Congressman Mark Pocan was sworn in as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin’s second congressional district in 2013 following 14 years in the Wisconsin State Assembly. A small business owner, union member, and lifelong advocate for progressive causes, Rep. Pocan is committed to using his life experience to fight for policies that promote economic and social justice and support the families of south central Wisconsin.
In the 117th Congress, he serves on the House Appropriations Committee where he sits on the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee; the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Subcommittee; and the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee. He also serves on the House Education and Labor Committee and the Joint Economic Committee.
At a time when we see the effects of global warming in our daily lives, I believe that making the country more energy efficient will not only reduce our carbon footprint but also will position the U.S. to thrive in a twenty-first-century economy. I am committed to preserving our environment through investments in clean energy capabilities. I subscribe to the notion that if we make investments in the short term, we can ultimately make our energy use more efficient in the long term. My goal is to modernize our energy technology through research and development of new technologies so that we can continue to create and manufacture goods while reducing harmful pollution and saving consumers money.
By reducing our carbon footprint, we also help preserve Wisconsin’s treasured natural resources. The Second District is filled with beautiful state parks such as Devil’s Lake in Sauk County, the University of Wisconsin Arboretum, and the Ice Age Trail in Dane County. In addition, Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, streams, and natural prairie land have vital economic and cultural importance. I am dedicated to preserving our natural habitats and keeping our lakes and waterways clean so that future generations can continue to enjoy these landscapes.
I'm proud to support a number of initiatives aimed at addressing the climate crisis, establishing energy independence, and reducing pollution.