Current News Thompson, Clyburn, Jeffries, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to Host Press Conference on Background Checks June 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, June 10th at 2:15 pm ET, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Rep. Jim Clyburn (SC-06) will be joined by Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other members of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to announce legislation to close the Charleston loophole and establish universal background checks for firearm purchases — a policy that's supported by over 90 percent of Americans. Read more Thompson Releases Statement on Arrest of California SEIU President, Deployment of National Guard to L.A. June 8, 2025 St. Helena, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement on the undue arrest of California SEIU President, David Huerta, and the President’s unwarranted deployment of California National Guard troops to Los Angeles. Read more Thompson, Colleagues, Veterans Share How Congressional Republicans' Policies are Harming Veterans' Care June 3, 2025 Norfolk, VA – Today, the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee held a hearing on the impacts of the Trump Administration proposed policies and DOGE cuts for veterans. Read more Thompson, Matsui, Local Experts Sound the Alarm on Devastating Impacts of Congressional Republicans' Budget Bill May 30, 2025 Sacramento, CA – Today, Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Doris Matsui (CA-07) held a forum featuring testimony from local public safety experts, tax law experts, and health care providers to discuss how Congressional Republicans’ latest budget bill will impact Sacramento metro region residents. Read more Upcoming Events June 29 Sonoma Summer Dinner 5:30 PM Read more August 3 Annual Napa Summer Dinner 4:15 PM Read more October 26 Sonoma Harvest Dinner 5:00 PM Read more December 7 Napa Holiday Celebration 5:00 PM Read more