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Al Green
U.S. Representative, Texas 18th Congressional District
DemocraticFederalDistrict TX-9
About
U.S. Representative (Democratic) representing Texas 9th Congressional District. Serving since 2025.
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Counties served
2Harris
Fort Bend
District
Type
Congressional
ID
TX-9
District Map
Focus areas
3Committee work
5Committee on Financial Services
HouseCommittee on Homeland Security
HouseSubcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement
HouseSubcommittee on Financial Institutions
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Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
HouseRecent votes
5HRES1080
House2/25/2026
HR7053
House1/14/2026
HRES970
House12/19/2025
HRES962
House12/18/2025
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HRES939
House12/10/2025
Policies and laws
5Active
Complete Communities: Building Better Neighborhoods
A city initiative investing in historically underserved neighborhoods through infrastructure improvements, health access, workforce development, and community engagement.
City
HB 1927Enacted
Texas Law Lets Adults Carry Guns Without Special Permission
Allows eligible Texans aged 21+ to carry handguns without obtaining a license or completing training, effective September 2021.
State
SB 4Enacted
Texas Law About How Police Work With Immigration Officers
Requires local law enforcement to comply with federal immigration detainer requests and prohibits local policies that limit immigration enforcement cooperation.
State
Repealed
Houston Equal Rights Law
A comprehensive anti-discrimination ordinance covering 15 protected characteristics in employment, housing, and public accommodations. Repealed by voter referendum in November 2015.
City
H.R. 5376Active
New Law Helps Houston Families Save Money on Energy and Medicine
Federal legislation providing $370B in clean energy investments, prescription drug price caps for Medicare, and tax credits for energy efficiency that directly benefit Houston households and businesses.
Federal
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