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Al Green
U.S. Representative, Texas
2347 Rayburn House Office Building
Summary
Albert Leornes Greene, known professionally as Al Green, is an American singer, songwriter, pastor and record producer. He is best known for recording a series of soul hit singles in the early 1970s, including "Tired of Being Alone" (1971), "I'm Still in Love with You" (1972), "Love and Happiness" (1973), "Take Me to the River" (1974), and his signature song, "Let's Stay Together" (1972). Green became an ordained pastor and recorded gospel music during the 1980s.
Views on the Issues
See where Rep. Green stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.
Sponsored Legislation
368 bills totalHRES 1313 · Introduced May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8647 · Introduced May 4, 2026 · Law
May 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HJRES 160 · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Apr 30, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1226 · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Apr 29, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1225 · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · International Affairs
Apr 29, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 8411 · Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Apr 22, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
HR 8318 · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Apr 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 8291 · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Apr 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8292 · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Apr 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1159 · Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · Congress
Apr 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Landmark Legislation
Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Green's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.
Inflation Reduction Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.
D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 51–50
CHIPS Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.
D: 47 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 64–33
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Enacted