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PartyDemocratic
StateWisconsin
DistrictWI-2
ChamberHouse
CommitteesDepartments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, Appropriations Committee
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Mark Pocan represents Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, a position he has held since January 2013. Before his congressional service, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from 1999 to 2013. He currently serves on the House Appropriations Committee and its subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, as well as Financial Services and General Government.

Name
Mark Pocan
Party
Democratic
State
Wisconsin
District
WI-2
Committees
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, Appropriations Committee
Key Fact 1
Mark Pocan has represented Wisconsin's 2nd Congressional District since 2013.
Key Fact 2
He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly for 14 years before being elected to Congress.
Key Fact 3
He sits on the House Appropriations Committee, one of the most influential committees in Congress.
Key Fact 4
His subcommittee assignments include Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies.
Key Fact 5
He also serves on the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee.
Key Fact 6
Prior to his political career, Pocan owned a printing business in Madison, Wisconsin.
Key Fact 7
He is a co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Key Fact 8
Wisconsin's 2nd District includes the state capital of Madison and surrounding areas.

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Fact Sheet

Name
Mark Pocan
Party
Democratic
State
Wisconsin
District
WI-2
Chamber
House
Committees
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, Appropriations Committee
Key Votes
50

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Promise vs. Vote

Promise Kept Rate

40%

Kept 2 of 5 promises this session

2 Kept3 Broken
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

Co-sponsored · Voted YEA · Dec 17, 2025

PROMISE KEPT
Protect America's Workforce Act

Co-sponsored · Voted YEA · Dec 11, 2025

PROMISE KEPT
To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.

Co-sponsored · Voted NAY · Sep 16, 2025

PROMISE BROKEN
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 60) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to "Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 87) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 88) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 89) providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision"; and for other purposes.

Co-sponsored · Voted NAY · Apr 29, 2025

PROMISE BROKEN
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

Co-sponsored · Voted NAY · Mar 11, 2025

PROMISE BROKEN

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