Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Unite on Bill to Rename the National School Lunch Program Act

(Washington, D.C.) - On Monday, July 10, 2023, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

"I am honored to work with Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman on legislation to rename the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. Richard Russell was an unapologetic white supremacist who should not have the honor of eponymous federal works. I look forward to continuing to work on this important issue which I called to the attention of Congress," said Congressman Al Green.

The press release on this issue can be viewed here.