Mark Pocan

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

Walker Runs Race on His Own Terms

Have Democrats figured out what it takes to beat Walker?

Can City Solve Its Turnout Problem?

It badly trailed voter turnout in Madison and other areas in 2016.

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."

Student Loan Debt Rises 50 Percent on Sixth Anniversary of $1T Day

Debt Burden Hit $1 Trillion in 2012, Now Stands at $1.5 Trillion and Counting as GOP Blocks Common Sense Solutions

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."

Governor Walker Welcomes President Trump’s Aggressive Actions to Secure America’s Southern Border

Illegal flow of drugs across southern border is a threat to Wisconsin

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

Bryce Announces First Quarter Fundraising Figures: $2.1 Million

The campaign has raised more than any other Ryan challenger in the last 20 years

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Joins 32 Colleagues to Introduce Legislation that takes on Student Debt Crisis

After Obama FBI Stooge Andrew McCabe’s Firing, Leah Proposes Prohibiting Hiring Government Employees To Pad Taxpayer-Funded Benefits

"Taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook to inflate the pensions of deep state hacks who have proven they can’t be trusted to work for the government."

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."

Communications Workers of America (CWA) Endorse Mandela Barnes for Lieutenant Governor

Mandela for Wisconsin

Congressman Mark Pocan Endorses Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court

"Congressman Pocan is a fierce leader for Wisconsin values that we all share and I'm honored to receive his endorsement."

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

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

Barnes Campaign: Endorses Randy Bryce for Congress

Will speak at Saturday rally in Racine

Sensenbrenner Leads Delegation-Wide Effort Asking for Local Business Support

"It’s important that we correct these perverse trade incentives that would put family’s livelihoods in jeopardy."

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."

Bryce to Attend State of the Union Address

Democratic congressional candidate Randy Bryce will attend the President's State of the Union address as Representative Mark Pocan's guest

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.”

Gov. Scott Walker Praises Creators of Student Loan Debt Crisis

'Honoring Sallie Mae for Student Loan Work Would Be Like the Company That Owned the Titanic Honoring the Iceberg'

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."

Congressman Mark Pocan Endorses Tim Burns for the Wisconsin Supreme Court

The primary will be held on February 20th, 2018.

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

Once Again, Speaker Ryan Talks to Business Lobby, Ducks Constituents

Trump-Ryan Tax Scheme Is ‘Demonically Irresponsible Giveaway to Super Rich’

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."

Can Democrats Beat Ryan, Grothman?

Odds are slim. But the added turnout for those races could help reelect Tammy Baldwin.

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."

Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan — National Progressive Leader and Kenosha Native — Endorses Randy Bryce for Congress

Pocan praised Bryce's commitment to saving ObamaCare and passing Medicare for All.

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."

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Builds its Communications Team

Melanie Conklin to lead Democratic Party of Wisconsin communications team.

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,

Former federal prosecutor Josh Kaul raises over $170,000

Announces endorsements from Pocan, Moore, and others from across Wisconsin

Neighboring Congressman and Citizen Action Have Health Care Town Hall Speaker Ryan Refuses to Hold

Paul Ryan has not had an open forum with his constituents since the election.

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."

Choice Schools Still Being Debated

New study says voucher students do better. Except on achievement.

Trumpcare is a Disaster

Too bad Republican priorities do not include the American people

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."

U.S. House Pushes Back to Restore Great Lakes Funding, In Wake of Proposed Trump Administration Cuts

Republicans, Democrats fight back against proposed cuts to Great Lakes funding

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."

How We Lobbied Congress

Asking officials not to bar states from using transportation funds for bicycling.

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."

Trump Tariffs Will Hurt State Workers

Manufacturers like Harley will suffer, as when a steel tariff was imposed in 2002.

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."

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.

The Legend of Leah Vukmir

Once considered a horrible legislator, she’s now one of the Capitol’s “heaviest hitters.”

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.

One Wisconsin Institute Unveils First-of-Its-Kind Student Loan Voter Scorecard

At StudentLoanVoter.org, Wisconsin Voters Can Find Out Who Is, And Who Isn’t, Supporting Common Sense Reforms to Reduce Burden on Student Loan Borrowers

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

Errors Embarrass Journal Sentinel

Washington Post finds problems in James Causey’s work, which JS editors try to hide.

Sensenbrenner Joins Wisconsin Delegation in Standing up for Patient Access

Wisconsin delegation requests increased patient access to oropharyngeal strengthening therapy.

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."

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Higher Education Leaders to Implement Policies That Will Allow Students to Receive Their Financial Aid Packages Sooner

“Early FAFSA” will help millions of families make informed decisions about higher education and potentially increase college enrollment and completion.

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.