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.
I have been an original cosponsor of the Medicare for All bill in Congress since I was first elected in 2013. I believe that healthcare is a human right and every single person in America deserves access to affordable high-quality healthcare. That is why I worked as co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus to grow support for Medicare for all and bringing the number of cosponsors from 63 in 2013 to over 100 in 2020.
Wisconsin is a national leader in quality accessible healthcare. I believe we must continue to expand and innovate within our healthcare system to provide all Wisconsinites access to health insurance and healthcare that meets their needs. Until Medicare for All becomes the law of the land, I continue to support expanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to provide Wisconsinites with access to affordable, quality healthcare. Because of the ACA, individuals with preexisting conditions can no longer be denied coverage and 105 million Americans have gained access to free preventative care, including recommended cancer screenings and immunizations. I am committed to working with my colleagues on ways to strengthen and improve the ACA, but I refuse to support any legislation that guts the law for political purposes. Ensuring that all families and businesses in Wisconsin have the security of cost-effective health insurance without sacrificing the quality of care is one of my highest priorities.