Mark Green on the Issues

Congressman Mark Green -- American Security, Community Safety, Wisconsin Success.

Working today and tomorrow on priorities for a brighter future…

American Security

Last September’s attacks changed America forever.  Since the unspeakable tragedy of that dark day, Mark Green has made American national security his number one focus.

TODAY Mark Green works to defend America on both fronts of the war against terrorism: abroad and right here at home.  In the fight abroad, he has been one of President Bush’s staunchest supporters in Congress.  He has backed significant increases in budgets for our men and women in uniform, helping make sure they have what they need to do the difficult job our nation has called upon them to perform.  Mark has also played a key role in working to protect America on the home front.  As a member of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, he helped craft the USA PATRIOT Act, making it easier for domestic law enforcement to root out terrorists already on American soil while still protecting the cherished rights we all enjoy as Americans.  He has also fought for legislation to better prepare American communities in case of a biological, chemical or other terrorist attack.  Finally, he has helped design legislation to stop money laundering and cut off the resource terrorists need most: funding.

TOMORROW Mark Green will play an even larger role in the effort to achieve American security.  As the new vice chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security, Mark will have substantial input in the creation of the new U.S. Department of Homeland Security.  As a new member of the U.S. House International Relations Committee, he will also have a hand in determining the course of U.S. foreign policy.  Mark will continue his support for the war on terrorism until it is won, which will likely take years.  The war will require more resources for our military forces, intelligence agencies, and domestic law enforcement services.  Mark is absolutely dedicated to doing whatever it will take to win the war on terrorism both abroad and here at home.

Working today and tomorrow on priorities for a brighter future…

Community Safety

American security may be the top focus of most policymakers today, but Mark Green believes improved national security will mean little if Americans still cannot feel safe from crime right in their own homes and neighborhoods.  He is continuing his battle against the crimes that rob families of loved ones, steal the innocence of children, and corrode our communities.

TODAY Mark Green has become one of the leading advocates in Congress for tough anti-crime legislation.  The House last year approved his “Two Strikes, You’re Out” bill that will lock away repeat child sex offenders for the rest of their lives.  He also has worked to toughen child pornography laws, and has authored legislation to make it a crime to exploit innocent people by posting sexually explicit photographs of them on the Internet without their consent.

TOMORROW Mark Green will continue his fight against the crime attacking our communities.  As the new vice-chairman of the U.S. House Subcommittee on Crime, Mark will have a hand in shaping every new piece of federal crime legislation.  He will continue the push for his “Two Strikes, You’re Out” legislation until it becomes the law of the land, and will keep pressing for proposals to protect children and the vulnerable from crime.

Working today and tomorrow on priorities for a brighter future…

Wisconsin Success

Mark Green believes Wisconsin has everything it takes to break through the tough times into a brighter and even more successful future ahead.  Despite the fact that he has to spend a few days in Washington each week, it’s no secret that Mark’s heart remains firmly planted in Wisconsin.  That’s why he fights continuously to try and ensure Wisconsin is treated fairly in federal legislation, and gets an equitable share of the tax dollars we send to Washington, DC each year.

TODAY Mark Green has helped achieve some striking successes for our state.  In a few years, Green Bay will have its own federal courthouse to serve all of northeast Wisconsin.  It will also have a new VA clinic to serve the needs of the brave veterans throughout our area.  The Northeast Dairy Compact, which has long put our farmers at a disadvantage, is dead.  The farm bill signed into law this year institutes the first dairy price support system in memory that doesn’t actively discriminate against Wisconsin farmers.  Mark also helped get $5 million for the transfer of the Fox Locks from federal to state control, $1.75 million for the Green Bay Sewage District, $640,000 for programs at St. Norbert College, and, of course, $200,000 for the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College’s “Tactical House” project – where Mark is making his formal announcement today.

TOMORROW We face even more difficult challenges, but Mark Green is doing everything in his power to ensure we’re ready.  The first Wisconsin deer hunting season under the specter of Chronic Wasting Disease lies ahead, and Mark is continuing his work with Sen. Feingold and the rest of the Wisconsin delegation to do everything possible on the federal level to combat this terrible problem.  He is also fighting to preserve the stability of our gas prices, and will continue pushing for his bill to help ensure that no family will ever again have to endure the suffering experienced by the families of the Linda E’s crew.

Standing on a record of success…

Tax Relief

During his second term in Congress, Mark Green co-sponsored the most sweeping tax relief measure in a generation.  Including an across-the-board income tax rate reduction, doubling of the Child Tax Credit, and repeal of the marriage penalty and death tax, this tax relief package will allow American families to keep more of the money they earn and has helped get our economy back on track.

Health Care

Mark Green believes we need to provide a better health care “safety net” for American families.  That’s why he recently supported a new prescription drug benefit for seniors, as well as a “Patient’s Bill of Rights” to ensure American health care consumers are protected.

Education

Mark Green was a strong proponent of the “No Child Left Behind” Act, an education reform measure that focuses federal education policies on higher standards for American schools, coupled with greater local flexibility, to give our kids the best education in the world.

Faith-Based Change

Mark Green emerged as one of the key leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives in the fight over President Bush’s new “Faith-Based Initiative.”  Mark believes the proposal, which would allow government to work together with faith-based organizations to tackle common goals such as poverty reduction, will help improve our troubled communities and the lives of those who live and work in them.