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Congressman Mark Pocan

Representing the 2nd District of Wisconsin

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House Democrats Call on Trump Administration to Address Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza

Jul 30, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Barbara Lee (CA-13), and John Yarmuth (KY-03) today led 70 House Democrats in writing to Mike Pompeo and John Bolton, calling on the Trump Administration to immediately take action and reinstate U.S. funding to alleviate the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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

Jul 26, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s failure to reunite all 2,551 immigrant children over the age of five with their parents by today’s court-ordered deadline.

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

Jul 12, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) today introduced the Establishing a Humane Immigration Enforcement System Act. The legislation would convene a commission of experts to provide a roadmap for Congress to implement a humane immigration enforcement system that upholds the dignity of all individuals, which includes terminating the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) within one year of enactment.

Pocan Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Janus v. AFSCME

Jun 27, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Janus v. AFSCME, which undermines public sector unions’ long-held practice of collecting “fair share fees” for the services they are legally required to provide workers.
Issues:
Jobs and the Workforce

Following Trip to Southern Border, Pocan to Introduce Legislation that Would Abolish ICE

Jun 25, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced that he will introduce legislation that would abolish Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following his trip to the southern border where he witnessed the nation’s immigration crisis.

Pocan Slams Walker’s Decision to Send Wisconsin National Guard Troops to the Border

Jun 18, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) denounced Governor Scott Walker’s deployment of two dozen Wisconsin National Guard members to the southern border to support the mission of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

Pocan, Ellison, and Johnson Urge Colombia’s New President-Elect to Advance Peace Process

Jun 18, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02), Keith Ellison (MN-05), and Henry C. “Hank” Johnson (GA-04) issued the following statement today congratulating Iván Duque for winning Sunday’s presidential election and urging him to fully implement and uphold Colombia’s landmark peace accord.

Pocan Leads More than 50 House Democrats in Calling on Speaker Ryan to Include LGBT Content in Workplace Training

Jun 14, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today led a group of 58 House Democrats in calling on Speaker Ryan and Rep. Gregg Harper to include guidance on sexual orientation and gender identity as part of the Workplace Rights and Responsibilities education program attended by Members of Congress and staff.
Issues:
Equality

Pocan Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Pentagon to Withhold U.S. Support for Disastrous Assault on Yemen’s Major Port

Jun 13, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) this week led a bipartisan letter calling on Secretary of Defense James Mattis to stop a disastrous military assault by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates on Hodeida, Yemen’s major port city.

Pocan Announces 2018 Summer Office Hours

Jun 13, 2018 Press Release
U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced the schedule for summer office hours across Wisconsin’s 2nd Congressional District.

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In The News

Democrats No Longer Divided Over Social Security

Sep 12, 2016 In The News

Roll Call

By Eric Garcia

Pocan Op-Ed: Why You Should Be Worried About The Rapid Rise of Private Voucher Schools

Sep 12, 2016 In The News

Huffington Post 

By Rep. Mark Pocan

Issues:
Education

Pocan Op-Ed: Who Benefits From Strong Unions? Everyone.

Sep 2, 2016 In The News

Huffington Post

By Rep. Mark Pocan

As we approach Labor Day, we should all remember the words of the late, great US Senator Paul Wellstone, "We all do better when we all do better." This clearly is the mission of the labor movement.

Issues:
Jobs and the Workforce

Pocan Op-Ed: The GOP’s Terribly Homophobic Week in Congress

May 24, 2016 In The News

Wisconsin Gazette

By Rep. Mark Pocan 

What a difference a decade has made for LGBT equality in Wisconsin. During a terribly homophobic week in Congress last month, I had to stop and remind myself of this point.

Issues:
Equality

Pocan blasts Ryan over defense bill, discrimination issue

May 19, 2016 In The News

Janesville Gazette 

By Frank Schultz

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Mark Pocan says he usually gets along with his neighboring congressman, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, but Pocan appears to be seeing red about action in the House this week.

Issues:
Equality

Wisconsin Dems ask for Justice review of Wisconsin ID law

May 3, 2016 In The News

Wisconsin Gazette

Democrats Tammy Baldwin, Ron Kind, Gwen Moore and Mark Pocan this week called on the U.S. Department of Justice to conduct a review of Wisconsin's voter identification requirements.

Issues:
Protecting the Right to Vote

Members Of Wisconsin Congressional Delegation Ask Feds For Voter ID Review

May 2, 2016 In The News

Wisconsin Public Radio

By: Laurel White

Members of Wisconsin's congressional delegation are asking the federal Department of Justice to review Wisconsin’s voter ID law.

Issues:
Protecting the Right to Vote

Members of Congress criticize Saudi Arabia over LGBT rights

Apr 26, 2016 In The News

Washington Blade 

By: Michael K. Lavers

More than 30 members of Congress have signed a letter to Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the U.S. that expresses concern over the country’s LGBT rights record.

Issues:
Equality

Pocan Op-Ed: Inability to Pass Budget Signals Soul-Searching for House Republicans

Apr 21, 2016 In The News

Huffington Post

By: Rep. Mark Pocan

A Letter to PBS: Let's Talk About Making it Easier for Everyone to Vote in the Democratic Debate on Thursday

Feb 9, 2016 In The News

Huffington Post 

Dear Public Broadcasting Service:

Issues:
Protecting the Right to Vote

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Lincoln Memorial

Jan 3, 2013 Video
Issues:
Jobs and the Workforce

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