U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Indiana
Congressman Carson Introduces Resolution Condemning Violence, Possible Genocide in the DRC
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024:
Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) introduced a resolution condemning the violence perpetuated against ethnic minorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
Human rights organizations and advocacy groups have documented concerning acts of violence performed by members of the Armed Forces of the DRC and militias against ethnic minorities that may meet one or more criteria for g
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Rep. Greg Pence Co-Leads Bill To Help Combat Illicit Fentanyl
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024:
Yesterday, Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) co-led the HIDTA Reauthorization Act of 2024 with Congressman John Duarte (R-CA), Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX), and Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). This legislation reauthorizes the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program and includes new provisions that provide additional resources for state and local law enforcement and prosecutor
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Rep. Mrvan Issues Statement on Whiting BP Facility Power Outage
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Indiana, issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2024:
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Rep. Frank J. Mrvan released the following statement on the power outage at the Whiting BP facility.
"As our office stays in close communication with BP, EPA, IDEM, and other state and local entities, our priority will continue to be the safety of our workers and all individuals and community members.
"I am grateful for the swift coordination and quick action of all of the first respond
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Rep. Yakym Votes for Pro-Growth Tax Reform
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following statement on Feb. 1, 2024:
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Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released the following statement after voting for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act; legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives on an overwhelming bipartisan basis last evening:
"I have heard from countless Hoosiers about the need for more economic certainty and pro-growth tax policies that will help ensure America remains the
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