Press Releases
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(Houston, TX)--This week, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) announced that if the state of Texas tries to restrict or end the right to vote on Sunday during the early voting process, he is prepared to circulate a petition to stop the measure.
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement on the arrest of Chad Holley and the trial of former Houston Police officer Andrew Blomberg:
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement on the verdict in the trial against former Houston Police officer Andrew Blomberg in relation to the arrest of Chad Holley in March 2010.
"Although I support the Houston Police Department, I do not support what I saw on the video of Chad Holley’s arrest.
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) renewed his request that the Department of Justice (DOJ) investigate the March 2010 arrest of Houston resident Chad Holley. The request comes in response to the not guilty verdict rendered in the trial of former Police officer Andrew Blomberg.
(Houston, TX)--This week, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) called for the proactive involvement of parents, students, teachers and officials to prevent school violence. This was in response to an incident that took place on April 27 at Thurgood Marshall High School where a female student was beaten by one of her peers in the presence of other classmates.
(Houston, TX)--Today marks the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM). Since its establishment in 1992, this month has been a time for all Americans to pay tribute to the contributions of generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched our nation’s history. To commemorate the month, Rep.
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09), in conjunction with the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center, hosted an event for Houston’s homeless veterans. Attendees were provided with information about VA services and enjoyed live entertainment, games, as well as children’s activities.
(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) attended an event hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden marking the First Anniversary of the Joining Forces Initiative, a campaign to provide comprehensive support for members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. The First Lady, in collaboration with Dr.
(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement on the arrest of George Zimmerman and Florida special prosecutor Angela Corey’s announcement that he will be charged with second degree murder in the Trayvon Martin case:
(Washington, DC)--Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment, introduced by Congressman Al Green (TX-09), to H.R. 3309, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012.