Press Releases

(Washington, DC)—Representatives John Culberson (TX-07) and Al Green (TX-09) passed amendments to the Water Resources Development Act of 2016. The amendments would expedite Project Brays Bayou, a major flood mitigation project in Houston, and give priority to Army Corps of Engineers' flood mitigation projects in areas that have received a disaster declaration and where there has been loss of life.

(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. The museum is a part of the Smithsonian Institution and seeks to better illustrate American history through the exhibition of the African-American experience.

(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,

It is with much sadness that I inform you that my dear friend and Chief of Staff Jacqueline Ellis, has passed away. I know this is a difficult time for everyone; Jacqui was a spiritual mother, sister, mentor, and friend to many of us over the years. Her charitable nature, her largesse of spirit, her selfless dedication to public service, and her strong faith are the well-known qualities that made us all love her.

(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. Mike Coffman (CO-6), and Ethiopian runner, Olympic Silver Medalist Feyisa Lilesa in supporting this substantial resolution.

(Houston, TX)—On Sunday, September 11, 2016, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) presented the parents of 19 local graduates of the United States Military Academy, also known as West Point, with flags flown above the Capitol. Congressman Al Green presented the flags at the University of St. Thomas at a West Point Parents Club of Greater Houston meeting.

Congressman Al Green was optimistic about the futures of the graduates, noting the history of noble public service of residents of the Greater Houston Area.

(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) walked out of the hearing before its conclusion, leaving no Democrats present, to protest the political motivations of the proceedings.

(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.