Jul 14, 2016
Mr. Speaker, Congress has earned its longest summer recess in more than 3 decades. I mean, this session we have done so much. Take, for example, our quick response to the Zika health crisis. Oh, wait, not that one. Well, what about how…
Mark Pocan
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Mark William Pocan is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Pocan has focused on issues such as healthcare, poverty alleviation, and economic inequality throughout his tenure. He has been an outspoken critic of policies he views as detrimental to working families and has advocated for progressive reforms in various areas, including taxation and social services.
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Jul 13, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I believe climate change represents one of the greatest threats to our economic livelihood, our national security, and the health of the planet. To help combat this growing threat, on February, 19, 2015, the President issued…
Jul 13, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __. None of the…
Jul 13, 2016
Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge and thank HeadCount, a nonpartisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation in democracy. They reach young people and music fans where they already…
Jul 13, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Wisconsin will be postponed. Amendment No. 104 Offered by Mr. Polis The Acting…
Jul 13, 2016
Mr. Chairman, I think the gentleman may have a little confusion and not be as concerned about funds that are expended, but really funds that are saved--the $1.8 billion in cumulative energy costs and the billions of dollars we will save by…
Jul 11, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of H.R. 3179, the Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, a bill my colleague, Representative Bonamici, has been a leader on. A college…
Jul 11, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I don't have any other speakers, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Jul 11, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise today in support of H.R. 5528, the Simplifying the Application for Student Aid Act. Last year, Representative Doggett of Texas and I led a letter to then-Secretary Duncan…
Jul 6, 2016
Mr. Speaker, I would like to introduce you to Caroline Nosal. Caroline was described by her friends as wonderful and sassy. She had a sharp wit and would say exactly what she thought. Friends said she was a vibrant friend with a great…
Jun 13, 2016
Mr. Speaker, as we grapple with the horrific events that took place yesterday morning in Orlando, my thoughts are with the families of the victims and everyone affected during Pride Month. The targeting of LGBT individuals in this heinous…
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