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Experience: House: District 14, 2013-Present
Home State: Texas
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $436,614Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Mark Pocan
    Gender:Male
    Family: Wife: Brenda; 3 Children
    Birth Date: 07/02/1953
    Home City: Pearland, TX
    Religion: Christian

Education

    BS, Public Affairs, University of Houston, Clear Lake
    Graduated, Alvin Community College

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2012-present
    Chair, Senatorial District 11
    Delegate, Texas Republican Party Convention
    Representative, Texas State House of Representatives, 2008-2012
    Member, Pearland City Council, 1990-1996

Current Legislative Committees

    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Science, Space, and Technology, Member
    Subcommittee on Energy, Chair
    Subcommittee on Environment, Member
    Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, Member
    Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa, Member
    Subcommittee on Oversight (Science, Space, and Technology), Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Brazoria County Redistricting Committee

Professional Experience

    Owner, Weber’s Air & Heat Air-Conditioning Company, 1981-present
    Former Election Judge
    Grand Jury Commissioner, Brazoria County

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Vice President, Brazoria County Cities Association
    President, Brazoria County Cities Association
    Founder, Brazoria County Fun-Fest
    Co-Chair, Brazoria County Fun-Fest
    Member, Brazoria County Republican Party
    Chair, Lincoln Day Dinner
    Deacon, Men's Ministry
    Bible Study Leader, Men's Ministry
    Chair, Men's Ministry
    Chair, Republican Party Headquarters, Pearland Area

Additional Information

Awards:

    Taxpayer's Hero Award, Texans for Fiscal Responsibility
    Courageous Conservative Award, Texas Conservative Coalition
Total: 1
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Oppose
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Support
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Oppose
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Oppose
6. Vouchers for school choice

Support
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Oppose
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Oppose
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade

No Opinion
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Support
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Oppose
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Oppose
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Oppose
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Oppose
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Support
Total: 24
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
04/25/2017 H.R.431 Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017 04/25/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.  (All Actions)
04/03/2017 H.R.1866 Stop Animal Fat Tax Credits Act of 2017 04/03/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/16/2017 H.R.1382 GOFISH Act 03/16/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Power and Oceans.  (All Actions)
11/17/2016 H.R.6337 To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to the definition of urbanized area, and for other purposes. 11/17/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.  (All Actions)
09/27/2016 H.Res.896 Recognizing the significance of the United States relationship with the Republic of Moldova and encouraging United States support for anti-corruption efforts and strengthening democratic institutions. 09/27/2016 Referred to House Judiciary  (All Actions)
08/12/2016 H.R.5905 POSSE Act 08/12/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.  (All Actions)
09/28/2015 H.R.3425 FREE Act 09/28/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
08/05/2015 H.R.3113 Empowering Our Veterans Act of 2015 08/05/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
06/15/2015 H.Res.316 Observing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day. 06/15/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
07/14/2016 H.R.4084 Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act 07/14/2016 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
05/17/2016 H.R.5246 To remove the Federal claim to navigational servitude for a parcel of land in Texas City, Texas, and for other purposes. 05/17/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
05/16/2016 H.R.5225 COAST Act 05/16/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
04/20/2016 H.R.5004 Stop Animal Fat Tax Credits Act of 2016 04/20/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
02/29/2016 H.R.4550 PASS Act 02/29/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
03/24/2015 H.R.1332 Deny Amnesty Credits Act of 2015 03/24/2015 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
03/16/2015 H.R.824 State Marriage Defense Act of 2015 03/16/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
01/21/2015 H.R.439 Illegal Entry Accountability Act of 2015 01/21/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
12/11/2014 H.R.5666 To strengthen United States-Israel science and technology cooperation. 12/11/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
09/29/2014 H.R.5480 Empowering Our Veterans Act of 2014 09/29/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.  (All Actions)
09/19/2014 H.R.5665 Clear the Air with Congress Act of 2014 09/19/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Power.  (All Actions)
Total: 775
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/15/2016 H.Res.787 Recognizing June 19, 2016, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day.
06/14/2016 H.Con.Res.136 Expressing the sense of Congress opposing the President's proposed Coastal Climate Resilience Program.
06/14/2016 H.R.3694 Strategy To Oppose Predatory Organ Trafficking Act
06/13/2016 H.Con.Res.89 Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. Passed Yea
06/13/2016 H.Res.343 Expressing concern regarding persistent and credible reports of systematic, state-sanctioned organ harvesting from non-consenting prisoners of conscience in the People's Republic of China, including from large numbers of Falun Gong practitioners and members of other religious and ethnic minority groups.
06/09/2016 H.R.5418 Protecting Internet Freedom Act
06/09/2016 H.R.4775 Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2016 Passed Yea
06/08/2016 H.R.5405 SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2016
06/08/2016 H.Con.Res.129 Expressing support for the goal of ensuring that all Holocaust victims live with dignity, comfort, and security in their remaining years, and urging the Federal Republic of Germany to continue to reaffirm its commitment to this goal through a financial commitment to comprehensively address the unique health and welfare needs of vulnerable Holocaust victims, including home care and other medically prescribed needs. Passed Yea
06/01/2016 H.Res.748 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that United States law firms should not represent Iran in any judicial proceeding or other capacity to assist efforts of Iran to avoid paying compensation to victims of Iran-sponsored terrorism.
05/20/2016 H.Res.730 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the important role of the health care industry in identifying victims of sex trafficking.
05/20/2016 H.R.4923 American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2016 Passed Yea
05/19/2016 H.R.5301 Seller Finance Enhancement Act
05/18/2016 H.R.5276 No Bailouts for State, Territory, and Local Governments Act
05/17/2016 H.R.4956 End Executive Overreach Act
05/17/2016 H.R.4928 Firearms Transfer Improvement Act
05/18/2016 H.R.5224 Criminal Alien Deportation Enforcement Act of 2016
05/18/2016 H.Res.650 Providing for the safety and security of the Iranian dissidents living in Camp Liberty/Hurriya in Iraq and awaiting resettlement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and permitting use of their own assets to assist in their resettlement.
05/17/2016 H.R.5141 Central American Amnesty Termination Act of 2016
05/17/2016 H.R.5006 Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act of 2016
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