Congressman Al Green receives highest recognition from distinguished veterans group due to his work in the 111th Congress

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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.

“Since I became a member of Congress, the well being of veterans and their families has been of utmost importance for me. We must always remember that the bravery and sacrifice of the members of the Armed Forces guarantee our way of life. This is why I think the nation must reward those who serve with legislation such as such as that which the IAVA has analyzed in its report. Of course, the fact that the Houston Veterans Affairs Administration is located in my congressional district makes these causes even closer to my heart,” indicated Congressman Al Green.

Congressman Al Green is on a short list of lawmakers who have been awarded the highest grade in the IAVA’s congressional report card, which was made public last week. His votes for bills related to homelessness, disability and jobs, as well as his support for the new GI bill, among other issues, earned him the A+ grade.

As part of his focus on veterans’ homelessness, the Congressman is sponsoring the Homes for Heroes bill (H.R. 403), which passed the House in June of 2009. It is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. The bill creates a $200 million program that provides 20,000 HUD-VASH vouchers to house homeless veterans, counseling for substance abuse as well as mental health concerns, and a special assistant position within HUD to monitor the status of veterans’ homelessness.

Additionally, Congressman Al Green is also a sponsor of the Veterans, Women, Families with Children and Persons with Disability / Housing Fairness Act (H.R. 476). This bill enhances enforcement efforts to eliminate housing discrimination. It also creates a research program to study the incidence, causes and effects of discrimination on veterans, as well as military personnel in local communities. HR 476 was marked up in the Full Committee on Financial Services on July 28, 2010. It is currently waiting consideration on the House floor.

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Alvaro ‘Al’ Ortiz
Press Secretary
Congressman Al Green, 9th District-Texas
United States House of Representatives
3003 South Loop West, Suite 460
Houston, TX 77054
Office Phone: 713-383-9321
Cellular Phone: 202-527-1109
Fax: 713-383-9202
Email: Alvaro.Ortiz (at) mail.house (dot) gov

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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

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