| Full Name: | Mark Pocan |
|---|---|
| Office: | U.S. House (WI) - District 2, Democratic |
| First Elected: | 11/06/2012 |
| Next Election: | 2014 |
| Gender: | Male |
|---|---|
| Family: | Married |
| Birth Date: | 08/14/1964 |
| Birth Place: | Kenosha, WI |
| Home City: | Madison, WI |
Summary
Representative Mark Pocan
Issue Category:
- Select One down
- Abortion
- Abortion and Reproductive
- Agriculture and Food
- Animals and Wildlife
- Arts and Entertainment
- Budget, Spending and Taxes
- Business and Consumers
- Campaign Finance and Elections
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Conservative
- Crime
- Death Penalty
- Defense
- Drugs
- Education
- Employment and Affirmative Action
- Energy
- Environment
- Executive Branch
- Federal, State and Local Relations
- Foreign Affairs
- Gambling and Gaming
- Government Operations
- Guns
- Health and Health Care
- Housing and Property
- Immigration
- Indigenous Peoples
- Judicial Branch
- Labor Unions
- Legislative Branch
- Liberal
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Military Personnel
- National Security
- Science
- Senior Citizens
- Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
- Social
- Stem Cell Research
- Technology and Communication
- Trade
- Transportation
- Unemployed and Low-Income
- Veterans
- Women
Recent Key Votes
AB 426 - Requirements for Mining Permits
Legislation (Nay)
Jan. 26, 2012 - Requires the Department of Natural Resources to approve or deny an application for a ferrous metallic mining permit no later than 360 days after ...
SB 10 - Wetland Regulations
Legislation (Nay)
Feb. 2, 2011 - -Exempts any activity affecting a wetland in Brown County from water quality laws administered by the Department of Natural Resources if certain criteria are met ...
SB 107 - Electronics Sale and Disposal Regulations
More Key Votes
Legislation (Yea)
Sept. 22, 2009 - -Prohibits the following devices from being disposed of in a solid waste disposal facility or burnt in a solid waste treatment facility beginning Sept. 1, ...
Recent Public Statements
Pocan Votes Against Bill That Plans for U.S. Default
May 9, 2013 - U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), a member of the House Budget Committee, today voted against legislation that recklessly prepares the country for default instead of ...
Congressional Progressive Caucus
May 8, 2013 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Mr. POCAN. Thank you. And thank you for introducing that important bill to help students and families across the country. Today during ...
Letter to Chairman Frank Lucas and Ranking Member Collin Peterson - Farm Bill
More Public Statements
May 7, 2013 - Only available in PDF, click source link to view letter.
Recent Interest Group Ratings
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter Positions | 100% |
| 2011-2012 | Wisconsin League of Conservation Voters Positions | 100% |
Campaign Finances
| Election Cycle | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Total Income | $1,143,296.01 |
| Total Spent | $1,090,359.91 |
| Cash On Hand | $52,936.10 |
| Debt | $2,000.00 |
| Source | OpenSecrets.org |
| Updated | 12/31/2012 |
Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)
Mark Pocan refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.
Project Vote Smart does not permit the use of its name or programs in any campaign activity including advertising, debates, and speeches.
View Mark Pocan's Wisconsin State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness TestContact Information
Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://pocan.house.gov/contact/email-me
Washington, D.C. Website
https://pocan.house.gov
Washington, D.C.
313 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2906
Fax: 202-225-6942
District
10 East Doty Street
Suite 405
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608-258-9800
