Congressman Mark Green Announces Retirement Before End of Term
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green announces resignation from Congress to pursue private sector opportunities.
Rep. Mark Green, the Republican chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and representative for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, has announced his early departure from Congress, citing a promising opportunity in the private sector. Green’s resignation will come after the House votes again on what he referred to as President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful bill"—a reference to the highly anticipated reconciliation package with key border security provisions.
In a statement, Green expressed the gravity of his decision, saying it was made with a "heavy heart." He underscored his commitment to the values of his district, which he called serving "the honor of a lifetime." During his tenure, Green said he worked diligently to deliver on conservative priorities, highlighting accomplishments such as historic tax cuts, efforts to secure the nation’s borders alongside President Trump, and the defense of what he described as innocent life.
Green took particular pride in his work as chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. He thanked both his local congressional staff and the committee’s professionals for their dedicated service. The congressman, an Army veteran who has served since 2019, played a crucial role during the Republicans' impeachment proceedings against then-Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of the Biden administration.
Reflecting on his career path, Green acknowledged that he had considered retirement at the end of the previous congressional session but decided to remain in office specifically to support President Trump’s border security measures. With the reconciliation package nearing completion, he feels ready to step aside, triggering a special election to fill his seat.
While Green has not yet disclosed details about his new private sector position, speculation suggests he is likely to pursue a role aligned with his experience in national security or policy. Political observers note that the district, which favored President Trump by a margin of over 20 percentage points against then-Vice President Kamala Harris in the most recent presidential election, is expected to remain firmly in Republican hands following Green's departure.
