Two Republican members of the Tennessee Congressional Delegation both voted ‘No’ on foreign aid packages for Ukraine and Israel on Saturday.
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Leadership Institute Set to Host 2024 Learn Right National Education Summit in Nashville
The Leadership Institute will hold its 2024 Learn Right National Education Summit in Nashville on Friday and Saturday at the JW Marriott.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. Mark Green Introduces the Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) introduced the Combating Houthi Threats and Aggression Act on Monday.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. Mark Green Delivers Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the U.S. Senate
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07), who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, was among those who delivered two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.
Read the full storyU.S. Rep. Andy Ogles Picks Up Endorsements from Four Tennessee Delegation Members
Tennessee U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) recently picked up endorsements from four of his colleagues serving the Volunteer State in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Read the full story‘We Have Been Sold Out’: Tennessee U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles Slams Passage of Minibus Spending Bill
U.S. Representative Andy Ogles (R-TN-05) slammed the passage of a “minibus” $1.2 trillion spending bill on Friday that would fund six of the 12 appropriations divisions for Fiscal Year 2024.
Moments before the House passed the bill by a 286-134 vote, Ogles, along with other members of the Freedom Caucus, held a press conference where he said the American people had been “sold out.”
Read the full storyCommentary: We Must Protect Our Farmers
Tennessee’s farmers and growers generate $89 billion annually in economic activity. Simply put, we rely on our farmers. And today, we honor them. Few Americans make more of a difference in the lives of others than farmers. From growing the food we cook to the cotton we use to make clothes, our farmers truly are the backbone of our economy.
My greatest privilege in Congress is to serve the hardworking people of Tennessee, especially farmers. Those who work hard to feed our families, those who tirelessly labor sun-up to sun-down, those who make possible the American dream; it is their selfless sacrifice to the soil that keeps our state growing.
Read the full storySix Tennessee U.S. Reps. Vote Against ‘Minibus’ Spending Bill
Six Tennessee U.S. representatives voted against a “minibus” spending bill on Thursday that would fund six of the 12 appropriations divisions for Fiscal Year 2024.
The 1,050-page spending package passed the House of Representatives by a 339-85 vote.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. Mark Green Says Calls from Constituents, Lawmakers Urging Him to Run for Re-Election Were ‘Overwhelming’
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) said the feedback he got from constituents and lawmakers after he initially announced his plans to retire from Congress were “overwhelming” and ultimately led him to reconsider his decision and instead run for reelection.
Read the full storySix Tennessee Republican Delegation Members Vote Against Continuing Resolution
Six Tennessee U.S. representatives voted against a continuing resolution on Thursday that would fund the government through March 8 and March 22.
The continuing resolution passed the House of Representatives by a 320-99 vote.
Read the full storyCongressman Mark Green Will Run for Re-Election at Urging of Former President Trump
Congressman Mark Green (R-TN-07) announced on Thursday that he has reconsidered his decision to retire from Congress and will now run for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2024 election.
“While my strong desire was to leave Congress at the end of this year, since my announcement, I have received countless calls from constituents, colleagues, and President Trump urging me to reconsider,” Green said in a statement released by his office to The Tennessee Star.
Read the full storyState Senator Kerry Roberts Doubles Down on Call Urging U.S. Rep. Mark Green to Reconsider Retirement, Says There’s No Place for a ‘Learning Curve’ in Congress
Tennessee State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) has doubled down on his call for incumbent U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) to reconsider retiring from Congress and instead run for re-election.
Read the full storyHouse Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green Sends Letter to DHS Demanding Information Related to Murder of Georgia Medical Student
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07), who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding information to assist the committee in its investigation into the murder of 22-year old nursing student Laken Riley.
Read the full storySenator Marsha Blackburn Urges Tennessee U.S. Rep. Mark Green to Run for Re-Election Instead of Retiring
Tennessee U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) is calling on Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) to run for re-election instead of retiring from Congress.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. Mark Green Reconsidering Retirement from Congress: Report
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) is reconsidering retiring from Congress less than two weeks after announcing he was “ready to return home” from Washington D.C.
Read the full storyState Senator Kerry Roberts: ‘I Hope Congressman Mark Green Will Reconsider Retirement and Run for Re-Election’
Tennessee State Senator Kerry Roberts (R-Springfield) is calling on incumbent U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) to reconsider retiring from Congress and instead run for re-election.
Read the full storyRep. Mark Green Tells CPAC That ‘Every American Should Be Scared to Death’ as Chinese Nationalists at Border Hits High
Republican lawmakers and a former immigration official are sounding a new alarm about the national security threats facing the U.S. at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Read the full storyTennessee State Senator Bill Powers Passes on Bid for TN-07 U.S. House Seat
Tennessee State Senator Bill Powers (R-Clarksville) has announced he has “no plans” to run for Congress in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District amid the announcement of incumbent U.S. Representative Mark Green’s (R-TN-07) retirement.
“For me, family is more important than any congressional title in Washington DC. I’m honored to be your state senator and have no plans to run for congress,” Powers wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. Mark Green Applauds Senator Mike Lee’s Effort Urging the Senate to Hold a Trial Following Impeachment of DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) applauded Utah U.S. Senator Mike Lee’s (R-UT) effort in urging Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to demand a Senate trial for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Read the full storyDr. Omar Hamada Will Decide on Possible Bid for TN-07 U.S. House Seat ‘Sooner than Later’
Former chair of the Williamson County Republican Party, Dr. Omar Hamada, said he plans to decide on launching a bid for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District “sooner than later” following incumbent U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) announcing his retirement.
Hamada, who said he spoke with Green shortly after he announced his retirement, explained how he feels he is being “thrust” into the race in a way, adding, “I feel like the Lord is leading me in that direction.”
Read the full storyTennessee GOP Chairman Scott Golden Assesses 7th Congressional District Race amid U.S. Rep. Mark Green’s Retirement
Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Scott Golden said he was surprised when Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) announced his retirement from Congress.
Green, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, announced his retirement on Wednesday, just one day after leading the House in a historic vote to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. Mark Green Announces Retirement from Congress
U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) announced his retirement from Congress on Wednesday, just one day after leading the House in a historic vote to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Green, who served as chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, said he is “ready to return home” after delivering on his promise to “pass legislation to secure our borders and to hold Secretary Mayorkas accountable” by leading the passage of H.R. 2 and two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas.
Read the full storyHouse Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green Calls on the Senate to Hold a Trial and Convict DHS Secretary Mayorkas
In one of his last actions before announcing his retirement from Congress, Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) urged lawmakers in the U.S. Senate to hold a trial and convict Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
“Last night, the House of Representatives voted to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for high crimes and misdemeanors, specifically for his willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law and his breach of public trust. This action—the culmination of nearly a year’s worth of investigations and hearings—was necessary to deal with a rogue DHS secretary whose lawless actions have caused and perpetuated the worst border crisis in American history,” Green said during a press conference with House Republican leadership.
Read the full storyTennessee GOP U.S. Representatives Vote to Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas
All eight Tennessee Republican U.S. Representatives were among the majority of members that voted ‘Yes’ on two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday.
Read the full storyTennessee Republican U.S. Representatives Vote in Favor of Impeaching DHS Secretary Mayorkas
All eight Tennessee Republican U.S. Representatives voted ‘Yes’ on two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday.
Read the full storyHouse Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green Urges Colleagues to Vote Yes and Impeach Mayorkas Hours Before Floor Vote
Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Mark Green (R-TN-07) presented two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday.
Read the full storyU.S. House of Representatives Set to Vote on Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
The U.S. House of Representatives will vote on two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Tuesday.
Read the full story‘We Are Under Attack’: Tennessee U.S. Reps. React to DHS Notice of Nearly 600 Illegal Aliens Being Transported to Tennessee
A group of Tennessee lawmakers have spoken out denouncing a notice sent by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) last year to the City of Franklin advising the possible influx of nearly 600 migrants to Middle Tennessee.
Read the full storyHouse Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green Says He’s ‘Working Hard’ to Secure the Votes to Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Tennessee U.S. Representative and chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Mark Green (R-TN-07) joined Thursday’s edition of The Tennessee Star Report with Michael Patrick Leahy to discuss his efforts in the impeachment process of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Green, who led his Republican colleagues in voting to advance two articles of impeachment against Mayorkas out of committee on Wednesday, told Leahy that Mayorkas not only refused to enforce the law himself, but directed his staff to do the same.
Read the full storyChairman Mark Green Leads House Homeland Security Committee in Approving Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary Mayorkas
After fifteen hours of debating two articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Mark Green (R-TN-07) led his Republican colleagues in voting to advance the articles out of committee.
Read the full storyHouse Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green: DHS Secretary Mayorkas’ Refusal to Enforce Laws Produced ‘Catastrophic’ Results
House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green (R-TN-07) delivered opening remarks on Tuesday during a full committee markup for articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Read the full storyNine Years Later, ‘Build the Wall’ Still Resonates for Voters Going for Trump, Polls Indicate
Former President Donald Trump broke onto the political stage in 2015 with a promise to build a wall along the nation’s southern border with Mexico, highlighting the security risks of a porous border and calling to limit entry into the U.S.
Nearly nine years later, his potential return to the White House may hinge on similar issues, with exit polls from early primaries and key political allies suggesting the border remains of paramount importance to the electorate.
Read the full storyTennessee Republican Delegation Members Support Bill to Repeal the Death Tax
All eight GOP U.S. representatives from Tennessee have sponsored a bill to repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes, collectively known as the death tax.
Read the full storyTennessee Republican Delegation Members Vote Against Continuing Resolution
Four Tennessee U.S. Representatives voted against a continuing resolution on Thursday that would fund the government through March 1 and March 8.
Read the full storyChairman Mark Green Leads GOP Members of the House Homeland Security Committee in Calling for the Impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Mark Green (R-TN-07) led all Republican committee members in calling for the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Read the full storyGOP Rep. Mark Green Presses Mayorkas to Respond to 173 ‘Outstanding’ Congressional Inquiries
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green sent a letter late Wednesday to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas asking that he fulfill 173 outstanding requests from the committee for documents, information and briefings, according to a copy of the request first obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Green is handling the impeachment proceedings against Mayorkas over the crisis at the southern border and the committee is holding the second hearing in the process Thursday. Under Mayorkas’ leadership, illegal immigration has surged to record levels with Border Patrol recording more than 2.2 million migrant encounters at the southern border in fiscal year 2022 and more than 2 million in fiscal year 2023, according to federal data.
Read the full storyHomeland Security Committee Chairman Rep. Mark Green Announces Second Hearing in Mayorkas Impeachment Proceedings
Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Mark Green (R-TN-07) announced that another full committee hearing continuing the impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas will take place on Thursday, January 18.
Read the full storyU.S. Rep. Mark Green Announces First Hearing as Part of Impeachment Proceedings Against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Mark Green (R-TN-07) traveled to the U.S.-Mexico border on Wednesday where he announced a full Committee hearing to initiate impeachment proceedings against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Read the full storyTennessee Congressional Delegation Sends Letter to President Biden Urging Approval of Disaster Declaration Following Deadly Tornadoes
All 11 members of the Tennessee congressional delegation sent a letter to President Joe Biden requesting the “swift approval” of Governor Bill Lee’s request for a major disaster declaration due to severe storms that devastated communities across Middle Tennessee over the weekend.
On December 9, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes ripped through Middle Tennessee. The storms caused six fatalities and dozens of injuries, produced significant damage to nearly 1,900 homes, and destroyed over 500 homes, according to initial reports.
Read the full storyU.S. Reps. John Rose and Mark Green Survey Tornado Damage Across Middle Tennessee
Tennessee U.S. Representatives John Rose (R-TN-06) and Mark Green (R-TN-07) met with community members and surveyed some of the damage left behind after a series of tornadoes tore through Middle Tennessee over the weekend.
Read the full storyDisgraced Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Announces Her Bid for Congress
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry launched her campaign for Tennessee’s 7th congressional district on Wednesday.
Read the full storyU.S. Rep. Mark Green Introduces the Protect American Gun Exporters Act
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) introduced a bill Wednesday that would ensure the Department of Commerce follows the typical rulemaking procedure prior to any decision-making under Section 553 of the U.S. Code.
On October 27, the Department of Commerce announced an immediate pause on commercial firearm exports without prior notice.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Rep. Mark Green Reintroduces Bill That Would Require Annual Reporting on Federal Funds Spent in China
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) reintroduced a bill Wednesday that would require annual reporting on federal funds spent in China.
Read the full storyRep. Mark Green Calls Out the FBI, DHS for Lack of Cooperation on Concerns Regarding Global Threats to U.S. Security During Committee Hearing
Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07), who is chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, delivered opening remarks Wednesday during the committee’s hearing to “examine global threats to the U.S. homeland and our security interests abroad.”
Read the full storyHouse Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green Previews Upcoming Hearing Examining Global Threats to U.S. Security
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-TN-07) recently announced a full Committee hearing examining “global threats to the U.S. homeland and our security interests abroad.”
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Reps. Demand the Commerce Department End 90-Day Ban on Civilian Firearm Exports
All eight Tennessee Republican U.S. Representatives have signed onto a letter sent to the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), an agency of the Department of Commerce, demanding its recent 90-day pause on civilian firearm exports be lifted immediately.
Read the full storyU.S. Rep. Mark Green Subpoenas Alejandro Mayorkas in Investigation into Afghan Evacuee Screening, Vetting
House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-TN-07) issued a subpoena on Tuesday to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its failure to provide “satisfactory documents and other materials relevant to the Committee’s May 2023 request for more information on the vetting and screening of Afghan evacuees entering the United States since 2021.”
Following the Biden administration’s withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, the committee sent two letters to the DHS requesting information on the event; however, both letters were met with “insufficient responses” from the Biden administration, according to the committee.
Read the full storyTennessee Representatives Congratulate the New Speaker of the House
All eight Republican U.S. Representatives serving Tennessee congratulated Louisiana U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) after he was elected the 56th Speaker of the House on Wednesday.
Read the full storyTennessee U.S. Reps. Mark Green and Chuck Fleischmann End Bids for Speaker, Pledge Support for Speaker-Designate Mike Johnson
Tennessee U.S. Representatives Mark Green (R-TN-07) and Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-03) released statements Tuesday night pledging their support for Louisiana U.S. Representative Mike Johnson (R-LA-04), who was elected the Republican speaker nominee by a vote within the GOP conference.
Read the full storyRep. Anna Paulina Luna Asks Rep. Mark Green to Join Speaker Race
Florida U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13) announced her intent to ask Tennessee U.S. Representative Mark Green (R-TN-07) to launch a bid for Speaker of the House.
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