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(Washington, DC)—On Wednesday, October 28, 2015, Congressman Al Green hosted a Special Order Session honoring the late federal Judge Frank Johnson. Earlier this month, Congressman Al Green introduced a resolution recognizing Judge Johnson and his role in the Civil Rights Movement.

(Washington, DC)--On Wednesday, October 28, 2015, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015:

Washington, DC ­–Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and CAPAC Housing Task Force Chair Rep. Al Green (TX-09) released the following statements applauding a new rule issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that improves home mortgage data collection and reporting. CAPAC members, especially Reps. Judy Chu and Al Green, have been advocating for this new rule to better understand the housing needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities for a number of years.

(Houston, TX)—On Saturday, October 24, 2015, Congressman Al Green, a consistent advocate for honoring our nation’s heroes, presented a Congressional Gold Medal to World War II Veteran, Montford Point Marine Oscar Robinson. Congressman Al Green presented the medal at the Garden Terrace of Houston. Mr. Robinson missed being formally honored along with his fellow Montford Point Marines by Congress and the White House three years ago.

(Houston, TX)--On Thursday, October 15, 2015, Congressman Al Green, a strong advocate of workers’ rights, hosted his Annual Labor Leaders’ Meeting with Keynote Speaker, Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez. Congressman Al Green introduced Secretary Perez as someone who fights every day for working men and women. Union leaders and local officials from across the Greater Houston Area and Texas voiced their concerns on labor issues. 

(Washington, DC)--On Thursday, October 8, 2015, Congressman Al Green spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives about his support for H.R. 563, the Honoring Our WWII Merchant Mariners Act of 2015. H.R. 563 is sponsored by Congresswoman Janice Hahn (CA-44). The legislation seeks to correct the significant historic oversight of not justly compensating the U.S. Merchant Marines for their World War II service. During World War II, approximately 243,000 U.S. Merchant Marines served in some capacity during World War II, often stepping into combat roles.

(Washington, DC)—On Thursday, October 1, 2015, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) released the following statement addressing the continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11, 2015:

“My preference is to pass much-needed legislation which funds our government through the end of the fiscal year, not the end of this calendar year. However, I supported the bipartisan continuing resolution to avert another disastrous government shutdown.

(Washington, DC)—On Friday, September 25, 2015, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) attended the arrival ceremony at the White House for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Madame Peng Liyuan. Congressman Al Green joined President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as other U.S. elected officials in welcoming them to the U.S.