Contact: Ron Boehmer 202-225-2906 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), Co-Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus, released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Supreme Court holding oral arguments for Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. “Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission is about more than a wedding cake: it is about dignity and equality. When Charlie and Dave wanted a cake for their wedding, they wanted to experience what millions of Americans get to have every year – the opportunity to celebrate love and share a special moment with family and friends. Unfortunately, they were

Media Contact: Sara Finger (608) 251-0139 x1 Madison, WI – It’s open enrollment season in the individual marketplace, and that means Wisconsinites across the state are considering their options for 2018 coverage. Open enrollment began on November 1st, and ends on December 15th. After December 15th there will not be another opportunity to enroll in health insurance for all of 2018 unless you have had a significant event in your life. Those who have been through open enrollment understand that window shopping on healthcare.gov is helpful, but having someone to sift through options with you is invaluable. Navigators and Certified

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) today named Republican lawmakers to serve on the House-Senate conference committee for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The House passed its version of the measure in November and the Senate passed its version over the weekend. Ways and Means Committee 1. Conference Chair: Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) 2. Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) 3. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) 4. Rep. Diane Black (R-TN) 5. Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) For the purposes of provisions in the Senate-passed version that are outside the jurisdiction of the Ways and Means Committee, the

CONTACT Christopher Krepich, 202-225-5101 Washington, D.C.—Today, the House of Representatives voted to form a Conference Committee to resolve differences between the House and Senate tax reform bills. Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) offered the following statement after supporting the motion to go to conference: “Americans deserve to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks and are counting on Congress to create a 21st century tax system that facilitates job creation and economic growth. Today’s vote brings us another giant step closer to doing just that. I look forward to working with my colleagues to bring much-needed tax relief to families and businesses

CONTACT AshLee Strong, Doug Andres 202-225-0600 WASHINGTON—House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement after House passage of a motion to go to a House-Senate conference on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: “2017 is the year we finally overhaul our broken tax code. This plan is going to put more money in people’s paychecks and help middle-class families get ahead. The House, Senate, and Trump administration are unified in our determination to cut taxes, grow wages, and create jobs for hardworking Americans. We look forward to sending historic tax reform legislation to the president’s desk in short order.”

Contact: Sam Singleton-Freeman, 414-469-9206, sfreeman@vdlf.org Over 100 Wisconsinites including 50+ constituents of US Speaker of the House Paul Ryan will urge Ryan and members of Congress from both parties to include the Dream Act in federal spending legislation this year Who: Voces de la Frontera, Youth Empowered in the Struggle, Wisconsin immigrant youth and families, constituents of US Speaker of the House Paul Ryan What: Wisconsin delegation at the Defend Our Immigrant Communities rally for the Dream Act and TPS-recipient families When: Wednesday, December 6th, 12pm EST Where: Upper Senate Park, US Capitol, Washington DC Visuals: Spokespeople who would be