Press Releases
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(Washington, D.C.) — On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Congressman Al Green delivered a powerful laconic one-minute House floor speech explaining why he will not attend Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress. You can access and listen to the one-minute speech online here.
(Houston, TX) — On Friday, July 19, 2024, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
(Houston, TX) — On Monday, July 15, 2024, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:
(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, July 13, 2024, Congressman Al Green will share remarks at a press conference with Bishop James Dixon, Chairman of Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation, community leaders, and elected officials. The purpose of the press conference is to update constituents on recovery efforts. Congressman Green will also address constituents’ concerns related to CenterPoint Energy.
(Washington, D.C.) — On Friday, July 5, 2024, Congressman Al Green introduced the Original Securities and Exchange Atonement Act of 2024, co-led by Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-3). The proposed bill amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 to require that companies conduct audits into their policies and practices on civil rights, equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as historical connections to slavery.
(Houston, TX) — On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, Congressman Al Green penned a letter addressed to President Biden, thanking him for approving a Federal Emergency Disaster Declaration to help with the recovery from Hurricane Beryl in the Greater Houston area and nearby counties.
(Washington, D.C.) — On Friday, June 28, 2024, Congressman Al Green delivered a powerful House floor speech on the importance of commemorating Slavery Remembrance Day and honoring the 25th Army Corps' significant role in the liberation of enslaved lives on Juneteenth.
(Houston, TX) —On Sunday, June 23, 2024, Congressman Al Green will join Black Information Network on iHeartMedia with host Nichole Deal. He will discuss his resolution honoring Texas State Rep. Al Edwards as the “Father of Juneteenth”; the 25th Army Corps' vital role in spreading the news of freedom to enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas; Slavery Remembrance Day; as well as his Conscience Agenda.
(Houston, TX) — On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Congressman Al Green is hosting a Juneteenth Legislative Update to celebrate African American freedom as well as the resilience, strength, and perseverance of our ancestors. This will mark the third anniversary of Juneteenth being signed into law by President Biden as a federal holiday.