Rep. Mark Pocan

Stats

District HD-WI-2
Party Democrat
Bills Introduced 104

Sponsored Legislation

Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2017 [HB-1748] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Education ] [Children and Youth ] [Community Development ] [Economic Development ]
Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2017 Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Labor to provide funding to states for the development or expansion of summer and year-round youth employment programs that: (1) match youth participants with appropriate employers for high-quality employment opportunities; and (2) provide work-readiness training and educational programs, coaching and mentoring, career and college planning services, financial literacy education, and supportive services. In addition, Labor must award grants (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 03/28/2017

Weigh In

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 2

Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2017 [HB-1784] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Public Lands and National Parks ] [Mining ]
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2017 This bill declares that it is the policy of the United States that the Arctic Ocean should be managed for the best interests of the people of the United States, including by keeping fossil fuels in the ground to avoid the dangerous impacts of climate change. The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act is amended to prohibit the Department of the Interior from issuing or renewing a lease or any other authorization for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any other mineral in the Arctic (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 04/06/2017

Weigh In

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 2

Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act [HB-1776] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Pharmaceuticals ] [Consumer Protection ] [Public Health ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Taxes ]
Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act This bill amends provisions of various laws relating to prescription-drug pricing and affordability. Specifically, the bill: expands reporting requirements for drug manufacturers and establishes corresponding civil penalties for noncompliance; adds reporting requirements for certain nonprofit patient-assistance programs; requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on the impact of patient-assistance programs on prescription-drug pricing and expenditures; requires (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/05/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act [HB-1819] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Mining ] [Budget and Spending ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
Coal Cleanup Taxpayer Protection Act This bill amends the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act to prohibit the Office of Surface Mining and Reclamation Enforcement (OSMRE) and state regulatory authorities from accepting new self-bonds for coal reclamation. Additionally, any existing self-bonds or corporate bonds utilized for coal reclamation must be converted to surety or collateral bonds. The OSMRE may approve state or federal alternative coal mining bond programs that result in no greater risk of financial liability to the federal government (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 04/11/2017

Weigh In

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 1

Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2017 [HB-1847] [Animals ] [Agriculture ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
PAST Act Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2017 This bill amends the Horse Protection Act to establish a new system for inspecting horses for soring, revise penalties for violations of the Act, and modify enforcement procedures. The soring of horses is any of various actions taken on a horse's limb to produce a higher gait that may cause pain, distress, inflammation, or lameness. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) must establish requirements to license, train, assign, and oversee persons hired by the management of horse shows, exhibitions, sales, (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/31/2017

Weigh In

Votes for: 7 Votes against: 1

Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Medical Leave for Disabled Veterans Act [HB-1827] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Veterans ] [Healthcare ] [Military ] [Disabilities ] [Family-Related Legislation ]
Medical Leave for Disabled Veterans Act This bill amends the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to provide eligibility for specified medical/hospital care for an employee who: (1) has a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability rating of between 30% and 50% and at least 833 hours of service with the employer (from whom leave is requested) during the previous eight-month period, or (2) has a VA disability rating of 60% or higher and at least 625 hours of service with such employer during the previous 6-month period. Medical/hospital (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James McGovern Introduced In House on 03/30/2017

Weigh In

No votes yet!
Cast yours now to be the first.

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 0

Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

CLIMATE Act Congressional Leadership In Mitigating Administration Threats to the Earth Act [HB-1812] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ] [Budget and Spending ]
CLIMATE Act Congressional Leadership In Mitigating Administration Threats to the Earth Act This bill nullifies the Executive Order entitled "Promoting Energy Independence and Economic Growth" that was released on March 28, 2017. No federal funds may be used to implement or enforce the order. The bill takes effect on March 28, 2017.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Referred To The Subcommittee On Energy And Mineral Resources. on 04/11/2017

Weigh In

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 2

Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act [HB-1841] [Cannabis ] [Alcoholic Beverages ] [Crime ] [Food ] [Public Health ] [Law Enforcement ]
Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act This bill directs the Department of Justice to issue a final order that removes marijuana in any form from all schedules of controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Marijuana is exempted from the CSA except as provided in this bill. The definition of "felony drug offense" does not include conduct related to marijuana. Marijuana is not included in the provisions setting forth penalties applicable to prohibited conduct under the CSA. It shall be unlawful to ship or transport marijuana from (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee Referred To The Subcommittee On Conservation And Forestry. on 04/24/2017

Weigh In

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 1

Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017 [HB-1825] [Healthcare ] [Medicare and Medicaid ] [Senior Citizens ]
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017 This bill allows Medicare payment for home health services ordered by a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, a certified nurse-midwife, or a physician assistant.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Maloney Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 04/11/2017

Weigh In

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 1

Federal
US Congress 115th Congress

Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. [HCR-44] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Rights ] [Race and Civil Rights ]
Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women. Recognizes the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women, and its impact on women, families, and the nation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva Introduced In House on 04/04/2017

Weigh In

Votes for: 0 Votes against: 2