Mark Pocan

Mark Pocan

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 2nd district

26 sponsored · 591 cosponsored

Age 62 · In office since 2013

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 committee 26 bills

Introduced 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.

Mark Pocan (D-WI)

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".

H.Res. 1602 Health

A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +4

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The resolution encourages public health agencies, providers, and stakeholders to reduce barriers and increase access to PrEP and related services.

  • Scored +3

    Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?

    Promoting PrEP awareness and reducing barriers directly benefits the LGBTQ community, which experiences higher risks of HIV transmission.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark Pocan (D-WI)

Stop Wall Street Looting Act

H.R. 10595 Finance and Financial Sector

A Democratic bill with 10 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +8

    Would union members be better off under this?

    Section 209 protects striking workers, and Title III prioritizes unpaid wages, severance, and pension obligations in bankruptcy.

  • Scored +8

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    Title V requires private funds to publicly disclose fees, debt levels, fund performance, and political spending.

The opposite· 2 of 7

  • Scored -8

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    The legislation directly targets Wall Street private equity billionaires by eliminating tax loopholes and imposing strict joint and several liability.

  • Scored -7

    Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?

    Higher tax burdens and stricter transparency and fiduciary rules negatively affect private equity fund managers and wealthy investors.

Mark Pocan (D-WI)

Debt-Free College Act of 2026

H.R. 10455 Education

A Democratic bill with 18 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +10

    Would students be better off under this?

    The bill is fundamentally designed to provide debt-free higher education to students.

  • Scored +10

    Does this make college cost less?

    The bill creates a massive investment to enable debt-free college at public institutions.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark Pocan (D-WI)

Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026

H.R. 9414 Education

A Democratic bill with 54 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +9

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill increases Pell Grant amounts and provides special considerations for those receiving means-tested benefits.

  • Scored +9

    Would students be better off under this?

    The bill increases maximum grant amounts, extends eligibility semesters, and reduces academic progress penalties.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark Pocan (D-WI)

Tax the Grift Act

H.R. 9075 Taxation

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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.

Mark Pocan (D-WI)

Expressing support for the designation of Undiagnosed Awareness Month.

H.Res. 1223 Health

A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +5

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The resolution supports efforts to improve diagnostic precision and care for those living with undiagnosed medical conditions.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The resolution supports the Undiagnosed Diseases Network which aims to expand access to diagnostic tools and clinical research for those with rare diseases.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark Pocan (D-WI)

Save Medicare Act

H.R. 7803 Health

A Democratic bill with 17 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +2

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The bill protects consumers by preventing private entities from using the 'Medicare' name to market their plans via civil penalties.

  • Scored +1

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill establishes a transition process to help seniors avoid confusion when the Medicare Advantage program is renamed.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Private health plan entities face new civil money penalties for using the term 'Medicare' in their plan titles.

Mark Pocan (D-WI)

HIV is Not a Crime Day Resolution

H.Res. 1084 Health

A Democratic resolution with 12 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +8

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill supports increased funding for HIV treatment, prevention, and care transitions.

  • Scored +7

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The bill addresses the disproportionate impact of HIV criminalization on Black communities.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark Pocan (D-WI)

Audit the Pentagon Act of 2026

H.R. 7555 Armed Forces and National Security

A Democratic bill with 3 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +6

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The bill forces financial accountability by requiring an unqualified audit opinion for Department of Defense elements.

  • Scored +5

    Does this reduce what the federal government owes?

    The bill directs funds from Department of Defense budget reductions to the General Fund of the Treasury for deficit reduction.

No question was scored the opposite.

Mark Pocan (D-WI)

PrEP Access Act

H.R. 7189 Health

A Democratic bill with 21 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

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

  • Scored +7

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill provides new Medicare benefits that directly benefit seniors through improved HIV prevention access.

  • Scored +7

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    The bill expands Medicare coverage, which directly benefits retirees seeking HIV prevention services.

No question was scored the opposite.

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