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MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), released the following statement on former Senator Herb Kohl who passed away earlier this afternoon. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after voting against final passage of the $886 billion FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a bill he has never voted in favor of since being elected to Congress:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement after he voted present on a House Republican resolution “condemning and denouncing the drastic rise of antisemitism in the United States and around the world” (H.Res. 894):

“I strongly condemn in no uncertain terms the significant rise of antisemitism and Islamophobia plaguing our country. Just last month, a group of neo-Nazis marched in my district, and I unequivocally denounced this hateful act.

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement following the announcement from the Federal Transit Administration that the city of Madison will receive a $110.6 million grant for the Metro Rapid Route A bus rapid transit (BRT) line. This project is a 15-mile BRT line running east-west through downtown and the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus and includes 31 stations and 46 60-foot articulated battery electric buses.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As LGBTQI+ History Month comes to a close, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, introduced two bills to begin the process of creating a National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement on his call for a cessation of hostilities towards civilians by all parties in the war between Israel and Hamas and for a robust humanitarian aid package:

"The situation in Israel and Gaza continues to deteriorate. While the violent attack by Hamas on the Israeli people was brutal, it has lessened, and the retaliation by Israel toward Hamas is in full swing.

MADISON, WI – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement regarding the Hamas attacks on Israel:

“I condemn the heinous attacks by Hamas on Israel. Any hostages should be released immediately and the violence must end. Violence against the people of Israel only makes the situation worse. 

“I also hope for understanding that not everyone in Gaza is Hamas. Targeted response and humane restraint towards non-combatants is essential. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after he voted for a continuing resolution that will keep the government operating for 45 more days.