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(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined by colleagues, Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) and Congressman John Culberson (TX-07), obtained 306 cosponsors for H.R. 1154, which would award Texas medical legend, Dr. Michael E.

(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) participated in a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing entitled “Turning Spy Satellites on the Homeland:  the Privacy and Civil Liberties Implications of the National Applications Office.” Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, Congressman Bennie Thompson (MS-02) held this hearing in response to media information that was released, last week, about a new Department of Homeland Security plan to be implemented next month.  On August 22, 2007, Chairman Thompson sent a letter to Secretary Chertoff, noting tha

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), a supporter of the veteran community and a member of the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development, joined colleague Congressman Michael Michaud, a subcommittee chairman on the House Veterans Affairs Committee to introduce the Home for the Heroes Act of 2007 on Friday, August 3, 2007.  A similar version of this bill, S. 1084 was introduced by Senator Barack Obama earlier this year. 

(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) issued the following statement regarding the Senate Judiciary Committee’s approval of Leslie Southwick to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, which includes the states of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.  Southwick’s approval passed from the Senate Judiciary Committee by a one vote margin.  To be confirmed to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, Southwick’s nomination must be confirmed by a vote of the full Senate.  

(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined colleague Congressman Gene Green (TX-29) to address the impact of the Children’s Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act on Texas’ State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).  This legislation, which passed the U.S.

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, last week, participated in the joint House-Senate conference to reconcile the 9/11 commission bill.  As a participant in this conference, Congressman Al Green was able to play an integral role in securing a National Transportation Security Center (NTSCE) for Texas Southern University, as part of the 9/11 commission bill.  The Homeland Security Centers of Excellence (HS-Centers) bring together leading experts and researchers to conduct multidiscip

(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Financial Services during mark-up passed two amendments to H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, proposed by Congressman Al Green (TX-09).  The Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 takes steps to continue the evolution of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and make it more resilient and viable. 

(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), yesterday, offered two amendments to the Transportation-HUD appropriations bill.  This transportation and housing bill provides funding to keep our transportation system safe and strong, and to address our nation’s affordable housing needs.  The Fair Housing Act of 1960 prohibits discrimination in housing based on disability, familial status, race, color, gender, or nationality.