Madison Reporter

Rep. Mark Pocan, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Wisconsin's 2nd district, has recently shared several updates on social media regarding legislative initiatives and political commentary. Pocan, who has been serving in Congress since 2013, is known for his active involvement in labor rights and campaign finance reform.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Pocan announced the reintroduction of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. As co-chair of the Labor Caucus, he expressed enthusiasm about co-sponsoring this bill again, emphasizing that "every American deserves the freedom to organize and collectively bargain." "Today, we reintroduced the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act!"

Later that day, Pocan commented on former President Donald Trump’s recent address and highlighted campaign finance issues involving Elon Musk. He noted that Musk spent significant funds supporting Trump's election efforts. In an upcoming podcast episode featuring Tiffany Muller from End Citizens United, they will discuss ongoing efforts to reform campaign financing systems. "Last night we heard from Donald Trump..."

Additionally, Pocan addressed concerns over a reported internal memo suggesting plans by Trump and Musk to reduce Veterans Affairs staff by 80,000 employees. He criticized this move as being out of touch with veterans' needs and detrimental to those who have served in uniform. "An internal memo shows that Trump & Musk are planning to fire 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs."