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Congressman Al Green Urges Regulators to Closely Examine the Merger of Credit Card Giants to Determine if it is in the Best Interests of Consumers and Workers
February 20, 2024
Press Release

(Houston, Texas) — On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

“The acquisition of Discover Financial Services by Capital One Financial, pending federal regulators’ approval, raises many concerns about competition and consumer welfare. Capital One is among the largest banks in the nation, reporting $36.8 billion in total net revenue for 2023. Discover operates one of the largest payment networks in the country, reporting $2.9 billion in net income for 2023.

Issues:Financial Services
Congressman Al Green Introduces H.R. 5223 – the Original Open for Business Act of 2023 – to Address the Need for Customer Friendly Banking Hours
August 29, 2023
Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) — On Friday, August 18, 2023, Congressman Al Green took a proactive step towards enhancing access to banking services by introducing H.R. 5223 – the Original Open for Business Act of 2023.

Issues:Financial Services
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Rep. Al Green Admonishes Top U.S. Megabanks for Their Involvement in the Financing of Slavery
September 21, 2022
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Issues:Financial Services
Congressman Al Green Admonishes the Largest U.S. Banks for Their Historical Ties to Slavery During Financial Services Committee Hearing
September 21, 2022
Press Release

(Washington, D.C.) – On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, Congressman Al Green, Chairman of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, participated in a hearing entitled, “Holding Megabanks Accountable: Oversight of America’s Largest Consumer Facing Banks.” He released the following statement:

Issues:Financial Services
Congressman Al Green Helps Pass Historic Legislative Package to Address Invidious Discrimination and Systemic Racism Entrenched in U.S. Financial System
June 15, 2022
Press Release

(Washington, DC) — On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

Issues:Financial Services
Congressman Al Green Joins Congressman Dean Phillips to Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the State Small Business Credit Initiative
May 24, 2022
Press Release

(Houston, TX) — On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

Issues:Financial Services
Congressman Al Green Expresses Approval of Debt Limit Increase
December 15, 2021
Press Release

(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, December 15, 2021, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement:

Issues:Financial Services