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September 20, 2024

(Washington, D.C.) — On Friday, September 20, 2024, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor supporting an Israeli-Palestinian two-state solution.


September 9, 2024

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Al Green was honored at a civil award ceremony at the Embassy of Pakistan and was presented with the ‘Tamgha-eKhidmat’ medal of service by the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Congressman Green released the following statement:


September 7, 2024

(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, September 7, 2024, Congressman Al Green together with Texas Senator Carol Alvarado, Texas State Representative Christina Morales, and Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia will host a resource fair. The purpose of this event is to provide local, state, and federal resources to the Greater Houston community. Services available include food assistance, disaster preparedness kits, free books for children, information about free healthcare clinics for teens, metro discount cards, and more. The event will take place at The R.O.C.K.


September 5, 2024

(Houston, TX) — Today, Congressman Al Green recognizes the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). The IRA, which Congressman Green voted for, lowers prescription drug prices, invests in domestic energy production while promoting clean energy, and helps reduce the federal budget deficit. With this legislation, Democrats and the Biden-Harris Administration have enabled the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to negotiate lower prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries.

Issues:Health Care

September 5, 2024

(Houston, TX) — On Thursday, September 5, 2024, Congressman Al Green will welcome Cabinet Member and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su to the Ninth Congressional District of Texas as a special guest speaker for his annual labor legislative update and breakfast assembly.The program will include labor leaders in the region to discuss labor and union issues as well as work the Biden administration has done related to the families of union workers.

Issues:Labor

September 2, 2024

(Houston, TX) — On Monday, September 2, 2024, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:


August 16, 2024

(Houston, TX) On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Congressman Al Green passionately discussed the 12th anniversary of Austin Tice being taken captive in Syria. In an interview with reporter Reena Diamante on Spectrum News, he stated it was time to bring Austin Tice home.

Issues:Veterans

August 16, 2024

(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Congressman Al Green will host the historic 3rd Annual Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update Breakfast. Special guests for this occasion will include Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, prominent clergy, public officials, and civic organizations from across the Greater Houston Area.


August 15, 2024

(Houston, TX) — Today, Congressman Al Green held a press conference with Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Texas State Representative Gene Wu, President of League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Dr. Sergio Lira, President of Texas Multicultural Advocacy Coalition (TMAC) Dr.

Issues:Health Care

August 15, 2024

(Houston, TX) — On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Congressman Al Green and leaders will address the controversial emergency healthcare executive order signed by Governor Greg Abbott earlier this month. Congressman Al Green believes that this action is part and parcel to Governor Abbott’s simplistic Texas two-step immigration reform program to:

Issues:Health Care