Washington, July 17 -- Congressman Al Green issued the following press release:
On Friday, July 17, 2026, Congressman Al Green commemorated the enduring legacy of civil rights icon and former Congressman theHonorable John Lewis, whose remarkable courage and commitment to justice helped transform America by securing and protecting the fundamental right to vote.
Congressman John Lewis' leadership during the Civil Rights Movement, including his willingness to face violence on the Edmund Pettus Bridge during the historic march known as Bloody Sunday, inspired the conscience of our nation and helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. His sacrifice, along with the sacrifices of countless others, expanded the promise of democr...