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After two decades in Congress, Al Green will leave the Capitol in January. What’s next?

Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · As published by Houston Public Media · May 27, 2026 · 1 min read

Al Green's time in Congress is coming to an end. He will be leaving the Capitol in January after serving for two decades. Details about his future plans are not specified, but it is known that his departure is imminent. For more information on what's next for Al Green, readers can refer to the full report from Houston Public Media.

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Category: government · Published: May 27, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media · Reading time: 1 min

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After two decades in Congress, Al Green will leave the Capitol in January. What’s next?

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