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(Washington, D.C.) — On Friday, June 28, 2024, Congressman Al Green delivered a powerful House floor speech on the importance of commemorating Slavery Remembrance Day and honoring the 25th Army Corps' significant role in the liberation of enslaved lives on Juneteenth.

(Houston, TX) —On Sunday, June 23, 2024, Congressman Al Green will join Black Information Network on iHeartMedia with host Nichole Deal.  He will discuss his resolution honoring Texas State Rep. Al Edwards as the “Father of Juneteenth”; the 25th Army Corps' vital role in spreading the news of freedom to enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas; Slavery Remembrance Day; as well as his Conscience Agenda.

(Houston, TX) — On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Congressman Al Green is hosting a Juneteenth Legislative Update to celebrate African American freedom as well as the resilience, strength, and perseverance of our ancestors. This will mark the third anniversary of Juneteenth being signed into law by President Biden as a federal holiday.

(Houston, TX) — On Monday, May 20, 2024, Congressman Al Green penned a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and U.S.

(Houston, TX) — On Tuesday, May 21, 2024, Congressman Al Green penned a letter to President Biden urgently seeking support for storm recovery in Houston and surrounding counties in the state of Texas. The missive highlights the pressing need for federal assistance in several counties whose requests are awaiting approval. It stresses that critical aid is necessary to speed the restoration of services and to commence the rebuilding process.

(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Congressman Al Green announced Julia Xiao as the 2024 Ninth Congressional District Art Competition Winner at a community meeting and reception hosted at Houston Community College’s South Campus. The Congressional Art Competition received 35 submissions from high school students across the Ninth Congressional District, which straddles Harris County, Fort Bend County, and Brazoria County.

(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Congressman Al Green will place the following statement in the record of the Congress of the United States of America.

(Houston, TX) — On Monday, April 15, 2024, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

“The Iranian government’s launching of hundreds of lethal drones and missiles targeting Israel was an egregious overreach that unnecessarily threatens peace in the region as well as the world. This level of aggression cannot be condoned. I condemn this dangerous overreaction and thank President Biden for his continued efforts to de-escalate and achieve peace.”