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(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green voted yes on a congressional resolution (H. Res. 1021) to express solidarity with the people of the Republic of Haiti. Congressman Al Green was an original co-sponsor of the resolution, which passed the House today by a vote of 411-1.

(Washington, DC)--During today’s hearing on the Post-9/11 G.I.

(Washington, DC)--Today, by a unanimous vote, the House of Representatives passed H.R.

(Washington, DC)--Today, the Committee on Financial Services, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, held a hearing on the Housing Fairness Act of 2009 (H.R. 476), which Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced in the House of Representatives in January of 2009.

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) signed on as an original co-sponsor of legislation to provide Americans with a tax benefit on their 2009 tax returns for charitable contributions made to relief efforts in the Republic of Haiti. The bill (H.R. 4462), passed the House with a voice vote. 
         

(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined prominent business leaders from the Houston area in a press conference to announce the convening of the first Texas Africa Business Summit. As Honorary Host Committee Chair, Congressman Al Green praised the summit’s organizers for their foresight in promoting international networking and business opportunities.

(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) applauded the Obama Administration after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its decision to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010.