Press Releases
Washington, D.C — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement on the passing of former Wisconsin Representative Robert W. Kastenmeier:
"Bob Kastenmeier will always be one of Wisconsin's greatest legislators. Bob leaves behind a long legacy as a champion for the people of Wisconsin and the United States. He was a leading voice for civil rights and civil liberties, and an advocate for peace in his 32-years as a U.S. Representative and decades after.
Washington, D.C — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), First Vice-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, today issued the following statement on the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) FY 2016 The People's Budget:
The press conference to introduce The People's Budget will be live streamed today at noon EST and can be seen here.
Today, Congressman Mark Pocan (D-WI), along with U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), reintroduced legislation aimed at reducing dangerous bullying and harassment that affects one in five students at colleges and universities across the country.
Washington, D.C — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), a member of the House Budget Committee, today issued the following statement on the Republican Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Resolution:
Madison, WI — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement on the deadly police shooting of Tony Robinson:
"The loss of this young life is a tragedy; and my deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Tony Robinson at this very difficult time.
Madison, WI – On Monday, March 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m., U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02)will hold office hours at the Dodgeville City Hall. The official office hours will be open to the public and staff will be on hand to help constituents navigate issues with federal agencies. For more information please call (608) 258-9800.
Monday, March 9, 2015
WHERE: Dodgeville City Hall, Council Chambers, 100 E. Fountain Street, Dodgeville
WHEN: Monday, March 9th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Madison, WI — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) this morning stood with Wisconsin's working families and registered his opposition to the damaging so-called Right-to-Work law in the State Assembly.
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today called on the Wisconsin congressional delegation to refrain from politicizing the field hearing on the Tomah VA Medical Center after Rep. Sean Duffy's appearance on Fox News.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to enforce net neutrality rules preventing Internet providers—including cellular carriers—from slowing or blocking traffic to websites and giving priority to Web services in exchange for payment:
