Press Releases

(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) hosted a town hall meeting in Houston to inform the residents of the Ninth Congressional District about the new requirements established by the Texas Voter Identification Act of 2011.

Under the new law, acceptable forms of ID include: Driver's license; Election identification certificate; Texas Department of Public Safety personal ID card; U.S. Military ID; U.S. citizenship certificate; U.S. passport and license to carry a concealed handgun, issued by the Department of Public Safety.

(Washington, DC)--Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee approved an amendment sponsored by Congressman Al Green (TX-09) that would target executive compensation abuses at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac by requiring that the pay of their senior executives be similar to that of other federal banking regulators.

(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement on Veterans Day:

“I commend the admirable bravery of the men and women who have fought to defend our country. Many of them have made the ultimate sacrifice by giving their lives to preserve our liberty. For this, we are eternally grateful to them and their families.

“Every day, the perseverance and commitment shown by the members of our Armed Forces is an inspiration to all Americans to achieve without exception.

(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. During his remarks in support of October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Congressman Al Green stressed the need for Congress to maintain support for initiatives and existing programs, as well as legislation, which are aimed at ending domestic violence.

(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). The amendment prevents individuals who have been convicted of federal or state securities fraud from being exempted from SEC registration requirements when they participate in transactions with aggregate securities issuances of $1 million and where individual investments equal the lesser of $10,000 or 10 percent of a person’s annual income.

“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.

“This is an occasion to celebrate and pray to strengthen our commitment for building a better future that will be marked by prosperity and peace for all.

(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. Doctors and nurses from the Harris County Hospital District performed tests to measure glucose and cholesterol levels, as well as to diagnose diabetes and check blood pressure.

(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).