Press Releases
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(Washington, DC)--On June 4, 2013, Congressman Al Green offered the following statement in the Congressional Record in tribute to the fallen Houston firefighters, who perished or were injured on May 31, 2013 in the fire at Southwest Inn and Bhojan Restaurant:
(Washington, DC)-- On May 15, 2013, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Al Green’s (TX-09) bill, H.R. 384, the Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 by a bipartisan vote of 420 to 3. This bill aims to help prevent low-income veteran families from falling into homelessness as well as provide relief for those currently homeless.
(Houston, TX)—On May 4, 2013, Congressman Al Green hosted an informative town hall meeting on immigration issues affecting the African and Caribbean Diaspora in America. Congressman Al Green was joined by immigrants and community leaders at the Power Center, on 12401 South Post Oak Rd, for the meeting.
(Washington, DC)--Today marks the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), a time for all Americans to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched our nation’s history. To commemorate the month, Rep.
(Washington, DC)--On April 26, 2013, Congressman Al Green offered the following statement in the Congressional Record in support of H.R. 360. to posthumously award a Congressional Gold Medal to Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley: victims of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Bombing.
(Houston, TX)--On April 20, 2013, Congressman Al Green, along with fellow members of the community, participated in Janine’s Sarcoidosis Outreach Foundation and Support Group’s Ninth Annual Sarcoidosis Walk for a Cure. Congressman Al Green offered remarks and presented the group with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.
(Washington, DC)--On April 19, 2013, Congressman Al Green offered the following statement in the Congressional Record of the House of Representatives on the tragic Boston Marathon Bombing:
"Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my deepest sympathies for the victims and their families of the horrific Boston Marathon Bombing, which took place on Monday, April 15, 2013.
(Washington, DC)--On April 17, 2013, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on the "Gang of Eight" Senate Immigration Bill.
(Houston, TX)—On Monday, April 15, 2013, Congressman Al Green met with and congratulated the three 2013 Military Service Academy appointees from the Ninth Congressional District of Texas, Strake Jesuit College Preparatory seniors: Elijah Cherry, Allen Ahn, and Jordan Brooks.
(Houston, TX)--On Monday, April 8, 2013, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, spoke at the Houston Money Week Partner Kick-Off Luncheon.