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(Washington, DC)—On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced the Veterans, Women, Families with Children, Race, and Persons with Disabilities Housing Fairness Act of 2015, also known as the Housing Fairness Act of 2015.

(Washington, DC)--On January 9, 2015, Congressman Al Green offered the following statement in the Congressional Record on the first annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (L.E.A.D.).

(Washington, DC)--On January 9, 2015, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced H.R. 251, the Homes for Heroes Act of 2015; and H.R. 252, the Comprehensive Homes for Heroes Act of 2015. The bills aim to address homelessness among low-income veterans and their families. They also establish a Special Assistant for Veterans’ Affairs and an annual report on veterans’ homelessness.

(Washington, DC)--On January 6, 2015, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced H.R. 122, the Original Living American Wage (LAW) Act of 2015. The Original LAW Act would link the minimum wage to fifteen percent over the federal poverty threshold for a family of four ($23,850) and increases the minimum wage automatically every four years to ensure that inflation does not erode its purchasing power. Under current poverty guidelines, this legislation would cause the national minimum wage to be increased from $7.25 to approximately $13.00.

(Washington, DC)—After being sworn in for his sixth term on January 6, 2015, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) swiftly began introducing legislation to address some of the challenges facing our nation.