Green, Mark E.

Mark E. Green is a Republican politician, physician, and retired U.S. Army officer who represented Tennessee's 7th congressional district from 2019 until July 2025. A graduate of West Point and the Boonshoft School of Medicine, he served as a flight surgeon during the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and later authored a book regarding his involvement in the capture of Saddam Hussein. Before his tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, Green served in the Tennessee Senate from 2013 to 2018, where he was notable for sponsoring the repeal of the state’s Hall Income Tax. During his time in Congress, he held a significant leadership role as the Chair of the Committee on Homeland Security from 2023 to 2025.

Throughout his legislative career, Green sponsored 58 bills, with a primary focus on military affairs, veterans' health, and national security. His top sponsored legislation included the K2 Veterans Total Coverage Act of 2025 and the Special Relationship Military Improvement Act of 2025, reflecting his background in defense and medicine. He also introduced the FALCONS Act and the Protecting Gold Star Spouses Act of 2025. After a career spanning military service, state government, and federal office, Green resigned from Congress in July 2025 to transition into the private sector.