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Summary

Representative Mark Pocan

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

Recent Key Votes

AB 69 - Use of Deadly Force in Self-Defense
Legislation (Nay)

Nov. 1, 2011 - - Specifies that an individual who uses deadly force is immune from civil liability if both of the following are true (Sec. 1):-Force was used ...

SB 415 - Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
Legislation (Yea)

Jan. 28, 2010 - -Requires home owners to install carbon monoxide detectors in the basement and each additional floor level not including the attic, garage or storage unit (Sec. ...

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Recent Public Statements

Over Two Dozen Members of Congress Protest SNAP Cuts, Live on Food Budget of $4.50/day

June 14, 2013 - In protest over the more than $20 billion in cuts proposed to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the 2014 Farm Bill, over two ...

Blog: Preparing for the SNAP Food Stamp Challenge

June 13, 2013 - From Thursday, June 13, to Wednesday, June 19, U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02) will participate in the SNAP Challenge and on the national weekly average ...

Pocan to Live on Food Stamps for One Week to Shed Light on Hunger & Poverty in U.S.

June 12, 2013 - Every day in America, 47 million Americans, including more than 800,000 Wisconsinites, use food stamps--a budget of $4.50 for food per day--to afford their daily ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

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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
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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.

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View Mark Pocan's Wisconsin State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact 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

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