Biography

Currently in his fourth term in the United States House of Representatives, U.S. Rep. Mark Green continues to demonstrate impressive leadership in helping America meet her historic challenges

As a member of the House Judiciary and International Relations Committees, Green is actively involved in our nation's policymaking in the war on terrorism, working to craft effective national strategies for fighting terrorists both at home and abroad.  He played a role in successful efforts to create a new Department of Homeland Security, dramatically reform the U.S. immigration system, and redesign counterterrorism laws and procedures with the USA PATRIOT Act.  He has fought to boost budgets for intelligence, defense and law enforcement antiterrorism activities, including plowing more dollars into local terrorism preparedness projects.  Green was also part of a small bipartisan delegation chosen by the House speaker to go to Afghanistan and report back to the Congress on the progress of our efforts there.

On the domestic front, Green has been a leading voice in Congress for increasing housing opportunities for American families, having served as vice-chairman of the Housing and Community Opportunities Subcommittee.  He is also a strong advocate for tough new anti-crime laws, particularly those designed to protect children.  Among his many legislative proposals, Green has authored the "Two Strikes, You're Out Child Protection Act," which dramatically enhanced federal penalties for child molesters.  With Republican leader J.C. Watts, Green co-led the floor debate on President Bush's "Faith-Based Initiative" – a groundbreaking plan to bring the community of faith back into the national fight against poverty and social crisis – and is a co-chairman of the bipartisan “Faith-Based Caucus” in Congress. Finally, he has consistently battled for tax relief and reform, which he believes are the keys to getting our economy back on track.

With his increasing congressional responsibilities has come increasing influence, which Green uses as he fights in Washington for his top priority: helping Wisconsin.  Green has led successful efforts to create a new federal judgeship for northeastern Wisconsin and place a new veterans outpatient clinic in Green Bay.  He is a leader in the battle to reform the nation's antiquated milk pricing system and has introduced a bill to exempt farmers who sell their farm to a family member from the capital gains tax.  He also has helped lead Wisconsin congressional delegation efforts to combat Chronic Wasting Disease.  He gained public acclaim in 2000 when he successfully pushed federal agencies to find the long-lost Linda E fishing boat in Lake Michigan.

Green is very much a Wisconsin product.  He met his wife, Sue, when they were both students at the University of Wisconsin Eau-Claire.  He received his law degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and now makes his home in Green Bay with Sue and their three children.  He turns 46 in June of this year.

Wisconsin's 8th Congressional District covers much of the northeastern part of the state.

Birthdate:  
June 1, 1960

Family:  
Married since 1985 to Sue; three children; son of Dr. Jeremy and Elizabeth Green

Hometown:
Green Bay

Education:
J.D., University of Wisconsin Law School
B.A., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Congressional Committees:
Judiciary
International Relations
Republican Policy Committee

Caucus Membership:
Autism Caucus
Cancer Caucus
Caucus for Farm and Ranchers
Coast Guard Caucus
Community Solutions and Initiatives Coalition (co-chair and co-founder)
Congressional Friends of Animals
Correction Officers Caucus (vice chair)
Defense Group
Diabetes Caucus
Farmer Cooperative Caucus
Great Lakes Task Force
Human Rights Caucus
Law Enforcement Caucus
Military Veterans Caucus
Missing and Exploited Children Caucus
Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition
Privacy Caucus
Pro-Life Caucus
Produce Caucus
Public Pension Reform Caucus
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus
Republican Housing Opportunity Caucus
Research and Development Caucus
Reserve Components Caucus
Rural Caucus
Rural Health Care Coalition
Sportsman's Caucus
Victory in Iraq Caucus (co-chair and co-founder)
Western Caucus

Awards:

Legislator of the Year Award - WI American Legion
Spirit of Enterprise Award - U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2nd Session of the 106th Congress; 
Manufacturing Legislative Excellence Award - National Association of Manufacturers, 106th Congress; 
Golden Bulldog Award - Watchdogs of the Treasury, Inc's, 106th Congress; 
Friend of the Family Award - Christian Coalition's, 2000; 
Award for Manufacturing Excellence - National Association of Manufacturers, 2000; 
Tax Fighter Award - National Tax Limitation Committee, 2000; 
Golden Bulldog Award - Watchdogs of the Treasury, Inc, 2000; 
Friend of the Farm Bureau - American Farm Bureau Federation, 2000; 
Guardian of Small Business Award - National Federation of Independent Businesses, 2000; 
The Thomas Jefferson Award - Food Distributors International, 2000; 
Senior Legislative Achievement Award - Seniors Coalition, 1999-2000; 
Hero of the Taxpayer Award - Americans for Tax Reform, 2000; 
Small Business Survival Committee Award - Small Business Survival Committee, 2000; 
Year of the Senior Award - The 60 Plus Association, 2000
Friend of the Shareholder Award - American Shareholders Association, 2000
Hero of the Taxpayer - Americans for Tax Reform, 1999
Small Business Advocate - Small Business Survival Committee 1999
Super Friend of Seniors - The 60 Plus Association, 1999