Rep. Mark Pocan

Mark Pocan

DemocratDemocrat · Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd district

26 sponsored · 578 cosponsored

In the House since 2013

Age 62

Contact their office: (202) 225-2906 · 1026 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 26 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee26 billsIntroduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Rep. Pocan
Democrat
Health119-HRES-1602

Recognizing the importance of access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention and supporting the designation of Saturday, October 10, 2026, as "National PrEP Day".

Introduced in the House · Oct 1

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Oct 1

This resolution recognizes how important pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is for preventing HIV.

Yes· 2 of 9

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4The resolution encourages public health agencies, providers, and stakeholders to reduce barriers and increase access to PrEP and related services.
  • Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+3Promoting PrEP awareness and reducing barriers directly benefits the LGBTQ community, which experiences higher risks of HIV transmission.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Pocan
Democrat
Finance and Financial Sector119-HR-10595

Stop Wall Street Looting Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 24

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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 · Sep 24

This legislation aims to hold private investment funds responsible for the financial debts, legal penalties, and labor violations of the companies they buy and control.

Yes· 2 of 13

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8Title V requires private funds to publicly disclose fees, debt levels, fund performance, and political spending.
  • Would union members be better off under this?+8Section 209 protects striking workers, and Title III prioritizes unpaid wages, severance, and pension obligations in bankruptcy.

The opposite· 2 of 7

  • Would billionaires be better off under this?-8The legislation directly targets Wall Street private equity billionaires by eliminating tax loopholes and imposing strict joint and several liability.
  • Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-7Higher tax burdens and stricter transparency and fiduciary rules negatively affect private equity fund managers and wealthy investors.
Rep. Pocan
Democrat
Education119-HR-10455

Debt-Free College Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Sep 16

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 16

This bill creates State-Federal partnerships aimed at helping students attend in-state public colleges without debt.

Yes· 2 of 14

  • Does this make college cost less?+10The bill creates a massive investment to enable debt-free college at public institutions.
  • Would students be better off under this?+10The bill is fundamentally designed to provide debt-free higher education to students.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Pocan
Democrat
Education119-HR-9414

Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Jun 23

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Jun 23

This bill aims to restructure and stabilize the Federal Pell Grant program. This bill increases the maximum award amounts, starting at $10,000 for the 2026-2027 award year and rising to $15,000 for subsequent years.

Yes· 2 of 11

  • Would students be better off under this?+9The bill increases maximum grant amounts, extends eligibility semesters, and reduces academic progress penalties.
  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9The bill increases Pell Grant amounts and provides special considerations for those receiving means-tested benefits.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Pocan
Democrat
Taxation119-HR-9075

Tax the Grift Act

Introduced in the House · May 29

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · May 29

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill imposes a tax on payments received from specific settlement funds.

Rep. Pocan
Democrat
Health119-HRES-1223

Expressing support for the designation of Undiagnosed Awareness Month.

Introduced in the House · Apr 28

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Apr 28

This resolution expresses support for designating April as Undiagnosed Awareness Month and April 29th as Undiagnosed Day.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5The resolution supports efforts to improve diagnostic precision and care for those living with undiagnosed medical conditions.
  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5The resolution supports the Undiagnosed Diseases Network which aims to expand access to diagnostic tools and clinical research for those with rare diseases.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Pocan
Democrat
Health119-HR-7803

Save Medicare Act

Introduced in the House · Mar 4

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Mar 4

This bill seeks to rename the program currently known as Medicare Advantage.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+2The bill protects consumers by preventing private entities from using the 'Medicare' name to market their plans via civil penalties.
  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1The bill establishes a transition process to help seniors avoid confusion when the Medicare Advantage program is renamed.

The opposite

  • Would business owners be better off under this?-2Private health plan entities face new civil money penalties for using the term 'Medicare' in their plan titles.
Rep. Pocan
Democrat
Health119-HRES-1084

HIV is Not a Crime Day Resolution

Introduced in the House · Feb 25

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Feb 25

This resolution supports the designation of February 28 as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day." It aims to affirm that people living with HIV should not be criminalized based on their status.

Yes· 2 of 11

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8The bill supports increased funding for HIV treatment, prevention, and care transitions.
  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+7The bill addresses the disproportionate impact of HIV criminalization on Black communities.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Pocan
Democrat
Armed Forces and National Security119-HR-7555

Audit the Pentagon Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Feb 12

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Armed Services · Feb 12

This bill aims to ensure the Department of Defense achieves a clean audit opinion on its financial statements.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6The bill forces financial accountability by requiring an unqualified audit opinion for Department of Defense elements.
  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+5The bill directs funds from Department of Defense budget reductions to the General Fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Pocan
Democrat
Health119-HR-7189

PrEP Access Act

Introduced in the House · Jan 21

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Jan 21

This bill seeks to amend the Social Security Act to allow Medicare Part B to cover certain HIV prevention services provided by pharmacists.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7The bill provides new Medicare benefits that directly benefit seniors through improved HIV prevention access.
  • Would retired people be better off under this?+7The bill expands Medicare coverage, which directly benefits retirees seeking HIV prevention services.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.

Showing the newest 10 — show all 26 →