Press Releases

(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green joined the ACORN Katrina Survivor Association and AFL-CIO Vice President Linda Chavez-Thompson at a rally demanding that FEMA rescind its decision to stop payment on hotel costs for Katrina evacuees on December.   FEMA's decision is projected to leave nearly 19,000 evacuees in the Houston area without housing. 

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) coordinated a letter that was sent to Acting FEMA Director R. David Paulison that was signed by 13 Members of the Texas Congressional Delegation. The letter expresses the Members' opposition to the departments decision to stop payment on hotel costs for Katrina flood victims. 

(Washington, DC)--Today Congressman Al Green (TX-09) made the following statement on the House floor during the consideration of H.Res.523, legislation condemning Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's threats against Israel.

With the passage of the resolution, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the European Union and other global leaders in condemning President Ahmadinejad's call for the destruction of Israel.   On Wednesday, Ahmadinejad said that Israel "must be wiped off the map" in a speech to anti-Israel protestors.

(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) made the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives during the consideration of S.Con.Res. 61, a resolution authorizing the remains of Rosa Parks to lie in honor in the rotunda of the Capitol.

Rosa Parks will lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda from October 30 through October 31.

Below is Congressman Al Green's statement:

(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) issued the following statement regarding the loss of Rosa Parks.

"I extend my deepest regrets as we mourn the loss of one of our nation's most revered women in the struggle for freedom and justice, civil rights icon, Rosa Parks. Her legacy will live in the hearts of many and her courageous stand against injustice will continue to inspire the work of millions. The impact of her gallant sacrifice helped to ignite the beginning of a movement that awakened our nation and shook the world. She will be missed terribly."

(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) held a breakfast to provide Houston area small and minority-owned businesses with information on contracting and procurement opportunities to rebuild areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

"I believe that the diminished participation of capable, competent and qualified minority-owned businesses could adversely impact the ability of the affected communities to rebuild their economies," Congressman Al Green said.

(Houston, TX)--Yesterday, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) issued the following statement in response to Saturday's devastating earthquake in Pakistan that reportedly killed more than 30,000 people.

Congressman Al Green, whose district is 12 percent Asian American, met with members of the South Asian community, including, Houston City Council Member M.J. Khan, to address the needs of those impacted.

(Washington, DC)--Yesterday, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined Rep. Mike Honda (CA-15), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), at a briefing to highlight the current challenges faced by Asian Americans devastated by Hurricane Katrina. 

"It is important to have a discussion on the problems faced by the Asian American community in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina because much help is still needed," Congressman Al Green said.