Mark Pocan
Sourced recordU.S. House - WI District 02 · Congressional District 2
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Profile Snapshot
Mark William Pocan is an American politician and businessman serving as the U.S. representative from Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district since 2013. The district is based in the state capital, Madison. A member of the Democratic Party, Pocan is co-chair of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and chair emeritus of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialMark Pocan is a candidate for U.S. House - WI District 02profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,293,769.38 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Pocan, Scott, Hirono, Murray, Reed, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Make College More Affordable, Double Pell Grant
- VerifiedPublic statement: Pocan Statement on His Appointment to House Foreign Affairs Committee
- VerifiedPublic statement: Pocan, Schakowsky Lead 85 Members Urging Sec. Rubio to Pressure Israeli Gov’t to Halt Settlement Construction in the E-1 Area of the West Bank
- VerifiedPublic statement: Pocan, Langworthy Lead 34 Members with Letter to Sec. Kennedy on Strengthening NIH Policy on Animal Testing
- VerifiedPublic statement: Pocan to Introduce the Tax the Grift Act
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Travel Joins Congressman Mark Pocan for “Travel Works” Power Hour in Madison, Wis. - U.S. Travel Association
- VerifiedNews coverage: June surprise: No Republican files to run against Pocan in 2nd Congressional District | Wisconsin Politics - WXOW
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Mark Pocan Introduces Tax the Grift Act to Target Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund Payouts - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Mark Pocan Endorses Judge Pedro Colón - Urban Milwaukee
- VerifiedNews coverage: Pocan, RFK Jr. clash over Wisconsin beagle facility at House hearing - WKOW
- VerifiedNews coverage: 'Here & Now' Highlights: US Rep. Mark Pocan, McCoshen & Ross - PBS Wisconsin
- VerifiedNews coverage: US Rep. Mark Pocan on voter intensity and the 2026 elections - PBS Wisconsin
- VerifiedNews coverage: US Rep. Mark Pocan on Trump's conduct toward the war in Iran - PBS Wisconsin
- VerifiedNews coverage: New Bill: Representative Mark Pocan introduces H.R. 7803: Save Medicare Act - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: US Rep. Mark Pocan: More questions for White House than answers on war in Iran - WPR
- VerifiedNews coverage: Pocan brings Wisconsin farmer as guest ahead of Trump address to Congress - WKOW
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-23: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-29: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-04-28: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-03-04: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-02-25: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-02-12: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2026-01-21: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-12-02: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-11-18: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-11-18: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voting Record Feed
Public Statements
crumbs"> Home Media Press Releases June 23, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) and U.S. Senators Mazie K. Issues : Education Read More Pocan Statement on His Appointment to House Foreign Affairs Committee June 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representati
tatives Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) and U.S. Senators Mazie K. Issues : Education Read More June 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “Thank you to Leader Jeffries and Ranking Member Meeks for your trust in appointing me to the Foreign Affairs Committee. President Trump has done significant damage to
Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “Thank you to Leader Jeffries and Ranking Member Meeks for your trust in appointing me to the Foreign Affairs Committee. President Trump has done significant damage to America’s standing on the world stage. I look forward to using my position to hold him accountable, repair our reputation, and advance human rights.” Read More June 5, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-0
f Congress to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging him to use every available diplomatic tool to halt the advancement of settlement construction in the E-1 area of the West Bank. In recent months, the Israeli government has approved construction plans, published construction tenders, and is on the verge of accepting bids and exchanging contracts. Read More May 26, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) lead a letter with
ong>WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) lead a letter with 34 bipartisan House members to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., urging him to strengthen NIH's policy for determining eligibility to receive federal funding related to acquiring animals for NIH-supported research. Read More May 20, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) announced he’ll be introducing the Tax the Grift Act, a bill to t
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