Press Releases

WASHINGTON— U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced this year's Congressional Art Competition gallery at the Verona Public Library. The gallery will be open to the public from April 21 to April 25, and display more than 30 pieces of art from high school students from across the Second Congressional District.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today called on Congress to take steps to restore tax fairness for America’s middle class families.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement on U.S. Rep. Tom Petri’s (WI-06) announcement that he will not seek reelection:

“This is a huge loss for the State of Wisconsin,” said Representative Pocan. “Tom has been a strong advocate and dedicated public servant for Wisconsin and the 6^th District for more than 35 years. His expertise with transportation and education issues is unmatched. I have always been impressed with Tom’s willingness to work across the aisle to do what is best for the people of Wisconsin.”

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement on House passage of the Republican budget proposal:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Wisconsin colleague U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble (WI-08) this week introduced bipartisan legislation that will provide the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) with the tools and resources necessary to conduct better long-term analyses about the costs and benefits of future health care legislation.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today introduced an amendment to the Republican FY2015 budget proposal which would raise the minimum wage for nearly 28 million Americans, including more than 500,000 Wisconsinites, and lift millions of people out of poverty:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement on Chairman Paul Ryan’s FY2015 Republican budget proposal:

“Is this April Fool’s Day or Groundhog Day,” asked Representative Pocan. “The Republican budget is more of the same reckless and irresponsible choices – more conservative, more austerity, more wrong-headed cuts to vital programs such as food stamps, Medicare and Medicaid, and more tax giveaways for oil companies and big corporations which outsource jobs.”

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today continued his #TruthInTrade campaign to highlight the unintended consequences of free trade agreements. Last week the campaign focused on concrete examples of how multinational corporations use legal advantages allowed by trade agreements to overturn laws protecting the environment and people. This week the stories will focus on the potential threats trade deals, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), pose to food safety, environmental protection, jobs, and the economy.