Madison Reporter

Rep. Mark Pocan, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Wisconsin’s 2nd district, has been active on social media, sharing his recent legislative actions and commemorative sentiments. Serving in Congress since 2013 after succeeding Tammy Baldwin, Pocan has been vocal about various issues through his platform.

On November 18, 2024, Rep. Mark Pocan announced that he led an amendment alongside Representatives Barbara Lee, Andy Biggs, and Tim Burchett to reduce the Department of Defense budget by 0.5% if they fail an audit. The amendment passed the House and Pocan emphasized its importance for inclusion in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), stating: "We need the Pentagon to get its act together, no more free rides."

The following day, on November 19, Rep. Pocan marked two years since the tragic shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, an LGBTQI+ bar. He expressed solidarity with his colleagues from the Equality Caucus by honoring those affected by this violent incident: "I join my @EqualityCaucus colleagues in honoring those whose lives were taken and those impacted by this senseless act of violence."

Later that day, Rep. Pocan made a reflective comment about academic grading standards with a hint of humor: "It’s been a while since I’ve been in school, but back in my day, 50% was an F."