Press Releases

(Houston, TX)—On December 20, 2013, Rep. Al Green (TX-09) joined Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius, Reps. Gene Green and Sheila Jackson Lee, as well as enrollees in the Health Insurance Marketplaces at the Magnolia Multi-Service Center for a discussion and press conference on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

(Washington, DC)—On December 8, 2013, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa on an official Congressional delegation trip to attend the memorial service for Nelson Mandela. Congressman Al Green will join fellow members of the Congressional Black Caucus and other leaders from the US in honoring the legacy of the South African leader.

(Washington, DC)--On December 8, 2013, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined with other Members of Congress to fast for a day to raise awareness on the need for progress on comprehensive immigration reform legislation.

(Houston, TX)—On December 6, 2013, Congressman Al Green hosted a town hall meeting on his recent Congressional delegation trip to survey the areas damaged by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Congressman Al Green was in the Philippines from November 23 to 26, 2013, along with Congressmen Chris Smith (NJ-04) and Trent Franks (AZ-08). Congressman Al Green was joined by individuals and leaders from the Filipino community, as well as other interested parties for the meeting, at the International Trade Center on 11110 Bellaire Blvd.

(Houston, TX)--On Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2013, Congressman Al Green set aside time to call the families of some Texas troops that were stationed on Leyte Island in the Philippines to express his admiration for their service and let family members know that their loved ones are doing well. Congressman Al Green met the troops while recently on a Congressional delegation trip to the Philippines, where he met with local leaders and surveyed the areas damaged by Supertyphoon Haiyan. 

(Washington, DC)--On November 21, 2013, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced a bill which would grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Filipino nationals for a period of 18 months after its enactment. The Filipino nationals would have to demonstrate that they have been lawfully and continuously present in the U.S. since November 8, 2013.

(Washington, DC)—On November 21, 2013, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) announced he will be traveling to the Philippines on an official Congressional Delegation trip on November 22, 2013. The trip is being organized by the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

(Houston, TX)--On November 16, 2013, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) participated in Houston Univision’s bilingual (English/Spanish) town hall meeting at the George R. Brown Center. Congressman Al Green spoke about the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.