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(Houston, TX)— We are now two days into an unjust, Republican, healthcare shutdown crisis/scheme, which creates a crisis/scheme with higher costs and less healthcare coverage for the American people. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that included justice for all. Donald Trump and Republicans have an unjust crisis/scheme to gut Medicaid, decimate the Affordable Care Act, and slash Medicare. Under the Republican, unjust crisis/scheme, millions will lose healthcare coverage, and millions more will face higher costs.
(Houston, TX)—On Thursday, April 24, 2025, Congressman Al Green responded to growing calls from the press and interested parties after announcing he had filed H.R. 2983 – the Original Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Safeguarding Eligible Clients Under Reimbursement Enforcement (SNAP SECURE) Act of 2025. This legislation aims to reinstate a program that would compensate victims of theft of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, among other purposes.
(Houston, TX) — On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green will address statements made by a dozen Republicans addressed to House leadership indicating that they will not make significant cuts to Medicaid. Although, this is vindication of Congressman Green’s taking a stand and speaking out during the Joint Session of Congress, it does not ameliorate the necessity to employ vigilance during the budgetary process.
(Houston, TX) — On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Congressman Al Green will join State Senator Molly Cook,Commissioner Lesley Briones, State Representative Ron Reynolds, and esteemed community leaders in a press conference. They will confront the continued attack on women's control over their bodies and access to reproductive healthcare across all branches of government.
(Houston, TX) — Today, Congressman Al Green recognizes the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The IRA, which Congressman Green voted for, lowers prescription drug prices, invests in domestic energy production while promoting clean energy, and helps reduce the federal budget deficit. With this legislation, Democrats and the Biden-Harris Administration have enabled the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to negotiate lower prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries.
(Houston, TX) — Today, Congressman Al Green held a press conference with Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Texas State Representative Gene Wu, President of League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Dr. Sergio Lira, President of Texas Multicultural Advocacy Coalition (TMAC) Dr.
(Houston, TX) — On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Congressman Al Green and leaders will address the controversial emergency healthcare executive order signed by Governor Greg Abbott earlier this month. Congressman Al Green believes that this action is part and parcel to Governor Abbott’s simplistic Texas two-step immigration reform program to:
(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Congressman Al Green will share remarks at a press conference with Bishop James Dixon, Chairman of Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, community leaders, and elected officials. The purpose of the press conference is to update constituents on recovery efforts. Congressman Green will also address constituents’ concerns related to CenterPoint Energy.