Marjorie Taylor Greene - Health Policy Profiles

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Marjorie

Taylor Greene

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Personal Background

Birthdate

5/27/74 (46)

Race/Ethnicity

Caucasian/White

Gender Identification

@mtgreenee

Religion

Christian

Family

Married, 3 children

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s in Business Administration, University of Georgia

KEY HEALTH LINK

Greene owned a CrossFit gym.

Political/Professional Background

LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE

Never held elected office

2020 ELECTION CONTEXT

Greene received the most votes in the Republican primary, but did not surpass the 50% threshold to avoid a runoff election. Greene defeated fellow Republican John Cowan in the runoff election and ran unopposed in the general election to succeed Republican Tom Graves in representing the district. Graves had announced his intention to not seek re-election, and then resigned from the U.S. House in October 2020.

INCUMBENT REPLACED

Tom Graves (R), resigned

MOST RECENT PROFESSION

Owner, Taylor Commercial (construction company)

POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY

Greene is the owner of Taylor Commercial, a commercial construction company started by her father five decades ago, which she bought in 2002. They renovate apartments, townhomes and commercial buildings in 11 states. Greene was also the National Director for Family America Project, an organization which connects activists and grassroots organizers in support of President Trump. Greene first ran for elected office in 2020, when she sought the Republican nomination in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.

On The Issues

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Greene has stated that "children should not wear masks," believing that masks are "unhealthy for their psychological, emotional, and educational growth," adding that "forcing boys to wear masks is emasculating. Our first session of New Member Orientation covered COVID in Congress. Masks, masks, masks....I proudly told my freshman class that masks are oppressive. In GA, we work out, shop, go to restaurants, go to work, and school without masks. My body, my choice. #FreeYourFace."

HEALTH COVERAGE

Greene has stated that, "I believe the best way to provide health care coverage is through the private health care market. Removing government regulations and intervention is the best way for the market to be able to compete and for every sector of health care to be able to offer the best, highest quality, and affordable care and plans to every single American citizen. Keep government out of health care."

MARIJUANA

Greene opposes the legalization of marijuana.

MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION

No Info

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

No Data

VETERANS HEALTH CARE

Greene has stated that she "will always stand with our Veterans and will work tirelessly to preserve and improve the United States Department of Veterans Affairs."

WOMEN’S HEALTH

Greene is pro-life. Greene supports the Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and the Life at Conception Act. Greene opposes funding for Planned Parenthood from any level of government.

OTHER HEALTH CARE ISSUES