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(Houston, TX)—On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, Congressman Al Green will host a press conference after receiving multiple requests for an interview concerning his cane and his colleague referring to him as “boy” and the LGBTQ+ community as “fairies.” Congressman Green will address these issues at a press conference today because he believes that these slurs merit a response.
(Houston, TX) — On Thursday, April 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green will address statements made by a dozen Republicans addressed to House leadership indicating that they will not make significant cuts to Medicaid. Although, this is vindication of Congressman Green’s taking a stand and speaking out during the Joint Session of Congress, it does not ameliorate the necessity to employ vigilance during the budgetary process.
(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Congressman Al Green will proudly launch the inaugural TX-09 Codefest, an exciting event aimed at inspiring and empowering middle and high school students at the start of their coding journey. Participants will have the opportunity to create new software, enhance existing programs, showcase their technical creativity, collaborate with peers, and explore ways to revolutionize the software industry.
(Washington, D.C.) — On Thursday, April 10, 2025, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor to address President Trump’s ‘Art of the Steal’ tariffs and to call for impeachment.
(Washington, DC) — On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Decades of Dysfunction: Restoring Accountability at HUD."
(Washington, DC) — On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Decades of Dysfunction: Restoring Accountability at HUD."
(Houston, TX) — On Saturday, March 29, 2025, Congressman Al Green invites the Ninth Congressional District of Texas to two empowering events: a ‘Know Your Rights’ Session at 9:00 a.m. CST and Passport Day from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST. Both will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel – Houston Hobby Airport 8181 Airport Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77061. Appointments for Passport Day are recommended by registering online here; however, walk-ins are welcomed.
(Washington, DC) — On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Beyond Silicon Valley: Expanding Access to Capital Across America."
(Censured But Not Silenced)
(Houston, TX) — On Monday, March 17, 2025, Congressman Al Green will host a press conference alongside Bishop James Dixon, President of the NAACP Houston Branch, Houston City Controller Chris Hollins, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch #283, and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU). He will address a critical letter he sent to congressional leaders regarding the U.S.