Press Releases
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(Washington, D.C.)—On Thursday, September 8, 2016, Congressman Al Green (TX-09), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee released the following statement regarding the hearing entitled ‘Fueling Terror: The Dangers of Ransom Payments to Iran.’ Congressman Al Green and Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43) walke
(Houston, TX)—On Wednesday, July 20, 2016, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement regarding the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that the Texas Voter Identification Act of 2011 violates the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), honoring a request from Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell, agreed to join representatives from the Houston Police Department, Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson, and others in a dialogue about police-community relations on Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the Kingdom Builders’ Center.
(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) honoring a request from Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell has agreed to join Houston Police Department Executive Assistant Chief Michael Dirden, Harris County District Attorney Devon Anderson, and others in a dialogue about police-community relations on July 16, 2016, at the Kingdom Builders’ Center.
(Dallas, Texas)—On Tuesday, July 12, 2016, Congressman Al Green (TX-9) traveled to Dallas, Texas to attend the memorial service for the five Dallas peace officers killed on July 7, 2016. Congressman Al Green joined President Obama as well as other elected officials and dignitaries to honor the fallen officers.
(Washington, DC)—On Friday, July 8, 2016, Congressman Al Green condemned the killing of peace officers in Dallas, Texas at a Congressional Black Caucus press conference.
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(Washington, DC)—On Tuesday, June 28, 2016, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined his colleagues, led by Rep. Steve Israel (NY-03), on the House floor during a pro forma session to call for an up-or-down vote on gun safety legislation.
(Houston, TX)—On Monday, June 27, 2016, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s majority opinion in the Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt case, which struck down provisions in H.B. 2, the Texas Omnibus Abortion Law.
(Houston, TX)—Congressman Al Green (TX-09) is proud to have played a role in securing funding for the completion of the Buffalo Bayou Path: Smith Street/Travis Street Link. This project is the second of six Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) grant-funded projects currently under construction in Houston.