Washington, DC – The June 11 Goodyear plant explosion in Houston, Texas that killed one employee and injured seven others was caused by a blocked pressure-release valve, the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced today.   Following the blast, Rep. Gene Green (D-Houston) called for the CSB to conduct an investigation, saying it was the only independent federal agency charged with uncovering the root causes of chemical accidents. Green is chairman of the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, which has jurisdiction over the CSB.    “I am relieved that the CSB heeded our call to proceed (full story...)

Congressman Green invites you to join us for a series of preventive health screenings.  These screenings will help you determine whether you are at risk for diabetes, hypertension, and aneurysms, as well as cholesterol, vision and dental problems.  Early detection and prevention are the best ways to combat these common (full story...)