7/6/21 Contact: Jordan Dunn WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) today introduced the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Visa Security Act. This bill would require the U.S. government to develop a list of scientific and engineering institutions affiliated with the PLA and would prohibit individuals employed or sponsored by these Chinese military institutions from receiving student or research visas to the United States. Senator Tom Cotton introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate last month. Click HERE for bill text. “For years, the PLA has exploited our education system to conduct sensitive research and steal technologies from our colleges and universities,” said Rep. Gallagher. “Last

MADISON, WI—U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) will hold a town hall in Madison on Thursday, July 8 with State Representative Francesca Hong (WI-76) to speak directly with Wisconsinites and answer questions about critical state and federal issues. Following brief opening remarks, Rep. Pocan and Rep. Hong will take questions from members of the community in attendance. The town hall is open to the public and may RSVP here, although no RSVP is required. All visitors will be temperature checked and screened upon entry in the Goodman Community Center building. Masks are required to be worn upon entry and in all public areas. Vaccinated individuals will not be required