WIlliamson News

Rep. Mark Green, representing Tennessee's 7th district in the U.S. Congress since 2019, recently shared his perspectives on medical and cybersecurity issues via social media. He replaced Marsha Blackburn and previously served in the Tennessee Senate from 2013 to 2018.

On April 17, Green addressed concerns about prior authorization protocols in the healthcare sector. Quoting the American Medical Association, he mentioned that, "These (Prior Authorization) burdens translate into real-world harm including delayed diagnoses, treatment interruptions, worsening conditions, and declining patient trust." He urged readers to explore insights from his legislative proposal "Reducing Medically Unnecessary Delays."

Further expanding on his legislative priorities, Green emphasized his focus on cybersecurity as Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. In a post on the same day, he stated, "As Chairman of @HomelandGOP, I have made cybersecurity my top priority. Whether we are discussing basic cyber hygiene or exploited vulnerabilities by malicious actors, modern conflict—the topic of this summit—begins in cyberspace."

A day later, on April 18, Green expressed concerns about technology transfers to China, especially with companies linked to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) such as DeepSeek. He noted the need for caution, stating, "The United States must be extremely cautious about what technology it’s selling to CCP-linked companies, including DeepSeek. That’s why I introduced my China Technology Transfer Control Act. This bill would stop China’s military from acquiring sensitive U.S. technology and"

Mark E. Green, born in Jacksonville, Florida, now resides in Clarksville and is 58 years old.