Press Releases
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(Washington, DC)—On Thursday, July 31, 2014, Congressman Al Green’s Original Living American Wage Act (LAW) of 2014 was reintroduced as a part of Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s Pathways Out of Poverty Act. Congressman Al Green’s Original LAW Act would require 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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following allegations of discrimination and unfair treatment of women and minorities at Goldman Sachs Group, and in light of a continuing examination of similar claims at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), two senior Democratic members of the House Financial Services Committee are calling on Republican leadership to examine the matter.
On Tuesday, July 22, 2014, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on President Obama signing the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act into law.
On Thursday, July 10, 2014, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Mayor Julián Castro as Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
On Tuesday, July 8, 2014, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on the kidnapping and murder of the Palestinian youth.
“I am deeply saddened by the kidnapping and murder of the Palestinian teenager. This reprehensible offense, like all targeting of children, is the work of dastards, and has no place in civil discourse. I commend the Israeli government for taking immediate measures to condemn and investigate this offense.
“‘I pray for a world where the weak will receive justice, the strong will be just,’ and children will not become the victims of dastards.”
On Wednesday, July 2, 2014, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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.