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(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.