WIlliamson News

Rep. Mark Green, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee's 7th district, shared several statements on social media regarding fiscal policies and disaster recovery efforts. Green has been serving in Congress since 2019 after succeeding Marsha Blackburn.

On November 23, 2024, Rep. Mark Green expressed concerns about the potential expiration of the Trump tax cuts. He stated that if these tax cuts were to expire, "Tennesseans will pay 26% more in taxes." The congressman linked his tweet to further information here.

Later that day, Green criticized the Biden-Harris administration for its stance towards faith-based educational institutions. He asserted that their agenda was "in direct contrast to the values of faith-based colleges and universities," claiming these institutions are being targeted as a result. More details can be found here.

On November 25, 2024, Rep. Green announced his participation with the Tennessee Congressional Delegation in urging President Biden to extend federal assistance for Hurricane Helene victims. He emphasized that recovery in East Tennessee is ongoing and challenging due to significant industrial and tax base losses in affected communities. His statement is available here.