Press Releases

(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Congressman Al Green invites the Ninth Congressional District of Texas to two empowering events: a ‘Know Your Rights’ Session at 9:00 a.m. CST and Passport Day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST. Both will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Houston Hobby Airport 8181 Airport Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77061. Appointments for Passport Day are recommended by registering online here; however, walk-ins are welcomed. 

(Washington, DC) — On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Beyond Silicon Valley: Expanding Access to Capital Across America."

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(Houston, TX) —  On Monday, March 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green will host a press conference alongside Bishop James Dixon, President of the NAACP Houston Branch, Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch #283, and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU). He will address a critical letter he sent to congressional leaders regarding the U.S.

(Houston, TX) — On Friday, March 14, 2025, Congressman Al Green penned a communique to Congressional leaders raising concerns about the possibility of the congressionally created watchdog that provides oversight of the United States Postal Service (USPS) being eliminated or marginalized as a result of a USPS agreement to work with DOGE. A copy of Congressman Green’s letter is accessible by clicking here. 

(Houston, TX) — On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the House Financial Services Committee passed the Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act out of a committee markup by a vote of 48-0. This bipartisan bill led by Congresswoman Young Kim and Congressman Al Green successfully passed the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress. The legislation aims to ensure that the United States takes action to support Taiwan’s admission to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). 

(Washington, DC) — On Friday, February 28, 2025, Congressman Al Green introduced the Original Black History Month Resolution of 2025. This year's theme, "African Americans and Labor," highlights the labor contributions of African Americans in shaping the landscape of our nation as well as the recognition and celebration of Black History Month.

(Houston, TX)—On Friday, February 28, 2025, Congressman Al Green held a press conference to address the ongoing crisis resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He addressed the recent interaction between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during their meeting at the White House.