Al N. Green

I oppose any bank consolidation that would force consumers to be saddled with interest rates and fees that exceed what they would be able to obtain from a less concentrated marketplace.

By making their hours more flexible, banks can better serve the needs of our constituents and contribute to their financial well-being.

Because student safety is of utmost importance, providing safe streets for them must be a priority.

Reliable access to healthy food is a basic human need, one that is far too often unfulfilled in our community, especially for senior citizens.

As a society we have a duty to remove representations of dishonor that represent the hateful ideologies of bigotry and invidious discrimination.

It is our collective duty to confront the past, recognize the legacy of slavery, and pay homage to those who suffered from slavery, the great American crime against humanity.

As we confront contemporary issues, let us be inspired by the Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston and remember the principles exemplified through his life to guide us to a more just world.

Mahatma Gandhi's legacy remains deeply relevant in today's world, where we face pressing global challenges. From military conflicts to social injustice movements, his teachings offer guidance for peaceful solutions and social change.

Since being seated in Congress in 2005, I have supported funds to Israel in furtherance of a two-state Israel and Palestinian peace solution.

Driven by the dictates of conscience, I have defended the Jewish people and Israel on the floor of the House of Representatives. I have proclaimed publicly and believe that Israel is real and has a right to exist.

President Biden granting a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom to the American enslaved would provide a historic tribute to their stolen legacy. It would truly be a groundbreaking moment of national acknowledgment.

Ensuring universal accessibility in our public transit system is an important commitment to equality for all passengers.

The bravery and courage required to serve does not assure a Veteran's safe return home. Many of these Veterans have faced unimaginable challenges and hardships, yet they continue to stand strong as symbols of resilience and strength.

Educated young people of color advancing in our society and economy is a goal that people of good will should wholeheartedly support.

You cannot in the name of justice, create an injustice and believe that it is just. An injustice in the name of justice is still an injustice.

We don't have to have the consent of Israel for Palestine to become a state.

Only when each of us practices the live and help live philosophy can we transform unjust systems into a beloved community.

For a community to progress in unity, transform unjust systems, and metamorphose into a beloved community, it must not ignore the needs of its neighbors. A beloved community cannot be isolated. It cannot bear witness to, yet ignore, the needs of its neighbors.

It is not enough to live and let live, we must live and help live.

There are some who believe that if we leave the world alone, the world will leave us alone. I am not one of them.

It is our duty to defend the Haitian community, just as we defend the Muslim, Jewish, LGBTQ, Women, African American, Asian, Latino, Native American, and other subsets of society when attacked.

People of goodwill cannot remain silent as harmful political rhetoric threatens the well-being of innocent people.

We must recognize the enduring resilience of Haitians in the face of centuries of economic hardship in tandem with invidious discrimination.

People of goodwill have a moral imperative to unite against Former President Trump's disrespect of Haitians for political gain causing pain.

The long arm of the law has no place in a woman's womb.

By observing polling locations, we can safeguard against any attempts to suppress the vote or intimidate voters.

By welcoming people for generations from diverse backgrounds seeking a better life, America has truly lived up to its reputation as the land of opportunity where one can succeed on one's merits.

Immigrants not only contribute to Houston's sociocultural fabric, including through their language, cuisine, faith, and customs, but are also an exceedingly important engine of economic growth.

I will continue to be a strong advocate of domestic violence prevention as long as I remain in Congress and urge all people of goodwill to continue bringing visibility to this very important issue.

Since my arrival in Congress in 2005, I have regularly introduced legislation to bring greater awareness to the dangerous situation that domestic abuse victims are in.

Minority-owned small businesses are an indispensable economic engine for our city and entire nation that create jobs, drive innovation, as well as make the U.S. a more competitive player on the global stage.

One of the many ways I am proud to serve the people of the Ninth Congressional District of Texas is by providing casework services. Congressional caseworkers assist constituents by facilitating communication between them and federal agencies to resolve an array of matters.

I am honored to represent the remarkable constituents of TX-09 in Congress.

Together we must strive to tackle the challenges associated with the protection of rights, healthcare, the cost of living, good jobs, good education, comprehensive immigration reform, and much more. I am dedicated to working for meaningful negotiated change.

We must end senseless hate, or it will be our end.

We must unite to end gun violence.

Violence that impacts any one of us directly has an adverse impact upon all of us indirectly.

Our youth must learn to code and engage with STEM fields, as these skills will empower them to drive meaningful change in our communities and help shape the future of our nation.

We must reinstate reproductive care and address the alarming impact of abortion restrictions on women's health in Texas and nationwide, so as to prevent a woman's miscarriage after 6 weeks of pregnancy from being viewed as a suspicious event and her body viewed as a crime scene.

We must assiduously protect the voting rights of all Texans and uphold our democratic process.

We must stand united in our commitment to eradicating domestic violence and uplift the courageous individuals who have faced its devastating effects.

We must unite to safeguard our freedoms and ensure that the promise of a better, more just, future remains within reach for every American.

Project 2025 threatens to reverse the clock on progress in America and undermine the very fabric of our society by threatening the rights and opportunities of immigrants while dismantling hard-won advances in healthcare, education, and civil rights for all.

Minority and women entrepreneurs often face systemic barriers to access as well as to secure the information, networks, and capital that is essential to their growth.

Ensuring that minority businesses across the Greater Houston area have access to the tools they need to succeed is of paramount importance to me.

Access to health care and mental health services saves lives.

President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, but prior to signing the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Act on April 16, 1862... this is an important piece of legislation.

We need a Slavery Remembrance Day... we also need to accord dignity and respect to the enslaved people... with a Congressional gold medal.

Affirmative action has provided affirmative opportunities for capable, competent, and qualified persons to succeed on their merits or fail on their demerits.

It can be argued that Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Justice Clarence Thomas are Ivy League graduates because of affirmative action admittance programs. Affirmative action has provided individuals like them a way into Ivy League universities, but not a way out. They become graduates based on merit.