Congressman Mark Green announced on Monday afternoon that he will retire from Congress as soon as the U.S. House of Representatives passes the budget reconciliation package, often called the “Big, Beautiful Bill” by its proponents, to take a job in the private sector.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce my retirement from Congress,” stated Green. “Recently, I was offered an opportunity in the private sector that was too exciting to pass up. As a result, today I notified the Speaker and the House of Representatives that I will resign from Congress as soon as the House votes once again on the reconciliation package.”
Calling it the “honor of a lifetime to represent the people of Tennessee,” Green noted that the conclusion of his time in Congress will mark “nearly four decades in public service,” beginning with his service in the Army in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“Along the way, I have often remarked on the strength of the men and women I have served with,” said Green. “I know that the integrity, decency, and faith of the American people are what powered us for the first 250 years, and will power us for another 250 and beyond.”
After nearly 40 years of public service, I am stepping back from my position as a Congressman. Thank you to all the people of TN-07 who have supported me during my tenure as their representative.https://t.co/c4dvWO0R91 pic.twitter.com/7ocyf4aT2X
— Rep. Mark Green (@RepMarkGreen) June 9, 2025
Green also noted that he planned to retire last year, but was persuaded to run for reelection by President Donald Trump, who urged the Tennessean to remain in Washington, D.C., to see his agenda pass in the House.
“I stayed to ensure that President Trump’s border security measures and priorities make it through Congress. By overseeing the border security portion of the reconciliation package, I have done that. After that, I will retire, and there will be a special election to replace me,” said Green. “I have no doubt that my colleagues in this Congress will continue to strengthen the cause of freedom. May God bless them, and the United States of America.”
As Green noted, a special election must now be called in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District by Governor Bill Lee, with a primary election likely to occur within 90 days of the vacancy, followed by a general election shortly after.
Ongoing debates regarding the reconciliation package will likely impact the exact timing of the special election to fill Green’s seat.
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Tom Pappert is the lead reporter for The Tennessee Star, and also reports for The Pennsylvania Daily Star and The Arizona Sun Times. Follow Tom on X/Twitter. Email tips to [email protected].
Photo “Mark Green” by Mark Green.
You were elected to a two year term. Sorry, but serve the whole term.
Bad timing to have a vacancy. Please, Congressman Green, serve to the end of your term in January 2027.