Press Releases
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(Washington, DC)--This week, following a request from Congressman Al Green (TX-09), the U.S. House of Representatives conducted a special order session to examine the issue of domestic violence in the United States.
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Financial Services Committee passed an amendment by voice vote, introduced by Congressman Al Green (TX-09), to the Entrepreneur Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2930).
“People of the Jewish faith across our nation and worldwide are celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. As the new year dawns and the resonant tones of the Shofar are sounded, the past year is commemorated and the new year is welcomed. The message of reflection and renewal that is the hallmark of this day is universal.
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) hosted a health fair at Houston’s Chinese Community Center to provide the residents of the Ninth Congressional District of Texas an opportunity to undergo a variety of clinical screenings and to consult with medical professionals about their health concerns.
(Washington, DC)--This week, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced two amendments which focus on housing counseling and the Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program to the Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (H.R. 1473).
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement on NASA's decision regarding final destinations for space shuttles:
“I am saddened by the fact that Houston’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) has not been selected to be the final destination for any of our beloved NASA shuttles.
(Houston, TX)--This week, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) sponsored and organized four town hall meetings to inform tax filers about Earned Income Tax Credit, also known as EITC. Attendees met with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) representatives and tax preparation specialists who assisted with filing their 2010 tax returns.
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement on the arrest of Chad Holley:
The Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer has selected Congressman Al Green (TX-09) to be an Assistant Whip for the Democratic Caucus during the 112th Congress. With this appointment, Congressman Al Green becomes a member of the House Democratic leadership.
(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) voted to maintain the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010 in the House of Representatives.