Representative Mark E. Green, Republican from Tennessee

Mark E. Green

Representative · Tennessee · Republican

Mark E. Green

Biography
Mark E. Green, a former Army flight surgeon and business owner, was elected to represent Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018. He focuses on national security, veterans’ issues, and fiscal responsibility. Green has served as Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and authored legislation to strengthen border security and improve care for military veterans. His leadership reflects a commitment to pragmatic solutions and responsive service for his Tennessee constituents.
Education
  • M.D., Wright State University, Dayton, OH
    1999
  • Masters Certificate in Systems Management, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
    1987
  • B.S. in Quantitative Business Management, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
    1986
Professional History
  • U.S. Representative

    2019–2025

    Represented Tennessee's 7th congressional district for 4 terms.

  • State Senator, Tennessee 22nd District

    2013–2018

    Served in the Tennessee Senate after defeating incumbent Tim Barnes in 2012.

  • Nominee for United States Secretary of the Army

    2017

    Nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as Secretary of the Army but withdrew his nomination before confirmation.

  • Chief Executive Officer, Hospital Emergency Department Staffing Company

    2006–2013

    Led a company providing emergency department physician staffing after retiring from the U.S. Army.

  • U.S. Army Flight Surgeon, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment

    Served as flight surgeon with the Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, including deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.

  • U.S. Army Officer and Emergency Medicine Physician

    1986–2006

    Served as an infantry officer and later as an emergency medicine physician in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge in 2006.

Policy Focus
Health15%
International Affairs14%
Foreign Trade and International Finance9%
Government Operations and Politics8%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Mark E. Green's record in Congress.

  • VA MISSION Act Support

    Supported the VA MISSION Act to expand veterans' access to private health care and improve VA services.

  • Fentanyl Trafficking Legislation

    Introduced bills to increase penalties for fentanyl trafficking and enhance law enforcement tools against opioid distribution.

  • Fort Campbell Funding Advocacy

    Secured federal funding for infrastructure and readiness improvements at Fort Campbell military installation.

  • COVID-19 Small Business Relief

    Advocated for and helped pass relief measures supporting Tennessee small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Committee Assignments
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  • Foreign Affairs
  • Homeland Security

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