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(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.