On January 4, 2007 U.S. Representative Al Green took the oath of office to serve the people of Texas’ 9th Congressional District and began his second term in the United States House of Representatives. As a veteran civil rights advocate, he has dedicated his life to fighting for those in society whose voices, too often, are not heard.
Congressman Green’s chief legislative priority for the 110th Congress is creating a Federal Living Wage. As the Democratic Whip for Region 6 and one of the newest members of the Committee on Homeland Security, Green is dedicated to increasing U.S. port and border security and reducing chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats. He also serves on the Financial Services Committee where he continues his fight to eliminate insurance, housing and lender practices that have historically victimized low and moderate income communities. Additionally, Congressman Green remains committed to increasing the levels affordable housing and ensuring that every American realizes the dream of homeownership.
Contact:
Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz (Press Secretary)
Office Phone: (713) 383 9234 Ext. 111
Cell Phone: (832) 606 5869
http://www.house.gov/algreen/
December 9, 2011 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Washington, DC – December 9, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — This week, the House Financial Services Committee, Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity passed H.R. 3298, the Homes for Heroes Act. The bill establishes a Special Assistant…
Read the full article: Housing Subcommittee Unanimously Approves Congressman Al Green’s Homes for Heroes Act. ...
November 21, 2011 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Houston, TX – November 21, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) hosted a town hall meeting in Houston to inform the residents of the Ninth Congressional District about the new requirements established by the Texas Voter Identi…
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November 17, 2011 Posted by Congressman Al Green
November 17, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) – Press conference to discuss the requirements of the Texas Voter Identification Act of 2011. After the press conference, the Congressman will host a town hall meeting
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November 16, 2011 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Washington (DC) – November 16, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee approved an amendment sponsored by Congressman Al Green (TX-09) that would target executive compensation abuses at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac …
Read the full article: House Financial Services Committee Approves Green Amendment Targeting Runaway Executive Pay at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac ...
April 14, 2011 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Washington, DC – April 14, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — This week, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced two amendments which focus on housing counseling and the Housing and Urban Development Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program to the Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (H.R. 1473).
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green Fights to Keep Funding for Housing Counseling and Homeless Veterans Assistance ...
October 25, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Houston,TX – October 25, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Al Green (TX-09) has received an A+ grade from the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), one of our nation’s most important veterans’ organizations. Congressman Al Green was awarded the organization’s highest honor because of his voting record on veterans’ issues in the 111th Congress.
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green receives highest recognition from distinguished veterans group due to his work in the 111th Congress ...
September 21, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Washington, D.C. – September 21, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) announced that the City of Houston and Harris County have been awarded significant funding as part of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), which is coordinated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green Announces Federal Grants to Help Houston and Harris County to Counteract the Effects of the Foreclosure Crisis ...
August 3, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Houston, TX – August 3, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Al Green (TX-09) accompanied Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Shaun Donovan, as he visited Houston to take a first-hand look at the successful results of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) in the fourth largest city in the United States.
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green and HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan Get First Hand Look at the Success of the Recovery Act in Houston ...
August 3, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
August 3, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — On Tuesday, August 3rd, Congressman Al Green (Texas 9th Congressional District) will visit KCOH Radio-1430 AM to talk about his top priorities for the rest of the 111th Congress. The Congressman will take phone calls from the audience and invites Houston’s media outlets to participate in the segment
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green Discusses His Top Legislative Projects For the Rest of 2010 ...
July 30, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
HOUSTON, TX – July 30, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — As part of the Obama Administration’s “Recovery Summer” initiative, U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan will travel to Houston, TX on Monday, August 2 to tour Kennedy Park Place, a new affordable housing redevelopment that is currently under construction using $7.8 million in HUD Recovery Act funds.
Read the full article: HUD SECRETARY DONOVAN, CONGRESMAN AL GREEN AND CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE TO VISIT RECOVERY ACT-FUNDED REDEVELOPMENT THAT IS CREATING JOBS, AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN HOUSTON ...
