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.
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Office Phone: (713) 383 9234 Ext. 111
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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 ...
July 29, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Washington (DC) – July 29, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Yesterday, Congressman Al Green’s (TX-09) “Veterans, Women, Families with Children, and Persons with Disabilities Housing Fairness Act of 2010” (H.R. 476) moved forward in Congress after being approved in a mark up session held by the House Committee on Financial Services. The bill has now been favorably approved and reported out of Committee.
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green Continues Fight to End Housing Discrimination ...
July 20, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Washington, DC – July 20, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Al Green (TX-09) voted to support the Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2010 (H.R. 5114), which passed the House by a vote of 329-90. Congressman Al Green is a co-sponsor of the bill, which amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and reauthorizes the National Flood Insurance Program through 2015.
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green Supports Passage of The Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act ...
May 31, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Washington, DC – May 28, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Al Green’s (TX-09) “Veterans, Women, Families with Children, and Persons with Disabilities Housing Fairness Act of 2010” (H.R. 476) was unanimously voted out of the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity and forwarded to the Committee on Financial Services with a favorable recommendation.
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green’s Housing Fairness Act Successfully Moves Forward in Congress ...
May 5, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
HOUSTON, TX – May 5, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Last month, Rebuilding Together – Houston, a leader in preserving affordable housing for low-income homeowners, announced that it will be receiving a $400,000 grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), specifically designated for Rebuilding Together – Houston’s Veterans Housing program
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green secures funding for Rebuilding Together – Houston Veterans Housing Program ...
March 22, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
EITC is a useful resource for low to moderate income working individuals and families
Houston, TX – March 22, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) sponsored and organized two town hall meetings to inform tax filers about the Earned Income Tax Credit, also known as EITC. Attendees met with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) representatives and tax preparation specialists who assisted them with filing their 2009 tax returns.
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green Helps Taxpayers File for Earned Income Tax Credit ...
March 1, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Houston, TX – March 1, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Al Green (TX-09) and His Excellency Raymond Joseph, Haitian Ambassador to the United States, discussed current conditions and humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti, following January’s 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the island nation.
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green and Ambassador Raymond Joseph Call for a Sustained Commitment in Haiti ...
January 18, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Washington (DC) – January 18, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) –January 15, 2010- Today Congressman Al Green (TX-09) applauded the Obama Administration after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its decision to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals who were in the United States as of January 12, 2010. This will allow eligible Haitian nationals to continue living and working in the United States for the next 18 months
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green applauds the Administration’s decision to grant Temporary Protection Status to the citizens of Haiti who were in the U.S. before the earthquake ...
January 14, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Washington (DC) – January 13, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) expressed his deep condolences to the people of Haiti in the wake of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that devastated the capital of Port-Au-Prince on Tuesday. The Congressman also pledged to cooperate with federal and local authorities to assist with the relief efforts they are coordinating.
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green laments the tragedy in Haiti and collaborates in the relief efforts coordinated from the United States ...
January 14, 2010 Posted by Congressman Al Green
Washington (DC) – January 14, 2010 – (RealEstateRama) — January 13, 2010 – Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) announced $3.1 million in new grant funding authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to assist unemployed workers in Houston.
Read the full article: Congressman Al Green Announces New Job Training Grants to Assist Unemployed Workers in Houston ...
