Current News Thompson Recognizes Lavender Growers Month July 6, 2026 California – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) introduced a resolution to the U.S. House of Representatives recognizing June 15th to July 15th as Lavender Growers Month to encourage Americans to learn about, visit, and support lavender farms and businesses across the United States. Read more Thompson, Steube, Vargas, Bergman Introduce Bill Extending Benefits for Military Survivors June 26, 2026 Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) introduced the Granting Rollover Access and Contribution Extensions (GRACE) for Military Survivors Act, legislation to extend the time period in which surviving family members of a military service member can make important financial decisions about their survivor benefits Read more Thompson Applauds Passage of Landmark Housing Bill, Urges President to Sign it into Law Thompson voted "yes" on the historic bipartisan bill to expand housing across the U.S. June 24, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) voted “yes” to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644), a landmark bill that that will help increase the supply of affordable housing, streamline the process of building more homes, and modernize outdated programs to help create more pathways to homeownership and bring much-needed relief to renters. Read more ADVISORY: Press Conference Marking 4 Years of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Ongoing Fight to Protect Gun Violence Prevention Progress June 24, 2026 Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, June 25th at 10am ET, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-04), Democratic Caucus Whip Katherine Clark, Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06), Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) and colleagues will hold a press conference at the House Triangle. Read more Upcoming Events August 9 Annual Napa Summer Dinner 5:00 PM Read more