Press Releases
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(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) called for an extensive investigation into the death of Florida teenager Trayvon Martin, who was shot in Sanford (Florida) on February 26, 2012 by a neighborhood watch volunteer. Congressman Green took part in a rally held in Sanford where residents protested the wrongful shooting of the teenager and the response of the local authorities.
(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) was arrested at the Embassy of Sudan for civil disobedience while participating in a peaceful protest against the aggression of the Sudanese armed forces toward the civilian populations of the Nuba Mountains and Blue Nile regions. The protest was part of an effort by the group United to End Genocide to gain publicity for the violence and deteriorating conditions caused by Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir’s policies.
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) and leaders of Houston’s Filipino community held a candlelight vigil to express their sympathy for the victims of Tropical Storm Washi (locally known as the Sendong typhoon), which hit the Philippines on December 16, 2012. The typhoon resulted in the deaths of more than 1,400 people. The vigil also served to publicly support the victims of Monday’s 6.8 magnitude earthquake, which struck the central provinces of the Filipino archipelago.
(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement on the passage of the STOCK Act by the House of Representatives:
"The House of Representatives has taken an important first step by passing the STOCK Act.
(Washington, DC)--This week, the House Financial Services Committee, Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity passed H.R. 3298, the Homes for Heroes Act. The bill establishes a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs and an annual report on veterans’ homelessness. Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced the Homes for Heroes Act with Congressman Michael Grimm (NY-13) on November 1, 2011.
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement in recognition of Thanksgiving:
“To all my fellow Americans and especially to the residents of the Ninth Congressional District of Texas, I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. This great American tradition strengthens our love for our families, friends and nation. We are grateful for the blessings that this year has brought, as we renew our hopes for better times in the new year to come. We are also thankful for our troops and grateful that many will be home for Christmas.”
(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.