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(Washington, D.C.) — On September 19th, 2023, Congressman Al Green and Senator Elizabeth Warren embarked upon a historic joint endeavor to recognize the profound and enduring contribution of the American enslaved to the economic foundation of the United States. In a collaborative letter addressed to President Joseph R.

(Houston, Texas) — On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Congressman Al Green explained why he is calling for a ceasefire against the killing of innocent Palestinian civilian men, women, and especially children. A copy of his statement is below:

Thank you for receiving this explanatory communique in response to the many inquiries from the press and public concerning my decision not to cosponsor H.Res.771 (Standing with Israel as it Defends Itself Against the Barbaric War Launched by Hamas and Other Terrorists). My preeminent rationale from which others emanate is my philosophical conviction that issues of war and peace are questions of conscience, coupled with my sincere belief that we must plan for peace at the genesis of war. Winning a war while losing the peace likely portends future wars.

(Washington, D.C.) — On Thursday, October 12, 2023, Congressman Al Green re-introduced the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act – legislation that would permanently authorize the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) program. This bill will improve disaster recovery efforts by creating consistency and transparency in the federal response to disasters. The legislation was first introduced in the Senate by Senator Brian Schatz on May 18, 2023.