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(Washington, DC)--Today, the United States House of Representatives passed H.Res.942, a resolution recognizing the significance of Black History Month. The resolution was introduced by Congressman Al Green (TX-09) on January 28, 2008 and was passed this evening without opposition by a vote of 367 to 0.  H.Res.942 passed with 57 bipartisan cosponsors and garnered support from members of Congress that transcended racial, gender, ethnic, and party lines.  In March 2007, Congressman Al Green introduced and passed a similar resolution, H.

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement today on the passage of a $146 billion bipartisan economic stimulus package in the House of Representatives:

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) received a score of 100% on the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People’s (NAACP) Midterm Legislative Report Card for the 110th Congress.  Founded in 1909, the NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization.

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement today in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:

"Today we honor one of the fathers of the civil rights movement, the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  We honor him for his courage, for his sacrifice, and for his life-long commitment to justice and equality for all.

(Washington, DC)--Today, the United States House of Representatives voted 271 - 130 to pass H.R. 3524, the HOPE VI Improvement and Reauthorization Act.  Congressman Al Green (TX-09), a Member of the House Committee on Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, spoke on the floor of the House this morning in support of the reauthorization of a vital program that revitalizes severely distressed public housing projects, improves economic conditions in the surrounding neighborhood, and helps very poor families progress toward self-sufficiency.

(Washington, DC)--The Senate Judiciary Committee, today, passed S. Res.

(Houston, TX)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), today, was joined by leaders from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the League of United Latin-American Citizens (LULAC), and the American Jewish Committee (AJC) to announce support for his anti-noose bill, House Resolution 826.

(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison in presenting Dr. Michael E. DeBakey with a framed copy of the bill awarding the Texas physician the Congressional Gold Medal in a Houston ceremony.  Congressman Al Green led the effort in the House to bestow our nation’s highest and most distinguished civilian award upon Dr. DeBakey.  On Friday, September 7, Dr.