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Washington, D.C. — U.S. Reps. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Keith Ellison (D-MN), and Greg Jones, President of the NAACP of Dane County, today called on Congress to pass H.J.Res.25 which would amend the U.S. Constitution to explicitly guarantee the right to vote. The Pocan-Ellison Right to Vote Amendment would provide all Americans with the affirmative right to vote and guarantee this fundamental right.
By Jessie Opionen
Reps. Mark Pocan and Keith Ellison don't expect their proposal to explicitly grant the right to vote in the U.S. Constitution will be swiftly approved by Congress. But they plan to keep at it until it is.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Reps. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced the Surveillance State Repeal Act. The legislation would repeal dragnet federal surveillance laws, while overhauling the NSA's domestic surveillance program.
Washington, D.C — U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) today issued the following statement after the United States Supreme Court on refused to hear a challenge to Wisconsin's voter identification law:
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:
By Mark Pocan
Time and again, I hear this refrain from teachers, families, politicians, and advocates. As Congress moves to reauthorize No Child Left Behind (NCLB), the federal law which governs much of our K-12 education policy, it is time we remind ourselves it is, in fact, all about the children.
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.