Congressman Al Green

Congressman Al Green

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Rep. Green Condemns CFPB Dismantling, Warns Trump Is Turning Democracy Toward Plutocracy in 100 Days

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, “Regulatory Overreach: The Price Tag on American Prosperity."

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Congressman Al Green Champions Justice for SNAP Theft Victims with Groundbreaking Legislation

In a bold and compassionate response to an escalating crisis, Congressman Al Green (D-TX) has introduced H.R. 2983—the SNAP SECURE Act of 2025—a legislative gamechanger aimed at safeguarding the integrity of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and restoring stolen benefits to the vulnerable individuals and families who need them most.

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Congressman Al Green Expresses Gratitude to Ninth Congressional District Constituents for Their Support

On Thursday, November 7, 2024, Congressman Al Green released the following statement on X/Twitter:

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Houston Leaders Rally for Haitian Dignity: Congressman Al Green and Bishop James Dixon Speak Out Against Baseless Attacks on Haitian Community

Houston is no stranger to standing up for what’s right, and on Monday, September 23, 2024, the city’s moral compass pointed due north. Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined forces with local leaders and Haitian advocates to host a powerful press conference denouncing the outrageous and offensive rhetoric recently spewed by former President Donald Trump. This time, Trump’s target? The resilient and hardworking Haitian community.

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Congressman Al Green Applauds Biden-Harris Administration for Reducing Prescription Drug Costs Under the Inflation Reduction Act

As the nation celebrates the second anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA), Congressman Al Green reflects on the transformative impact this landmark legislation has had on lowering prescription drug prices and expanding access to affordable healthcare. Proudly voting in favor of the IRA, Congressman Green highlights how the Biden-Harris Administration has empowered the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to negotiate reduced prices for essential medications, benefiting millions of Americans, including those in his Ninth Congressional District of Texas.

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Congressman Al Green Welcomes Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su to Houston for Labor Legislative Update and Breakfast Assembly

Houston is set to host a pivotal event in the labor movement as Congressman Al Green welcomes Acting Secretary of Labor Julie A. Su to the Ninth Congressional District of Texas. This significant occasion, marking Congressman Green’s annual Labor Legislative Update and Breakfast Assembly, will take place at the Wyndham Hotel near NRG Park. The gathering will not only spotlight the ongoing efforts of the Biden-Harris administration to uplift workers but will also provide a platform for labor leaders in the region to discuss critical issues affecting union workers and their families.