Representative Al Green, Democratic from Texas

Al Green

Representative Al Green

Al Green built his career as a civil rights lawyer before being elected to represent Texas’s 9th Congressional District in 2004. In Congress, he focuses on affordable housing, economic opportunity, and disaster recovery for vulnerable communities. Green authored the National Flood Insurance Program Extension Act and serves on the Financial Services Committee, where he advocates for banking reform and equitable access to credit. He approaches his work with a commitment to social justice and responsiveness to the needs of his Houston-area constituents.

Education

  • J.D., Texas Southern University, Houston, TX
    (1974)
  • Attended, Florida A&M University
  • Attended, Tuskegee University

Policy Focus Areas

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues21%
Finance and Financial Sector13%
Government Operations and Politics9%
Housing and Community Development9%

Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Al Green's record in Congress.

Hurricane Harvey Relief Funding

Secured federal disaster recovery funds for Houston-area communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

Affordable Housing Advocacy

Championed increased funding for affordable housing programs, including support for the National Housing Trust Fund.

Veterans Homelessness Reduction

Led efforts to expand HUD-VASH vouchers to reduce homelessness among veterans in the Houston area.

Impeachment Resolutions

Introduced multiple impeachment resolutions against President Donald Trump, highlighting issues of racism and obstruction of justice.

Committee Assignments

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  • House Committee on Financial Services
  • House Committee on Homeland Security

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