Mark Green announces retirement from Congress before end of term
- Representative Mark Green of Tennessee's 7th District announced his retirement from Congress in June 2025 before completing his current term.
- Green had intended to step down at the conclusion of the last congressional session but chose to remain in office after encouragement from fellow Republicans to help advance President Trump's border security agenda.
- He will resign following the House vote on the reconciliation package, having overseen its border security portion, and cited an exciting private sector job offer.
- Green announced his resignation, explaining that he accepted an enticing role outside of Congress that he could not decline.
- His resignation will reduce the Republican House majority to 219-212 and trigger a special election to fill his seat, impacting Speaker Mike Johnson's legislative position.
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