Press Releases

On Monday, June 30, 2014, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on the murder of the three kidnapped Israeli teenagers (including one who holds US citizenship).

(Washington, DC)--On Tuesday, June 24, 2014, Congressman Al Green received the VetsFirst Congressional Bronze Star Award. He was recognized for his legislative efforts to increase access to housing modifications for veterans living with disabilities and his overall work to honor the service of our nation’s veterans. VetsFirst, a program of the United Spinal Association, assists veterans as well as their eligible family members in obtaining needed and earned benefits.

(Washington, DC)--On June 19, 2014, Congressman Al Green offered the following statement in the Congressional Record in recognition and celebration of Juneteenth.

"Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to recognize the holiday of Juneteenth, or as it is also known Juneteenth Independence Day, Freedom Day, and Emancipation Day. Juneteenth commemorates a huge step toward the emancipation of African American slaves in Texas from the morally abhorrent institution of American slavery.

(Washington, DC)--On Wednesday, June 11, 2014, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced the Original Living American Wage (LAW) Act of 2014 in the House of Representatives.The Original LAW Act would cause the federal minimum wage to be adjusted every four years such that a person working full-time may earn an annual income at least 15 percent higher than the federal poverty threshold for a family of four. Under current poverty guidelines, this legislation would cause the national minimum wage to be increased from $7.25 to approximately $13.00.

(Washington, DC)--On June 9, 2014, Congressman Al Green cosponsored Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s amendment to H.R. 4745, the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act.  The amendment would move $10 million from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) information technology account to the Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) account. This move would make FHEO’s funding more consistent with its 2014 fiscal year appropriations level.

(Washington, DC)--On May 30, 2014, Congressman Al Green offered the following statement in the Congressional Record on the passing of the legendary Dr. Maya Angelou.

"Mr. Speaker, I would like to honor the memory of an exceptional individual whom I had the distinct pleasure to meet:  a great artist and compassionate intellectual, Dr. Maya Angelou. With extraordinary compassion, Dr. Angelou used her art to portray communities, conditions, and individuals that were often overlooked by mainstream society.

(Houston. TX)--On May 29, 2014, Congressman Al Green attended the 2014 Lyndon Baines Johnson Moral Courage Award Dinner at the Hilton Americas in Houston. The event was keynoted by civil rights legend Congressman John Lewis, and proceeds from the dinner will go to support ongoing educational programs of the Holocaust Museum Houston.

(Washington, DC)--On May 29, 2014, Congressman Al Green offered the following statement in the Congressional Record in honor of our veterans on Memorial Day.

"Mr. Speaker, every Memorial Day, Americans come together to honor the brave individuals who have selflessly given their lives for our continued prosperity, founding ideals, and democracy.  Every American is indebted to their service and should be inspired by these exemplars of courage.