Biography

Mark Edward Green, born on November 8, 1964, in Jacksonville, Florida, is an American politician, physician, and retired U.S. Army officer. He has served as the U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 7th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Green was appointed Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security in January 2023. Prior to his tenure in Congress, he served in the Tennessee State Senate from 2013 to 2018, representing the 22nd district.

Green's military career began after his graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1986. He served as an infantry officer and later as a special operations flight surgeon with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment . During his service, he participated in the capture of Saddam Hussein, an experience he detailed in his book, A Night with Saddam. His military honors include the Bronze Star and the Air Medal with "V" device for valor.

After retiring from the military in 2006, Green founded an emergency department staffing company that grew to over $200 million in annual revenue. He also established two free medical clinics serving underprivileged communities in Memphis and Clarksville, Tennessee.

In February 2024, Green announced he would not seek re-election, expressing frustrations with the state of Congress and Washington, D.C.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Business Management
  
  United States Military Academy at West Point, 1986

• Master's Degree in Systems Management
  
  University of Southern California, 1987

• Doctor of Medicine
  
  Wright State University, Boonshoft School of Medicine, 1999

Political Experience

• U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 7th District
  
  January 3, 2019 – Present

• Chairman, House Committee on Homeland Security
  
  January 2023 – Present

• Member, House Committee on Foreign Affairs
  
  2019 – Present

• Tennessee State Senator, 22nd District
  
  January 8, 2013 – November 1, 2018

• President, Republican Freshman Class
  
  2019

• Ranking Member, Western Hemisphere Subcommittee
  
  2020

Notable Achievements

• Legislative Initiatives
  
  Authored and passed legislation to protect Gold Star spouses, support rural hospitals, and assist veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during military service.

• Awards and Recognitions

  • American Freedom Fund’s Legislator of the Year Award
  • Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business
  • A+ rating from the Susan B. Anthony List for pro-life voting record

• Military Honors

  • Bronze Star
  • Air Medal with "V" device for valor
  • Army Aviation Association Flight Surgeon of the Year

Green's diverse background in military service, medicine, and business has significantly influenced his legislative priorities, particularly in areas concerning national security, healthcare, and veterans' affairs.