Pocan Votes to Fund Government for Remainder of FY24

The minibus ensures the government doesn’t shut down or enact dozens of extreme policy riders or deep cuts. Some provisions need to be reversed.

Pocan Calls on Van Orden to Return Money Raised from SOTU Outburst

Van Orden Must Apologize For Unbecoming Actions at Last Night’s State of the Union

Pocan to Bring AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler to State of the Union

Pocan, Thompson, Bonamici, Fitzpatrick Introduce Resolution to Honor Public Schools Week 2024

Pocan Reacts to Newly Signed Wisconsin Legislative Maps

Pocan Calls for Appropriations Hearing with DeJoy to Address Postal Delays

Pocan Calls on DeJoy to Address Postal Delays in South Central Wisconsin

Pocan Statement on Wisconsin Congressional Boundaries Lawsuit

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Pocan on Passing of Former Senator Kohl

Pocan Votes Against Nearly $1 Trillion NDAA

Pocan Votes Present on Meaningless GOP Resolution

Republicans will be serious about antisemitism when they condemn Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene

Rep. Pocan Condemns Hamas Attacks, Urges Protection of Innocent Civilians

Schakowsky, Pocan, Jayapal, McGovern Lead 55 Members in Letter Condemning Hamas Attacks, Urging Protection of Innocent Civilian Lives

Pocan Condemns Terror Attacks in Israel

Pocan Joins UAW Workers at Picket Line

“Workers made concessions when the auto manufacturers needed help – now that the companies are making record profits, they need to support their workers.”

Pocan Derides Nearly $1 Trillion NDAA

Pocan Votes Against GOP Hostage-Taking Debt Ceiling Bill

Pocan’s 15 Earmarks To Be Signed by POTUS

Pocan Introduces Bipartisan National Scenic Trails Parity Act

RELEASE: Pocan Votes to Fund Government, Send Aid to Ukraine

Pocan Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure BillPocan Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

Pocan Reintroduces Legislation to Restore Honor to Service Members Discharged Due to Sexual Orientation

Pocan to Visit Fort McCoy, Meet with Afghan Refugees, Military Personnel

Pocan Statement on $23.9 Billion NDAA Increase

Pocan Introduces The “COVID Defense Act” to Direct Just Over 1 Percent of Pentagon Spending Towards Vaccinating 30% of the World’s Poorest Populations

Proposal could nearly double the number of people vaccinated in low-income countries worldwide with existing international efforts.

Pocan Statement on the Retirement of Rep. Ron Kind

Pocan, Sánchez Introduce Bill to Strengthen Social Security Benefits

Pocan Celebrates Approval of $18 Million in Wisconsin Infrastructure Investment

Education Dept. Confirms, WI GOP Throwing Away $1.5 Billion in Federal Aid for Education

Pocan, Kind & Moore Request Full ARP Funds for Wisconsin

Pocan: “Amazon’s Workers Deserve Better”

Pocan: Wisconsin GOP Must Act to Save Food Assistance

Inaction could cost taxpayers $50 million per month

Pocan Celebrates Estimated $5.7 Billion for Wisconsin in American Rescue Plan

Pocan Announces Joint Economic Committee Appointment

Pocan Celebrates House Vote on PRO Act

Pocan Celebrates House Passage of For the People Act

Pocan, Grothman Pass Amendment Adding Ice Age Trail to National Park System

Pocan Tells State Legislature Not to Overturn Mask Mandate

Pocan: “A Historic Day for Our Nation”

Rep. Pocan Calls for the 25th Amendment to be Invoked

Pocan Announces He Will Not Run For Senate In 2022

Pocan Criticizes WI State Assembly on Lack of Mask Requirement

Pocan Demands Investigation into Kushner Shell Company Campaign Finance Violations

Pocan Quarantined After Exposure to COVID-19

Pocan: “President Trump’s Superspreader Events A Danger to Wisconsin”

Pocan Announces 2nd District Wins in 2021 House Spending Bills

Millions in funding for UW programs, F-35 noise mitigation and rural broadband.

Pocan Announces $50 Million for F-35 Noise Mitigation

Pocan: “American & United Airlines are Throwing Taxpayers Under the Proverbial Airbus”

Pocan, Blunt Rochester & Crist Introduce COVID-19 Emergency Production Act

Pocan Demands Transparency on Sedative Shortages for Patients on Ventilators

Pocan, DeLauro to Introduce Layoff Prevention Bills

Pocan Receives CDC Answers on Coronavirus Testing Capacity

Pocan: Coronavirus Testing Capacity Shortage Explained

Pocan: Military Bases Abroad Possibly Lack Coronavirus Test Kits

Pocan, Gillibrand Announce Bill to End Rampant Outsourcing And Protect American Jobs

Pocan Introduces Food Worker Pay Standards Act

Pocan Questions Removal of COVID-19 Cases Tested from CDC Website

Pocan Condemns Pompeo Deportation of Hmong People

Pocan: ‘Building A Fair Economy for Anyone Requires Strong Labor Rights for Everyone’

Pocan: ‘A Cover-Up That Will Haunt our Democracy’

Pocan Announces Kathy Honerbaum as State of the Union Guest

Honerbaum, a retired ER nurse of over 50 years in Dodgeville, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and prescribed Ibrance, a $13,000 drug with a $2,800 copay.

Pocan: ‘America Must Avoid Another Endless War’

Pocan: ‘A Vote That Sets the Precedent for All Future Presidents’

Pocan Issues Statement on Impeachment Inquiry

"The president not only broke the law by asking a foreign government to attack a political opponent, threatening foreign aid in the process--but this time he admitted to his actions."

Pocan and Lowenthal Introduce Legislation Honoring 71st Anniversary of Human Rights Day and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Pocan and Lowenthal’s legislation currently has the support of 27 other House Members.

Pocan Statement Following House Passage of the Raise the Wage Act

"The Raise the Wage Act gives a well-deserved raise to nearly a quarter of the workforce and takes a step in the right direction to level the playing field."

Pocan Applauds House Passage of Amendment to Restore Honor to Service Members Discharged Due to Sexual Orientation

"This amendment will require the U.S. Department of Defense to correct the military records of service members discharged solely because of their sexual orientation."

Pocan, Kildee, Dingell Urge Volkswagen to Support Employees’ Right to Unionize

"Unfortunately, in recent weeks the company invited Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, an outspoken opponent of unionization, to speak to its employees at a closed-door session."

Pocan Leads More than 70 Members of Congress in Calling on Delta to End Anti-Union Campaign

"We understand your company has been exposing workers to a coordinated series of outrageous anti-union propaganda materials."

Pocan Reiterates Call for Congress to ‘Do Its Job’ and Start Impeachment Inquiry

"Special Counsel Mueller again reiterated the fact that his report did not clear President Trump and that it is Congress, not the Department of Justice, that would need to charge the President with committing a crime."

Pocan: The President Has Pushed Congress to a Point Where We Must Start an Impeachment Inquiry

"Regrettably, the President’s most recent actions and continued disrespect for the Constitution are forcing us down the road to impeachment."

Pocan Celebrates House Passage of the Equality Act

"Today is a truly historic day for civil rights in our country."

Pocan Responds to William Barr’s Press Conference and Release of the Mueller Report

"The fact remains that at least 16 people involved in the President’s campaign had at least 102 contacts with representatives of the Kremlin..."

Pocan Statement on President Trump Reversing Course on Eliminating Special Olympics Funding

“And by the way, can someone pull Betsy from under the bus?”

Pocan Calls on Attorney General to Release the Full Mueller Report

"The American people deserve the full truth behind the Special Counsel’s report and any attempts to censor it will be unacceptable."

Pocan Releases Response from Immigration and Customs Enforcement Regarding FOIA Request on Wisconsin Raids

Request went unanswered for 138 days as ICE asked for numerous extensions and stonewalled, leading Pocan to make two unannounced visits to the agency

Pocan Celebrates House Passage of For the People Act

H.R. 1 contains legislation from Pocan and will clean up corruption in Washington, make it easier to vote, and give hard-working Americans more power in our democracy

Schatz, Pocan Reintroduce Legislation To End Student Loan Debt Crisis

Support Grows With 40 Lawmakers Joining Schatz and Pocan

Pocan Votes to Keep the Government Open, Condemns Trump’s Call for National Emergency

Failed Campaign Promises Don’t Warrant National Emergencies

Pocan Leads Democrats in Introducing Bill to Raise the Minimum Wage

The bill would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour in 2024.

Pocan Joins House Democrats in Introducing the For the People Act

H.R. 1 contains legislation from Pocan and will clean up corruption in Washington, make it easier to vote, and give hard-working Americans more power in our democracy

Pocan Demands ICE Respond to FOIA Request Regarding Raids in Wisconsin

Despite receiving the request on October 12, the agency continues to ask for extensions to respond to the request for records regarding raids in Wisconsin.

Pocan Statement on Signing of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement

"Despite the United States, Mexico, and Canada signing the NAFTA 2.0 agreement today, this deal is incomplete."

Pocan to Reject Corporate PAC Dollars

Joins Growing Movement in House of Representatives to End Influence of Corporate Money

Pocan and Doggett Request GAO Investigation into Economic Development Subsidies, Including Foxconn

"Under even the most optimistic assumptions, the state is not expected to break even on the deal until 2043, decades after these officials will have left office."

More than 50 Members of Congress Call on the Trump Administration to Release Evidence of Prior U.S. Awareness of the Saudi Plot to Capture Khashoggi

Among the signatories of the letter are Ranking Members Nita Lowey (D-NY) and Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) of House Appropriations and Judiciary Committees, respectively.

Pocan Submits FOIA Request Regarding Recent ICE Raids in Wisconsin

Over his six years in the U.S. House of Representatives, this is the first time Pocan has had to file a FOIA request to receive information from a federal agency

Pocan Statement on Announcement of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

"Despite President Trump claiming victory with a renegotiated NAFTA that includes Canada, it is clear that many missing details must be resolved before we can determine if this deal works for middle class families."

Pocan Calls on Steil to Demand Ryan Super PAC Take Down Divisive Ad

"Steil's silence on the matter shows that he's more loyal to Ryan and his billionaire donors, than he is to the people of Wisconsin's 1st Congressional District."

Pocan Slams Trump Administration for Failing to Reunite Migrant Children with Their Families

"Despite today’s court ordered deadline to reunite families, President Trump’s disastrous family separation policy continues to be a nightmare for hundreds of migrant families."

Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Terminate ICE and Transfer Critical Functions to Other Agencies

"...the President is using ICE as a mass-deportation force to rip apart the moral fabric of our nation."

Pocan Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Janus v. AFSCME

"We must stand up for the millions of middle class families who are under attack by Republican leaders and rulings like the one delivered today by the Supreme Court."

Pocan Statement on Supreme Court Decision Upholding Ohio’s Right to Purge Voters from Rolls

"The Supreme Court just empowered Republican-led states across the country to kick voters off the voting rolls..."

Following Myriad of Scandals, Pocan Offers Amendment to Fully Fund EPA’s Inspector General

House Republicans vote to underfund EPA’s OIG, ensuring the agency won’t have enough resources to fully investigate Scott Pruitt

Members of Congress Release Statement on Violence in Gaza

"President Trump’s provocative decision to relocate the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem appears to have emboldened Israeli reactions to demonstrators, culminating in some of the highest levels of violence experienced in the area in weeks."

Pocan Statement on Trump’s Request to Rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership

"Until the President seeks to enter into agreements that benefit the American worker, I will do everything I can to ensure that the United States does not rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership."

Pocan Slams Walker for Welcoming Trump’s ‘Aggressive Actions’ on Border Securit

"Sending members of the Wisconsin National Guard to militarize the border against unarmed men, women, and children is absurd."

Pocan Calls on Walker to Reject Trump’s Political Stunt to Send National Guard to the Border

Wisconsin National Guard should only be called upon to leave behind their jobs and families under truly serious and necessary circumstances

Pocan Extends Job Offer to Andrew McCabe

"Andrew McCabe’s firing makes it clear that President Trump is doing everything he can to discredit the FBI and undermine the Special Counsel’s investigation."

Pocan Statement on Supreme Court Holding Oral Arguments for Janus v. AFSCME

"We should strengthen, not weaken, public sector unions..."

Pocan Slams Trump Administration’s Budget Proposal

"From dangerous cuts to Medicare and Social Security, to slashing funding for education, housing, and workforce training and protection programs, the Trump budget will have serious consequences for American families."

Pocan Calls on House Intelligence Committee and Trump to Release the Nunes Memo

"These are serious allegations from Rep. Nunes and the American people deserve to see how he created these ridiculous fabrications to back up a baseless storyline."

Pocan Statement on the Trump Shutdown

"With their latest spending proposal, Republicans have once again abandoned the middle class and are refusing to negotiate."

Pocan Leads Members of Congress in Calling for Release of Journalists Detained in Burma

“In order for Burma to become a successful democracy, authorities must demonstrate their ability to defend and protect the internationally recognized right to freedom of expression, including freedom of the press.”

Pocan Slams Ryan and Republicans for Slashing Corporate Taxes at the Expense of the Middle Class

"Make no mistake, the Republican tax plan will negatively impact millions of American families, but what Speaker Ryan will do next is even worse."

Pocan Statement on FCC Vote to End Net Neutrality

" Congress should immediately find a legislative solution to ensure that net neutrality remains the law."

Pocan Statement on Trump Administration Reversing Position to Attack Public Sector Unions

"President Trump appealed to hard working voters, but he is governing solely for the wealthy donor class who funded his campaign."

Pocan Statement on Oral Arguments for Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commissi

"Every American deserves the right to live their life without facing discrimination because of who they are or who they love."

Pocan: New GAO Report Shows School Voucher Programs Failing to Provide Students with Equitable Opportunities

The new report from GAO shows the outrageously low standards to which many school voucher programs are held.

Pocan Encourages Wisconsinites to Support the Local Economy on Small Business Saturday

"On Saturday, November 25, I encourage everyone to show their support for locally owned businesses and our friends and neighbors who run them."

Pocan Slams Ryan for Raising Taxes on 36 Million Middle Class Families

"The GOP tax plan even makes the middle class pay for tax breaks for corporations that outsource their jobs to foreign countries."

Pocan Statement on Republicans’ Billionaires First Tax Plan

Details released show bill to be a giveaway to the wealthy at the expense of the middle class

Pocan Slams Trump for Sending Wisconsin Insurance Rate Increases Sky-High

"President Trump is doing everything he can to sabotage the ACA and his actions are now having a very real impact on tens of thousands of Wisconsinites."

Pocan Statement Regarding Reports that Russian-Linked Facebook Ads Targeted Wisconsin

"We must ensure the widespread Russian hacking and interference in the 2016 election never happens again."

Pocan Statement on Mass Shooting in Las Vegas

"As long as Congress fails to act, it is complicit in the deaths of innocent Americans."

Pocan Statement on Supreme Court Agreeing to Hear Janus v. AFSCME

"This case is just another example of President Trump rigging the economy against workers and in favor of his wealthy friends."

Pocan Denounces Trump’s Attacks, Takes a Knee on the House Floor to Join Protesters in Solidarity

"Taking a knee is becoming a broader sign of patriotism and respect for our country, for a country that can be even greater for every one of its citizens."

Members of Congress Urge Trump to Stand with Americans against Nissan’s Anti-Worker Campaign

Members cite Nissan’s record of intimidation, abuse ahead of critical union vote in the American South

Pocan Joins House Democrats in Launching ‘A Better Deal’ Agenda

‘A Better Deal’ will boost wages, lower costs, and unrig the economy so it works for all Americans,

Reps. Pocan and Conyers Introduce Bill to End Interstate Cross Check

"Kicking legally registered voters off the voting rolls stifles democracy..."

Senate’s Tax Cut/Health Care Bill Will Cause 394,100 Wisconsinites to Lose Coverage

Average Cost for Elderly Enrollees Would Increase by $5,574

Rep. Pocan Statement on Senate’s Trumpcare Plan

"Look, if you’re in a river and you see a pair of jaws coming at you, it doesn’t matter if it’s a crocodile or an alligator – it’s still going to get you."

Rep. Pocan Statement on Anthem Reducing Plan Offerings in Wisconsin

"You can trace Anthem’s decision to the instability President Trump and Republicans in Congress have injected into the health care marketplace."

Rep. Pocan Statement on Shooting this Morning which Injured 5, including Majority Whip Scalise

"These horrifying incidents have become far too commonplace and have absolutely no place in our society."

Rep. Pocan Statement on Former FBI Director James Comey’s Testimony on Trump and Russia

"Based on what Comey said during his testimony today, there is every indication that President Trump blatantly lied to the American people."

Trumpcare is a Disaster

Too bad Republican priorities do not include the American people

Bipartisan Group of 16 Lawmakers Threaten to Block U.S. military Escalation in Yemen if not Briefed by Pentagon

Members of Congress seek urgent clarification on whether the White House intends to pursue diplomacy and warn against U.S. military escalation that could trigger famine in Yemen

Repealing Wisconsin’s Prevailing Wage Laws Will Take Money Out of People’s Pockets

State Senate proposal will do little to improve Wisconsin roads and could undercut wages throughout the state

Bipartisan Effort: 55 U.S. Representatives Call on Trump to Come to Congress Before Taking Military Action in Yemen

In light of the President’s willingness to engage in Syrian missile strikes without Congressional authority

Pocan Introduces Legislation to Close Tax Loopholes and Bring Transparency to Corporations Who Hide Their Profits Overseas

"Wall Street banks and big corporations rigged the system to dodge taxes and hide their profits overseas."

Rep. Pocan on Trump’s Trade Executive Orders: Mostly Talk, Little Action

"He broke his promise to declare China a currency manipulator on day one and has yet to address our trade deficit with China."

President Trump Breaks Another Promise to the American People Behind Closed Doors

Signs legislation repealing worker safety and wage protection rule

Forty Members of Congress Tell Trump to Apologize to Obama Over Baseless Wiretapping Lies

Latest attempt to spin Trump’s claims detract from the real investigation into Russian Election Interference

Defeat of Trumpcare Today, a Victory for Grassroots Opposition

"Pulling Trumpcare from consideration today marks a major legislative defeat for President Trump and Congressional Republicans..."

Pocan Introduces Bipartisan Bill Allowing Students to Refinance their College Loans

Over the last 30 years, the cost of college has increased by at least 300 percent.

Comprehensive Legislation Would Safeguard Future Elections from Cyber-Attacks

First of Its Kind Bill Introduced By Reps. Mark Pocan, Keith Ellison, and Hank Johnson

Pocan Statement on CBO Report That 24 Million Would Lose Coverage Under GOP Health Care Plan

"...this plan means millions of hard-working Americans will lose coverage while the wealthiest few get a massive tax cut."

Pocan Statement on Trump’s 2nd Round Attempt at Unconstitutional Muslim Ban

"Rehashing this hateful and divisive travel ban not only sends the wrong message to immigrants and refugees, it also makes our country less safe."

Trump Turns his Back on American Workers

By Already Reneging on his Buy America Plan

Rep. Pocan, 121 Members of Congress Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging the President to Reinstate Guidelines for Transgender Students

The bipartisan letter is supported by the ACLU, GLSEN, Human Rights Campaign, National Black Justice Coalition, National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), National LGBTQ Task Force Action Fund, PFLAG, Transgender Law Center, and the Center for American Progress.

Pocan Statement on the President’s Joint Address to Congress

"We have heard the President stand in front of a teleprompter and deliver a speech full of empty promises and self-serving boasts before."

Reps. Pocan and Ellison Introduce Right to Vote Constitutional Amendment

“The biggest strength of our democracy is that all citizens have an equal say through their vote”

Rep. Pocan & Democratic Caucus Chairman Crowley Respond to the Withdrawal of Andy Puzder as Labor Secretary

"President Trump nominated someone who violated the laws he is supposed to enforce."

Rep. Pocan Urges President Trump to Fully Declassify Report on Russian Interference in 2016 Election

"I feel it is imperative the American people get all the facts…"

Forty-Two House Democrats Urge Office of Government Ethics to Examine Kellyanne Conway’s Public Endorsement of Ivanka Trump’s Product Line

"As a federal employee, Kellyanne Conway appears to have clearly violated these standards with her recent comments."

Pocan Says National Right-to-Work-For-Less Law Would be Catastrophic for Workers

A recent Pew survey shows that 60% of Americans—an overwhelming majority—support unions.

Pocan, House Democrats Voice Opposition to Trump’s Nominee for Secretary of Labor Andy Puzder

“Andy Puzder has consistently stood on the side of big business and failed to support workers”

Pocan Statement on President Trump’s Divisive, Un-American Executive Order Banning Entry to US From Majority-Muslim Countries

"I stand alongside the people of my district and will explore a number of means of fighting against this prejudice and division."

Pocan Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership

"The defeat of the Trans-Pacific Partnership is a testament to the power of grassroots organizing."

Congressman Mark Pocan will no longer be attending the Inauguration

"At minimum, it's time for Donald Trump to start acting like President Trump, not an immature, undignified reality star with questionable friends and a Twitter addiction."

Pocan Named to Labor, Health and Human Services and Education & Agriculture House Appropriations Subcommittees

Rep. Pocan will have jurisdiction over discretionary funding for the Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, and the Department of Education.

Openly Gay Members of Congress Raise Serious Concerns About Betsy DeVos’ Record on LGBT Equality

Rep. Pocan and his colleagues called on Senate HELP Committee members to demand Ms. DeVos denounce these inhumane positions.

Pocan Named to House Appropriations Committee

“I will continue to draw on these experiences as I fight for middle class families and those aspiring to be in the middle class in Wisconsin and across the country.”

Pocan Applauds Sec. Kerry’s Outline for Peace in Middle East

Pocan's Recent Trip to Israel and Palestine Supports Kerry's Arguments

Rep. Pocan Leads Letter to President-elect Trump Highlighting Republicans’ Divisions Over Buy America Requirements

“Foundries across the state are scratching their heads wondering why Republicans would want to send taxpayer dollars to companies that ship jobs overseas.”

Rep. Pocan Calls Out Rep. Duffy for Saying Madison is a Communist Community that does not Believe in Democracy, Demands Apology

"...Congressman Duffy’s ‘Trumpizing’ of Wisconsin is the wrong direction for our state."

Rep. Pocan Re-Elected Progressive Caucus First Vice Chair

In the 114th Congress, Rep. Pocan also served as the First Vice Chair.

Rep. Pocan Calls on President Obama to Protect Dreamers from Deportation

As of the end of June 2016, about 742,000 Dreamers had received DACA status.

Pocan Applauds $50.5 Million DOL Grants to Expand Apprenticeships as Sec. Perez Plans to Make Announcement at Madison College Today

I applaud the Obama Administration and Secretary Perez for the emphasis they have placed on expanding apprenticeships with these grants.”

After Gov. Walker Threatens District Attorney Offices, Rep. Pocan Calls on DOJ to Ensure Retaliation Not Occur, May Need to Intervene

Walker’s threat follows legitimate inquiries by the Milwaukee County DA into the questionable fundraising connections between the Governor and Wisconsin Club for Growth.

Rep. Mark Pocan Introduces Bill to Strengthen Corporate Tax Disclosure and Transparency

This legislation would require the disclosure of country-by-country and bottom line information about companies’ taxes.

Pocan Calls on Department of Education to Ensure Proper Oversight of Taxpayer-funded Voucher Schools following GAO Report

Report Finds Taxpayer Dollars Spent on Voucher Schools Has More than Doubled over the Last Five Years; Concerns Regarding School Standards at Schools Remain

Pocan Promotes Awareness and Benefits of Cooperatives at Visits to Local Businesses

Dane County is home to 80 cooperatives, has the highest number of co-ops per capita of any county in country

Pocan Statement on Passing of Congressman Mark Takai

"I had the privilege to witness his dedication to his constituents while serving with him as a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus"

Reps. Pocan, Hanna Urge President Obama to Prohibit LGBT Discrimination in Government Contracting

"We respectfully urge you to direct all federal agencies to prohibit discrimination in federal government contracting and subcontracting based on the sexual orientation or gender identity of the business owner."

Pocan Introduces Bill to Invest in Apprenticeships and Rebuild Workforce Skills

The LEARNS Act would increase the number of highly skilled workers in the United States and ensures the registered apprenticeship program is an effective earn-and-learn model for students, workers, and employers.

Reps. Pocan, Nolan, Wilson Introduce Relief for Underwater Student Borrowers Act

The bill would allow student loan borrowers who have been granted debt relief as a result of consistent repayment towards their student loan debt an exemption from being taxed on the amount forgiven.

Pocan Applauds Defense Department’s Removal of Transgender Service Ban

“Following in the footsteps of repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, this is another significant step toward equality for our LGBT armed service members.”

After 24 Hour Democratic Sit-In Demanding Action on Gun Violence, Pocan Calls for Continued Solidarity

"The gun violence epidemic affects our communities every day and it is past time for Congress to address this issue. Enough is enough.

Pocan Statement on Mass Shooting in Orlando

“As we grapple with the horrific events that took place yesterday morning in Orlando, my thoughts are with the families of the victims and everyone affected during Pride Month.”

Pocan, House Democrats Call on President Obama to Expand LGBT Protections in the Trans-Pacific Partnership

While negotiators attempted to make progress on various human rights issues through the TPP, the agreement does not include protections for LGBT individuals.

Pocan Statement on Wisconsin AG Brad Schimel’s Decision to Join Challenge to President’s Transgender Student Guidance

Pocan Calls the Decision an Attack on Youth for the Sake of Ideology

Paul Ryan and the GOP Majority’s Terribly Homophobic Week in Congress

“I personally was sad to see Ryan’s leadership show its true face.”

Pocan Introduces Tribal Marijuana Sovereignty Act

Despite Congressional efforts to prevent federal interference in state marijuana programs, federal agencies have enacted policies that do not reflect this directive.

Pocan, Renacci Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate Budget Gimmick

The Pension and Budget Integrity Act simply moves these premiums “off-budget”, and ensures that Congress is raising premiums only if and when it is appropriate.

Pocan Supports Verizon Workers Poised to Strike for a Fair Contract

“Companies should pay their workers fair wages and guarantee workplace protections.”

Pocan Applauds Treasury Department’s Anti-Inversion Regulations

New rules could limit corporate tax inversions like Pfizer’s $35 billion tax dodge

Pocan Statement on Friedrichs v. California Teachers Association Ruling

SCOTUS 4-4 decision reaffirms collective bargaining rights

Pocan, Rangel Request Armed Services Committee Hold Hearing on Discharged Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Service Members

Reps. Pocan and Rangel previously introduced the Restore Honor to Service Members Act in July 2015.

Pocan Rallies Behind Fair Wisconsin’s Effort to Expose Hate-Speech Backers of Rebecca Bradley

Agrees to Join Effort to Expose Those Who Fund Right Wing Group Founded by Anti-Marriage Equality Activist

Rebecca Bradley’s Last 48 Hours Have Been Spin Not Substance

Still No Response on Meeting with LGBT Community