Rep. Mark E. Green, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 7th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Mark E. Green, U.S. Representative for Tennessee's 7th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Mark Green, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Tennessee's 7th district since 2019, recently addressed several pressing issues through his social media platform. His posts cover topics ranging from technological competition with China to healthcare regulation reforms.
On February 11, 2025, Rep. Green compared the current state of artificial intelligence development to historical events, stating that "Like the Space Race before, the U.S. is now in an AI Race, but this time with China. Silicon Valley must learn that increasing sheer processing power, which is costly in time and money, cannot make up for lack of software innovation."
The following day, February 12, 2025, he discussed potential legislative measures regarding technology transfers to China: "Under my legislation, if it does turn out that a foreign actor sold prohibited chips to China for the creation of DeepSeek, this actor will be eligible for sanctions. More on my China Technology Transfer Control Act:"
Later on February 12, Rep. Green highlighted his efforts in healthcare reform by emphasizing the need to repeal federal regulations affecting hospital systems' ability to serve rural areas: "We must repeal onerous and burdensome federal regulations to allow our hospital systems to better reach and care for those in medical deserts. Thankful for @tnhospitals' endorsement for my rural healthcare bills. More about what they’re saying here:"