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(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (D-TX) teamed up with his colleague Representative Jim Ryun (R-KS) to introduce HR 3186, the Build Houses for Our Militarys Enlisted Servicemembers (Build HOMES) Act, to provide more access to quality affordable housing for our men and women in uniform.
(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) voted in support of the NASA Authorization Act (HR 3070) to advance a new vision for space exploration.Congressman Al Green serves as a member of the House Science Committee, Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics.
(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced H.Con.Res. 209, a resolution to raise awareness of the prevalence of domestic violence by recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Statistics confirm that domestic violence is a persistent problem in the United States. Currently, Congressman Al Green's resolution has 47 cosponsors.
(Washington, DC)--Yesterday, in a bill passed by the House of Representatives, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) secured projects that would authorize studies to determine more effective methods of alleviating flood waters in both Harris and Fort Bend Counties. Between the two counties, there are more than 22 primary watersheds, each with its own independent flooding problem.
(Washington, DC)--The House of Representatives passed an amendment offered by Representatives Al Green (TX-9) to increase funding to curb housing discrimination by $7.7 million. The amendment was accepted late Wednesday night during debate of the Transportation, Treasury, HUD and Judiciary appropriations by a vote of 231 to 191.
(Washington, DC)--In the wake of the tragic March 23, 2005 British Petroleum (BP) refinery explosion that killed fifteen contract workers and injured more than 100, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced HR 3165, the Equal Protection for All Workers Act.
(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09) will deliver the weekly Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) "Message to America" radio address this Saturday, July 2, 2005. Congressman Al Green's remarks will address disparities facing the African American community, particularly housing disparities.
(Houston, TX)--On Saturday, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) organized a group of his staff and volunteers to render aid to a constituent with a unique and dire need of assistance. Ms.
(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-9) joined 424 of his colleagues in passing a resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth. Below is Congressman Al Green's statement:
(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (D-TX), along with Financial Services Ranking Member Barney Frank (D-MA) and Housing and Community Opportunity Subcommittee Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-CA), successfully lobbied 40 Members to sign onto a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging an increase in funding to curb housing discrimination.