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Upon graduating from law school, Congressman Al Green co-founded and co-managed the law firm of Green, Wilson, Dewberry, and Fitch. In 1977, he was elected Justice of the Peace in Harris County, Texas, where he served for 26 years before retiring in 2004.  During his time as judge, Congressman Al Green served as president of the Houston Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) for approximately ten years. Under his leadership, the organization grew to unprecedented heights, increasing membership from a few hundred to many thousands and the staff from one to more than ten. 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The Committee also oversees the work of the Federal Reserve, the Treasury, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and other financial services regulators. I currently sit on the following subcommittees: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations , Ranking Member ​​ As Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, I have the preeminent privilege of convening hearings that explore a range of relevant topics. 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The Committee also oversees the work of the Federal Reserve, the Treasury, the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and other financial services regulators. I currently sit on the following subcommittees: Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations , Ranking Member ​​ As Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, I have the preeminent privilege of convening hearings that explore a range of relevant topics. 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