Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks

Representing the 5th District of Indiana
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Apr 23, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DCToday, U.S. Representatives Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) and Brad Schneider (D-IL10), introduced a bipartisan bill that works to combat the opioid crisis that is sweeping through the country.

Apr 19, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DCHealth and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar announced HHS will soon provide $485 million in grants to help states and territories address the heroin and opioid abuse crisis. Indiana will receive $10.9 million. Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) provided the following statement:

Apr 13, 2018 News Releases

CARMEL, IN – Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) released the following statement in support of the President’s announcement of retaliatory action in Syria:

Apr 11, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) questioned Facebook, Inc.’s founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, during a House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing examining the company’s privacy policies and use of consumer data.

Apr 11, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN) offered the following statement upon the announcement of Speaker Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) retirement at the conclusion of the 115th Congress:

Apr 4, 2018 News Releases

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, President Trump signed into law H.R. 4851, the Kennedy-King Commemorative Site Act, legislation introduced by Congressman André Carson (D-IN) and co-sponsored by Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-IN). Senators Joe Donnelly (D-IN) and Todd Young (R-IN) introduced a companion bill in the Senate.

Apr 3, 2018 News Releases

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Today, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) joined Indiana Department of Education’s (IDOE) 44th Superintendent of Public Instruction, Dr. Jennifer McCormick, in a roundtable discussion focusing on their shared commitment to keeping schools safe.

Mar 22, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – The opioid epidemic continues to sweep the nation. In order to effectively combat this complex crisis, it is important to work together. Poison control centers are an important part of the solution and are already on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic.

Mar 21, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed “Right to Try” legislation by a vote of 267-149. Already, 38 states, including Indiana, have passed similar laws that take a variety of approaches to help vulnerable patients.

Mar 19, 2018 News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, H.R. 4851, the Kennedy-King Establishment Act, introduced by Congressman André Carson (D-IN07) and co-sponsored by Congresswoman Susan W.

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Jul 11, 2018 In The News
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Matthias Vescelus is like most 9-year-old boys. He enjoys sports, appreciates a good story and loves to spend time with his family and friends.

The Noblesville youth is also a cancer survivor, who lost his sight to the disease.

Jun 29, 2018 In The News

(Friday, June 29, 2018) – This week, FMC, an association of former Members of Congress, announced the new House Republican co-chair of its Congressional Study Group on Germany.

Jun 29, 2018 In The News
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The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on June 27 passed the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2018 (PAHPRA), sending it to the full committee along with four other public health bills under consideration.

Jun 25, 2018 In The News
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Agriculture is the backbone of our nation’s economy. America’s farmers and ranchers are responsible for producing our food supply and work hard to ensure that it is safe, abundant and affordable. Unfortunately, farmers across the country are suffering from a declining agricultural economy, with net farm income down almost 50 percent over the past four years.

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Jun 25, 2018 In The News
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U.S. Reps. Susan Brooks (R-IN) and Martha Roby (R-AL) on June 21 supported agricultural commodities in their home states by helping U.S. House members pass the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, H.R.2, also known as the 2018 Farm Bill.

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Jun 24, 2018 In The News
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ANDERSON – Rep. Susan Brooks joined 40 fellow Republicans in the U.S. House seeking answers on the policy to remove children from their parents at the southern border of the United States.

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Jun 24, 2018 In The News
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A novel virus, moderately contagious and moderately lethal, has surfaced and is spreading rapidly around the globe.

Jun 19, 2018 In The News
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ANDERSON – Local members of Congress and Republican senatorial candidate Mike Braun agree the immigration system is not currently working.

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Jun 18, 2018 In The News
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The House of Representatives recently passed H.R. 3249, the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act, which authorizes $50 million annually from fiscal year 2019 until fiscal year 2021 for the Project Safe Neighborhoods program.

Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) provided the following statement in support of its passage:

Jun 17, 2018 In The News
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Something took place at the recent Anderson City Council meeting that might have never taken place before, and the Democrats missed a chance to offer an olive branch to the three African-Americans serving on the council.

Council President Joe Newman and President Pro Tem Lance Stephenson, both Democrats, were unable to attend the Thursday meeting.

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Nov 10, 2015 Video
In November 2015, Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) was honored by the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana at the 2015 Lt. Governor's Leadership Luncheon with the 'Making the World a Better Place' Award. Other 2015 honorees include Angela Braly, founder and president, the Braly Group; Mari Hulman George, chairman of the board of directors for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation, and Hulman & Company; and Jennett Hill, senior vice president and general counsel, Citizens Energy Group.
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Nov 4, 2015 Video
Social media is transforming the way we communicate before, during, and after terrorist attacks, natural disasters, and other emergencies.
Sep 11, 2015 Video
Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN5) spoke on the House floor in September in opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, stating that it is a deeply flawed deal.

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