Press Releases

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."

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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Washington, D.C - Yesterday, Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (WI-05) made public a letter from U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman in which Ambassador Froman eased Republicans' concerns that efforts to combat global climate change would not be included in the TPP. This runs counter to previous statements made by the USTR to Congressional Democrats and environmental groups. Rep. Pocan is calling on USTR Froman to clarify whether the agreement includes provision requiring certain standards.

Washington, D.C - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today gave the following statement on the House floor urging his colleagues to vote no on the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) bill and Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), also known as "fast track" legislation.

You can find a video clip of the remarks here.

Washington, D.C – Today, 15 House Democrats led by U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman urging the public release of the Labor Advisory Committee (LAC) report pertaining to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). The Labor Advisory Committee is an official body tasked with advising the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on labor provisions in trade negotiations.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) will host an event to connect entrepreneurs in the 2^nd Congressional District with lenders and skilled counselors from the Wisconsin office of the U.S. Small Business Administration. The event will include workshops to help more new and smaller companies who may benefit from a micro-loan and provides participants with opportunities to ask questions and network after the presentations.

Washington, D.C - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after the House Rules Committee rejected his amendment, which would have prevented "Fast Track" authority from being used to pass trade deals which include Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS). ISDS provisions give foreign corporations a special right to sue a government when a law they deem could affect their business, such as protecting the environment or public health, hurts a firm's current or expected profits.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Cory Booker (D-NJ), and Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA), along with U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), led a bipartisan group of 53 Members of Congress in sending a letter to U.S.