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Reps. Sheila Jackson Lee, Al Green vow to fight for justice in Trayvon Martin case
Democratic lawmakers blast police in teen killing
March 28, 2012
In The News
Reuters
House of Representatives Passes Congressman Al Green’s Amendment to the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012
March 28, 2012
Press Release

(Washington, DC)--Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment, introduced by Congressman Al Green (TX-09), to H.R. 3309, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012. The amendment, which passed by voice vote, ensures the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) ability to provide effective communication systems to alert the public of dangerous weather conditions in emergency situations.

Rep. Al Green wins House passage of legislation to help homeless vets
Bill creating veterans' housing advocate passes House
March 27, 2012
In The News
The Hill
Issues:Veterans
House accepts just two Dem amendments to FCC bill
March 27, 2012
In The News
The Hill
Houstonians join hoodie movement in support of Florida teen, Trayvon Martin
Houstonians join hoodie movement in support of Florida teen, Trayvon Martin
Congressman Al Green’s Homes for Heroes Act Aims to Eradicate Veteran Homelessness
March 26, 2012
Press Release

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green’s (TX-09) Homes for Heroes Act will be voted on by the U.S. House of Representatives today.

Homes for Heroes (H.R. 3298) establishes the position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and tasks HUD with an annual report on veteran homelessness.  The bill is cosponsored with Congressman Michael Grimm (NY-13).

Issues:Veterans
Trayvon Martin rally: Rep. Al Green in a hoodie, Sheila Jackson Lee with a cellphone