Press Releases
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(Houston, TX) — On Friday, February 13, 2026, Congressman Al Green marked National Salute to Veteran Patients Week by distributing 1,000 Valentine’s Day cards created by students in local after-school programs and 1,000 Congressional Certificates to honor veterans. The distribution was held at the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC). This event served as a tribute to courageous individuals dedicated to serving and safeguarding our country.
(Houston, TX) —On Friday, February 13, 2026, Congressman Al Green will present a symbolic check for $500,000 to support Harris County Constable Precinct 7 in their combating of human trafficking across underserved communities in the Congressional District. This federal funding will provide specialized officer training and support community-based initiatives focused on prevention, victim services, and enforcement.
(Washington, D.C.) — On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor regarding Black history and stolen legacies.
(Washington, DC) — On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission."
(Washington, DC) — On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Building a Solid Foundation: Restoring Trust and Transparency in Public Housing Agencies."
(Washington, DC) — On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Congressman Al Green, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, shared remarks during a Homeland Security Committee hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security: ICE, CBP, and USCIS."
(Washington, DC) — On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Priced Out of the American Dream: Understanding the Policies Behind Rising Costs of Housing and Borrowing."
(Washington, DC) – On Monday, February 9, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6644 – the Housing for the 21st Century Act, which contains Congressman Al Green’s H.R.
(Houston, TX) —On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Congressman Al Green will host his Inaugural Black History Month Legislative Update with a powerful message to America on “A Century of Black History Commemorations” and discuss resolutions that he will introduce in Congress preserving Black history, and the ongoing fight for justice. Honoring both history and the future, the program will include a moving recitation by Otis Marks III, winner of Houston’s Foley MLK Jr.
(Houston, TX) —On Friday, February 6, 2026, Congressman Al Green released the following press statement regarding a press conference at the Harris County Democratic Party Headquarters at 11:00 a.m. CT, with community leaders and local elected officials. This press conference will address ongoing racial profiling by ICE across the Greater Houston area and announce the filing of a lawsuit seeking an injunction to halt these unlawful practices.