WIlliamson News

Rep. Mark Green, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee's 7th district, shared several updates on February 11, 2025, through his social media platform. These posts address various issues including cyber workforce development, child protection policies, and concerns over data security related to Chinese technology firms.

In a post from February 11 at 14:18 UTC, Rep. Green discussed his legislative proposal aimed at bolstering America's cyber workforce. He stated that his "Cyber PIVOTT Act" would be an important measure in addressing the nation's shortage in this sector and expressed his eagerness to collaborate with bipartisan partners in the Senate to ensure its passage into law. "My 'Cyber PIVOTT Act' would take an important step to address America's cyber workforce shortage."

Later that day at 15:01 UTC, he commented on actions taken by Tennessee and acknowledged concurrence from the Trump administration regarding child protection measures against predatory malpractice. "Tennessee led the way, and now the Trump administration has concurred. We must protect our children from predatory malpractice."

In another statement made on February 11 at 19:03 UTC, Rep. Green voiced concerns about data security involving Chinese Big Tech companies, specifically naming DeepSeek as part of what he describes as a propaganda effort by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "Chinese Big Tech firms can’t be trusted with our data. DeepSeek is another arm of the CCP propaganda machine."