Press Releases
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(Houston, TX)— We are now two days into an unjust, Republican, healthcare shutdown crisis/scheme, which creates a crisis/scheme with higher costs and less healthcare coverage for the American people. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream that included justice for all. Donald Trump and Republicans have an unjust crisis/scheme to gut Medicaid, decimate the Affordable Care Act, and slash Medicare. Under the Republican, unjust crisis/scheme, millions will lose healthcare coverage, and millions more will face higher costs.
(Houston, TX) — On Friday, September 26, 2025, Congressman Al Green proudly introduced House Resolution 769 – the Original Resolution Affirming the State of Palestine’s Right to Exist. H.Res. 769 affirms that the U.S. Congress recognizes Palestine’s right to become a nation state, and it further reaffirms that Congress acknowledges the two-state solution as the only viable path to lasting peace in both Palestine and Israel.
(Washington, D.C.) — On Friday, September 19, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor, reaffirming that he continues to stand firmly in protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security.
(Washington, DC) — On Thursday, September 18, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Fraud in Focus: Exposing Financial Threats to American Families."
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green issued a written communique to the U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon and Attorney General Pam Bondi, urging a full federal investigation into the recent wave of racist threats against numerous Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). He also called for the immediate deployment of additional security resources to protect students, faculty, and staff.
(Washington, DC)— Today, Congressman Al Green opposed the United States Department of Education’s (ED) decision to cut $350 million in discretionary funding for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) supporting enrollment in science and engineering programs, schools with significant Hispanic enrollment, and other federal grants. According to a letter by the U.S.
(Washington, D.C.) — On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor, decrying hate of all forms and rejecting the notion that exposing racism fosters violence.
(Washington, DC) — On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Proxy Power and Proposal Abuse: Reforming Rule 14a-8 to Protect Shareholder Value."
(Houston, TX) – Today, Congressman Al Green highlights an article written by Houston Chronicle staff writers Abby Church and Matt DeGrood titled, “‘Women will die:' Houston's domestic violence response team faces uncertain future as funds run dry.” This article emphasizes the vital role of the Houston Police Department’s Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART), which provides essential support to families and individuals in crisis through collaboration among police officers, medical professionals, and advocates from the Houston Area Women’s C
(Washington, DC) — On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Promoting the Health of the Banking Sector: Reforming Resolution and Broadening Funding Access for Long-Term Resilience."