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Press Releases

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September 2, 2020

(Houston, TX) — On Wednesday, September 2, 2020, Congressman Al Green hosted a free, drive-thru school supply and mask distribution at Westbury High School for local students of all grade levels. Congressman Green released the following statement:

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August 26, 2020

(Houston, TX) — On Wednesday, August 26, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement, encouraging constituents in areas likely to be impacted by Hurricane Laura to be safe and stay informed:

“As we attempt to prepare for Hurricane Laura, I want my constituents to know that I am with them waiting the storm out in Houston. I encourage everyone to be safe, use your best judgement, and stay abreast of all local updates,” Congressman Al Green stated.


August 22, 2020

(Washington, D.C.) – On Saturday, August 22, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act: 


August 19, 2020

(Houston, TX) — On Thursday, August 20, 2020, Congressman Al Green will launch two free, apartment-based, walk-up testing sites in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Houston, Texas. Congressman Green released the following statement:


August 18, 2020

(Missouri City, TX) — On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Congressman Al Green hosted his “Don’t Mess with USPS: Save the Postal Service Day of Action” rally and press conference in front of the Missouri City Main Post Office Location. He appeared with local elected officials, community leaders, and concerned constituents. The Congressman – who represents Houston and smaller cities southwest of Houston including Missouri City and Stafford – issued the following statement:


August 18, 2020

(Houston, TX) – On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment:


July 22, 2020

(Washington, D.C.) — On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, Congressman Al Green held a press call to discuss the U.S. closure of the Chinese Consulate General in Houston and released the following statement:


July 18, 2020

(Houston, TX) – On Saturday, July 18, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:    

“Today, we lost a friend, brother, mentor, and unwavering champion for equality for all – the Honorable John Lewis,” Congressman Al Green stated. “While it was a privilege to work with him in Congress, it was always my matchless honor to get into good trouble with him.”


July 9, 2020

(Houston, TX) – On Thursday, July 9, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:    


July 1, 2020

(Washington, D.C.) – On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, Congressman Al Green released the following statement in support of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. This infrastructure bill includes verbiage that embraces Congressman Green’s bill H.R. 169, the Driver and Officer Safety Education Act.