Press Releases

(Houston, TX)--On October 21, 2013, Congressman Al Green hosted his annual Labor Legislative Breakfast with union leaders and local officials. Representatives from unions across the Greater Houston Area and Texas voiced their concerns on important labor-related issues. Keynote speaker Congressman Luis Gutierrez (IL-04) spoke about the strong ties between the immigrant rights’ movement and the labor movement, as well as his experiences in both.

(Washington, DC)--On October 16, 2013, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on the passage of the bipartisan bill to end the government shutdown and raise the debt ceiling.

(Washington, DC)--On October 8, 2013, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) was the first of eight Members of Congress and at least 100 other individuals arrested while protesting the government’s inaction on reforming our nation’s immigration system. The protest march occurred after the Rally for Immigrant Dignity and Respect, which was attended by thousands showing their support for immigration reform.

(Washington, DC)--On October 5, 2013, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3223 – Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act.

(Washington, DC) – On October 1, 2013, Congressman Al Green announced that, beginning today, millions of Texans will have access to affordable, quality health insurance as the new online Health Insurance Marketplaces (www.healthcare.gov) open in every state, under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

(Washington, DC)--On October 1, 2013, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on the GOP government shutdown.

“Tonight’s government shut down represents a collective failure to responsibly govern our country. It is truly disappointing that we have, allowed a partisan minority to impede the progress and recovery of our country.

(Houston, TX)--On September 25, 2013, Congressman Al Green spoke at the Fisher House II Dedication Ceremony at the Michael DeBakey Veterans’ Affairs Medical Center in Houston, TX. The Fisher House II will provide lodging for military and veterans’ families. The Fisher House Foundation annually serves over 19,000 families in 11 states and the District of Columbia, as well as outside the US in Germany and England. Congressman Al Green was joined at the dedication by Adam C. Walmus, Director of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Dr.

• Congressman Al Green Gives Keynote Speech at American Legion’s 95^th Convention, Meets with Secretary of Veterans’ Affairs Eric Shinseki and Chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee Jeff Miller.

(Houston, TX)—On August 28, 2013, Congressman Al Green gave a keynote speech for the American Legion’s 95^th Convention at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, TX.