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(Houston, TX) — On Friday, October 18, 2024, Congressman Al Green will deliver remarks at the 2024 Houston Stand Down, hosted by the City of Houston. This event aims to provide veterans with essential resources and services, including housing, furniture, clothing, hygiene products, food, haircuts, career readiness assistance, medical benefits, and more. The event will take place at The Zone, located at 10371 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025 at 9:00 a.m. CT.
(Houston, TX) —On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Congressman Al Green passionately discussed the 12th anniversary of Austin Tice being taken captive in Syria. In an interview with reporter Reena Diamante on Spectrum News, he stated it was time to bring Austin Tice home.
(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, July 27, 2024, Congressman Al Green joined Francisco Vazquez, Medical Center Director of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, in collaboration with Combined Arms (a veterans and community support organization) as well as the Houston Food Bank, to distribute free food to veterans and their family members to aid in recovery from Hurricane Beryl.
(Houston, TX) — On Monday, February 12, 2024, Congressman Al Green observed National Salute to Veteran Patients Week by leading the distribution of U.S. Constitutions and 1,100 American flags that were flown over the U.S. Capitol to Veterans. The distribution took place at the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) to honor and extend appreciation to the brave men and women who have served and protected our nation.
(Washington, D.C.) — On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
“Those willing to risk everything to protect our liberties and freedoms merit the best that our nation has to offer. That is why I am pleased to have supported H.R. 3967 - Honoring our PACT Act of 2022 and been at the White House today for a ceremony where President Biden signed this bill into law,” Congressman Al Green indicated.
(Washington, D.C.) – On Monday, December 28, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement after voting ‘YES’ to overriding President Trump’s veto of the FY2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
(Washington, D.C.) – On Tuesday, September 15, 2020, Congressmembers Al Green (TX-09) and Harley Rouda (CA-48) introduced H.R. 8252 to restore the military service question to a prominently displayed position on the URLA form, ahead of the virtual Financial Services Committee hearing with the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Dr. Mark A.
(Missouri City, TX) — On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Congressman Al Green hosted his “Don’t Mess with USPS: Save the Postal Service Day of Action” rally and press conference in front of the Missouri City Main Post Office Location. He appeared with local elected officials, community leaders, and concerned constituents. The Congressman – who represents Houston and smaller cities southwest of Houston including Missouri City and Stafford – issued the following statement:
(Houston, TX) – On Wednesday, February 19, 2020, Congressman Al Green visited patients at Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) in honor of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week. Congressman Green released the following statement:
(Washington, D.C.) – On Tuesday, June 25, 2019, Congressman Al Green released the following statement, applauding the passage of H.R. 3055, an appropriations package funding portions of the federal government including the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The legislation includes a bipartisan amendment he cosponsored with Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster (D-NH) and ten other Members to increase funding from $45 million to $47 million for the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program in fiscal year 2020.