Press Releases

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, last week, participated in the joint House-Senate conference to reconcile the 9/11 commission bill.  As a participant in this conference, Congressman Al Green was able to play an integral role in securing a National Transportation Security Center (NTSCE) for Texas Southern University, as part of the 9/11 commission bill.  The Homeland Security Centers of Excellence (HS-Centers) bring together leading experts and researchers to conduct multidiscip

(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Financial Services during mark-up passed two amendments to H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, proposed by Congressman Al Green (TX-09).  The Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 takes steps to continue the evolution of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and make it more resilient and viable. 

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), yesterday, offered two amendments to the Transportation-HUD appropriations bill.  This transportation and housing bill provides funding to keep our transportation system safe and strong, and to address our nation’s affordable housing needs.  The Fair Housing Act of 1960 prohibits discrimination in housing based on disability, familial status, race, color, gender, or nationality.

(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined ACORN and the Harris County AFL-CIO to highlight the positive impact the increase in minimum wage will have on Houstonians.  On July 24, 2007, millions of Americans will get a¬n increase in pay.  It has been 10 years since American workers have seen an increase in the federal minimum wage.  Nearly 13 million hard-working Americans and over 1.7 million Texans will benefit from raising the federal minimum wage by $2.10 – from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour over two years.  On July 24, 2007, the minimum wage will ra

(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security joined colleagues from the House and Senate for a joint conference on the 9/11 bill (H.R.1/S.4), also known as the Improving America’s Security Act of 2007.  This conference seeks to reconcile legislation passed by the both Houses of Congress into one bill aimed at implementing the recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission.  During today’s conference debate ensued over an amendment proposed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Cong

(Washington, DC)--Today,Congressman Al Green (TX-09), a member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity joined advocates to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passage of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.  The McKinney-Vento programs successfully provide housing (e.g., shelter, transitional housing) and supportive services to tens of thousands of men, women and children experiencing homelessness.  Congressman Al Green’s statement is below.

(Houston, TX)--Today. Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement regarding the death of 18-year-old pipe attack victim, David Ritcheson.

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), last week, was joined by 28 colleagues from both parties to introduce H.R.