep. Brooks: We need to better prepare for pandemics | 2020-09-18 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | Insufficient stockpiles and a lack of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic should serve as a warning for America on future preparedness, Rep. Susan Brooks (R-Ind.) said at an Axios virtual event on Friday. What they're saying:"Congress had been beefing up for years the appropriations for preparedness it certainly was not enough, and we recognize that," Brooks said. "I do think going forward, and I certainly hope in a bipartisan way, we will come together to make sure there is more funding for those frontline workers, for our health care systems ... County health departments, our state health departments, quite frankly have not been adequately funded over many years." "And so I think there's going to be a lot of discussion not only in Congress but I think in state legislatures and in county commissions and so forth: How do we make sure that we do a better job, not only in the longterm future, but because pandemics can last sometimes a couple of years." The big picture:Congress has providedemergency fundingto states that are financially struggling during the coronavirus pandemic. But many are still fighting to manage the massive costs incurred by the COVID-19 economy, including testing, unemployment and health care funding. Watch the event. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/watch-whats-at-stake-in-the-2020-election | Watch: What's at stake in the 2020 election | 2020-09-18 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | Senate | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | On Friday September 18, Axios'Margaret Talevhosted a conversation on the 2020 election, exploring the Trump and Biden administrations' positions on everything from health care to economics to the coronavirus response, featuring Rep.Ro Khannaand Rep.Susan Brooks. Rep.Khannadiscussed how the government response to coronavirus has affected Americans' attitudes towards health care, and the possible ramifications on the 2020 election. How COVID-19 has shifted Americans' perspectives on the health care system:"Even middle class, upper middle class professionals who have lost their jobs or are without health insurance are now seeing how costly and how cruel the private insurance system can be." On the long-term policy impact of the coronavirus response:"Because there is a greater shared understanding about the vulnerability of people who lose their jobs, the vulnerability of people who don't have health care I think that's created the groundswell for support for Medicare for All." Rep.Brooksdiscussed how coronavirus exposed the limitations of the national stockpile and need for reinvestment in the Paycheck Protection Program. On the strategic national stockpile:"What we've learned with the strategic national stockpile is that we're really not adequately supplied for a very long incident or episode of a pandemic...Besides the fact that Congress had been beefing up the appropriations for preparedness, it certainly was not enough." On strengthening the economy:"We need to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program to keep people employed. We had the lowest unemployment before this pandemic hit 3.6% I believe and then we soared into unprecedented numbers...We've got to do what we can to get people back into that workforce." Axiosco-founder and CEOJim VandeHeihosted a View from the Top segment with filmmaker of FRONTLINE'sThe Choice 2020: Trump vs. BidenMichael Kirk,who discussed making a documentary during the pandemic and the impact of pivotal life experiences on both presidential candidates. On the structure of t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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