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WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee today issued the following statement on the announcement of the Department of Labor Apprenticeship Training Program $100 million grants, which reflects the primary goals of the Promoting Apprenticeships for Credentials and Employment Act (PACE Act), introduced by Rep. Pocan and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA):
WASHINGTON, DC—Four leading members of Congress today called on United States Trade Representative Michael Froman to ensure "real, meaningfully enforceable labor protections" are included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Democratic Representatives Rosa DeLauro, George Miller, Loretta Sanchez and Mark Pocan also requested a status update from Ambassador Froman so they can better understand what measures and assurances are being discussed as part of the TPP negotiations, which have been conducted largely in secret.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced the nomination of outstanding students from Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District to the Class of 2019 at the United States Service Academies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today announced that the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has awarded grants to the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art and Reedsburg's Wormfarm Institute Inc. The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art received $25,000 to support the exhibition and residency "Eric and Heather ChanSchatz: In Process." Wormfarm Institute Inc. received $40,000 to support their Farm/Art DTour, a 50-mile self-guided drive through art installations in the working farmlands of Sauk County.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, Dane County Executive Joe Parisi and Region V HHS Director Kathleen Falk encouraged Wisconsinites to sign-up for new, affordable health care plans or renew their existing plans during the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period. Open enrollment for 2015 began on November 15 and runs through February 15, but individuals who want their coverage to begin on January 1 must sign up by December 15.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today was elected, by his colleagues, as the 1st Vice Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC). The 1st Vice Chair responsibilities include new member recruitment to expand the Caucus and taking a lead on crafting the progressive message for 2015. In addition to serving on the CPC Executive Committee, the 1st Vice Chair will also lead CPC meetings in the absence of the Co-Chairs.
MADISON— Last week, Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) sent a letter, with Reps. Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Ron Kind (WI-03), urging Governor Walker to apply for a Preschool Development Expansion Grant. Unfortunately, Governor Scott Walker failed to submit an application before Wednesday's deadline depriving Wisconsin of up to $60 million for preschool programs.
MADISON – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) will speak this evening at SEIU's Raise the Wage Rally on the State Capitol steps at 5:30 p.m. Rep. Pocan will join with hard-working Wisconsinites to demand Governor Scott Walker raise the minimum wage from $7.25.
Madison, WI — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) issued the following statement after the United States Supreme Court blocked Wisconsin's voter ID law pending an appeal:
"I am relieved the Supreme Court has recognized the damage Wisconsin's Voter ID law could have on our democracy," said Rep. Mark Pocan. "Poorly implementing a bad law would have been the worst possible outcome for Wisconsin voters. Implementing Voter ID in such a short amount of time would have disenfranchised voters across the state and could have brought the 2014 election results into question."