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August 5, 2015

Washington, D.C - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), 1st Vice Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, released the following statement in support of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which effectively halts the Iranian Nuclear Program, and provides the U.S. and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) unprecedented access to monitor Iran's nuclear sites.

August 3, 2015

Washington, D.C - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), a member of the Safe Climate Caucus, released the following statement applauding President Obama's historic Clean Power Plan to help combat global climate change:

July 28, 2015

Washington, D.C – Today, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), along with Reps. Jared Polis (D-CO), Joe Heck (R-NV), and Phil Roe (R-TN), members of the House Education and Workforce Committee, introduced the Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act, H.R. 3177, a bill which would simplify the student financial aid process.

Issues:Education
July 20, 2015

Washington, D.C - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after Governor Scott Walker signed a measure into law, which would eliminate safe abortion services after 20 weeks of pregnancy:

"The 20 week abortion ban signed by Governor Walker today is an attack on women's reproductive health. Women should have the right to make decisions about their own healthcare. Any attempt to restrict access to care puts women's health and safety in jeopardy.

Issues:Healthcare
July 15, 2015

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Charles Rangel (D-N.Y.) along with U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) today introduced the Restore Honor to Service Members Act, legislation that will help service members discharged solely due to their sexual orientation correct their military records to reflect their honorable service and reinstate the benefits they earned.

July 10, 2015

Washington, D.C - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) released a troubling Department of Transportation report detailing the urgent need to improve infrastructure in Wisconsin. A staggering 71 percent of the state's roads are rated as being in poor or mediocre condition. This puts Wisconsin in the bottom three states for road conditions in the country.

July 9, 2015

Washington, D.C - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today called on federal officials to take action against state and local officials denying same-sex couples their constitutionally protected rights. Rep.

Issues:Equality
June 26, 2015

Washington, D.C - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court announced its decision in Obergefell v. Hodges to establish marriage equality in all 50 states

"Today, the Supreme Court has reaffirmed what a majority of Americans already know: all couples should have the right to marry, regardless of who they love," said Rep. Mark Pocan. "This a historic step forward toward fulfilling the promise of equality for all Americans."

Issues:Equality
June 25, 2015

Washington, D.C - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court announced its decision in King v. Burwell to uphold a key part of the Affordable Care Act:

"The Affordable Care Act is the law of the land," said Rep. Mark Pocan. "Now, Governor Walker must expand Medicaid coverage for Wisconsinites across the state. This would solve his budget problems and save our state $345 million over the next 2 years – ensuring Wisconsin children and families receive the care they need."

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Issues:Healthcare