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(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security joined colleagues from the House and Senate for a joint conference on the 9/11 bill (H.R.1/S.4), also known as the Improving America’s Security Act of 2007. This conference seeks to reconcile legislation passed by the both Houses of Congress into one bill aimed at implementing the recommendations made by the 9/11 Commission. During today’s conference debate ensued over an amendment proposed by the Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, Cong
(Washington, DC)--Today,Congressman Al Green (TX-09), a member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity joined advocates to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passage of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The McKinney-Vento programs successfully provide housing (e.g., shelter, transitional housing) and supportive services to tens of thousands of men, women and children experiencing homelessness. Congressman Al Green’s statement is below.
(Houston, TX)--Today. Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement regarding the death of 18-year-old pipe attack victim, David Ritcheson.
(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), last week, was joined by 28 colleagues from both parties to introduce H.R.
Military Construction & Veterans Affairs Appropriations: HISTORIC COMMITMENT TO OUR VETERANS
On June 15, 2007 The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2642, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations. Congressman Al Green (TX-09) voted in favor of passage of this bill which would:
(Washington, DC)--Today,Congressman Al Green (TX-09) attended a House Committee on Homeland Security Hearing entitled “The XDR Tuberculosis Incident: A Poorly Coordinated Federal Response to an Incident with Homeland Security Implications”. Hearing witnesses included: Dr. Julie L. Gerberding, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. Jeffrey W. Runge, Assistant Secretary for Health and Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, Department of Homeland Security; Mr. W.
(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), today, released the following statement regarding the tragic death of a contract worker at the BP Refinery in Texas City, who was electrocuted Tuesday while working on an idle unit that was being reconditioned for a restart.
(Pasadena, TX)--Today. Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined colleague Congressman Gene Green (TX-29), members of the Harris County AFL-CIO and United Steel Workers, as well as, family members of victims of the BP Refinery Tragedy to announce the reintroduction of his Equal Protection for All Workers Act. This bill is supported by the AFL-CIO.
(Washington, DC)--Today. the House of Representatives passed the C.O.P.S. Improvement Act which would put 50,000 more police officers on our nation’s streets. Congressman Al Green (TX-09) voted in favor of passage, a vote that would add an estimated hundreds of new cops to fight crime and terrorism in the Ninth Congressional District and the city of Houston.