Press Releases

Thank you for receiving this explanatory communique in response to the many inquiries from the press and public concerning my decision not to cosponsor H.Res.771 (Standing with Israel as it Defends Itself Against the Barbaric War Launched by Hamas and Other Terrorists). My preeminent rationale from which others emanate is my philosophical conviction that issues of war and peace are questions of conscience, coupled with my sincere belief that we must plan for peace at the genesis of war. Winning a war while losing the peace likely portends future wars.

(Washington, D.C.) — On Thursday, October 12, 2023, Congressman Al Green re-introduced the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act – legislation that would permanently authorize the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) program. This bill will improve disaster recovery efforts by creating consistency and transparency in the federal response to disasters. The legislation was first introduced in the Senate by Senator Brian Schatz on May 18, 2023.

(Houston, TX) — On Monday, October 2, 2023, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks at the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston, followed by the unveiling of a commemorative granite stone, marking the museum’s inauguration. This landmark institution is dedicated to promoting Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy and universal values.

(Houston, TX) — On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Congressman Al Green was featured in an article written by Houston Chronicle staff writer Dug Begley titled “Rep. Green cheers $2M project to give South Park students safer school routes.” The article highlights the $1.6 million in federal funds allocated to the Gulfgate Redevelopment Authority. A respected not-for-profit acting on behalf of the City of Houston to improve infrastructure.

(Washington D.C.) — On Sunday, September 10, 2023, Congressman Al Green will be a featured special guest invited by students from Georgetown University for their upcoming event, “Everyone Has A Story.” This program will showcase an evening of enlightened speakers and curated musical interludes dedicated to honoring Slavery Remembrance Day and recognizing the profound contributions of our Black forefathers in shaping American history. The event will be located at Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall – 3700 O Street NW, Washington D.C. 20057 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

(Houston, TX) — On Monday, September 4, 2023, Congressman Al Green was acknowledged in an article by Margaret Downing in the Houston Press titled “The KKK Grand Wizard’s Name is Gone From the Vicksburg Subdivision in Missouri City.” The article questions the appropriateness of naming streets after Confederate figures and slave owners such as Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general and the first Grand Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.

(Houston, TX) — On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, Congressman Al Green is featured in a Houston Chronicle article authored by Juhi Varma entitled “Missouri City ditches street named after a KKK leader.” Among other things, the article highlights Congressman Al Green’s donation of $1,975.40 to facilitate the renaming of two streets in the Vicksburg Village of Shiloh subdivision in Missouri City, Texas. The streets renamed were associated with Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general and first grand wizard of the Ku Klux Klan.

(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, September 2, 2023, Congressman Al Green will join Councilmember Jeffrey L. Boney, public officials and local residents to present his personal funds in a symbolic check for $1,975.40. The funds will support the local street renaming in the Vicksburg Village of Shiloh subdivision in Missouri City. The street names that have been changed are Bedford Forrest Drive to Liberty Way Drive and Bedford Forrest Court to Liberty Way Court.