Congressman Carson questions BlackRock’s AES acquisition, warning it could raise utility rates and burden ratepayers.
Quiver AI Summary
Carson questions AES/BlackRock deal: Congressman André Carson said he has sent a formal inquiry to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission about BlackRock’s proposed acquisition of AES Corporation. He asked regulators to closely review the transaction’s possible effects on utility rates and the public interest.
Concerns raised in letter: The letter says Carson is worried the deal could lead to higher customer bills, citing a private acquisition in Michigan that was followed by several rate increases. It also says the deal could shift costs from data centers to residential customers and affect environmental and community health outcomes.
Requested review: Carson urged regulators to examine affordability, private ownership of utility assets, environmental impacts, and public transparency before deciding whether to approve the acquisition.
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André Carson Fundraising
André Carson recently disclosed $130.8K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2026. This was the 718th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 42.7% came from individual donors.
Carson disclosed $147.9K of spending. This was the 654th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Carson disclosed $629.2K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 556th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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André Carson Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that André Carson is worth $32.5K, as of July 1st, 2026. This is the 478th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Carson has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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André Carson Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by André Carson:
- H.R.9265: To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require participation in the summer EBT program as a condition of participating in the school lunch program, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7281: Justice for Shireen Act
- H.R.4487: Gun Safety Incentive Act
- H.R.3906: Medical Research for Our Troops Act
- H.R.2411: UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025
- H.R.1855: National Amusement Park Ride Safety Act
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2026 Indiana's 7th Congressional District Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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