Press Releases

(Houston, TX)—On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement regarding the demonstration in protest against the continued detainment of American citizen in China, Sandy Phan-Gillis:

“As a longtime civil and human rights activist, I believe that peaceful protest is the best protest.

(Houston, TX) – On Saturday, November 5, 2016, Congressman Al Green will host a memorial service celebrating the life of his dear friend and Chief of Staff Jacqueline A. Ellis.

(Washington, DC)—On Thursday, September 29, 2016, Congressman Al Green (TX-09), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, released the following statement on the Financial Services Committee’s Hearing on Wells Fargo’s opening of unauthorized customer accounts.

(Washington, DC)—Representatives John Culberson (TX-07) and Al Green (TX-09) passed amendments to the Water Resources Development Act of 2016.

(Washington, DC)—On Saturday, September 24, 2016, Congressman Al Green (TX-09), the sponsor of H. Res 597, the Original Black History Month Resolution, attended the National Museum of African American History and Culture Dedication Ceremony.

(Washington, DC)—On Thursday, September 22, 2016, Congressmen Al Green (TX-09) and Ted Poe (TX-02) introduced a resolution to raise awareness about the prevalence of domestic violence in our society by recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Currently, the resolution has 15 bipartisan co-sponsors.

Dear Friends,

(Washington, DC)—On Tuesday, September 13, 2016, Rep. Al Green (TX-09), a resolute champion for human rights, spoke at a news conference in support of House Resolution 861, Rep. Chris Smith’s (NJ-04) resolution to support human rights and inclusive governance in Ethiopia. Rep. Al Green joined Rep. Smith, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights, Rep.