Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), a member of the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, today again called on Chairman Darrell Issa to open to the public tomorrow’s closed deposition with Ambassador Thomas Pickering, the co-author of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board’s report. Pocan earlier called for an open deposition when the Ambassador’s testimony was originally scheduled in May.

MADISON, WI—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), a co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, today released the following statement on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, which is celebrated in June each year, the same month as the Stonewall riots of 1969.

MADISON, WI—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today released the following statement after the 4^th District Court of Appeals overturned a decision by the Dane County Circuit Court, which had originally ruled that the state’s Voter ID law violated the Wisconsin constitution.

Madison, WI—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement in honor of Memorial Day, Monday, May 27:

“Every year on Memorial Day, we honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend this nation and our freedoms. We remember the Americans whose courage, conviction, and character have led them to the frontlines—the heroes who have left us, the veterans who have fought, and the brave men and women who continue to serve.

Washington– U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today voted against Republican legislation that would cost students and families almost $4 billion in additional student loan interest fees, and called on Congress to take action immediately to prevent student loan interest rates from doubling. If Congress does not act, on July 1^st interest rates on federal subsidized Stafford Loans will double, from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent, for 7 million low-and middle-income students.

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), a member of the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, today called on Chairman Darrell Issa to open to the public Thursday’s closed deposition with Ambassador Thomas Pickering, the co-author of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board’s report.

WASHINGTON—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) will hold six “Meet with Mark” listening sessions throughout the second district on Tuesday, May 28, and Wednesday, May 29. Pocan invites all constituents from south central Wisconsin to stop by and share their ideas and concerns. Pocan’s constituent services staff will also be on hand to help people navigate issues with federal agencies, such as the VA or the Social Security Administration. No RSVP is required.

Washington– Today, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) released a list of 37 actions the House should take up to create jobs and support middle class families rather than waste time on a 37^th vote to repeal access to health care for millions of Americans.