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Thompson Releases Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Narrowing National Injunctions

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling narrowing the power of district court judges to issue nationwide injunctions blocking federal government policies, including the President’s order to end birthright citizenship:

Thompson, California Members of Congress Urge House Appropriators to Reject Funding Cuts for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Washington, D.C. – This week, Representative Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined a dozen Members of the California Congressional Delegation to send a letter to the House Appropriations Committee calling for the Committee to reject the Trump Administration’s drastic cuts to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

Thompson, Hoyer, Neal Convene Former IRS Commissioners and Taxpayer Advocates to Highlight Trump Administration's Cuts

WASHINGTON, DC – Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) co-led a briefing with Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Committee Rep. Richard E. Neal (MA-01).

Thompson Calls for Investigation into Unlawful Federalization of National Guard

Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) led 18 of his California Democratic colleagues to call on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to initiate an investigation into the unlawful and unnecessary federalization of the California National Guard in Los Angeles.

Thompson, Hoyer, Neal to Lead Briefing on Trump Administration's Cuts to the Internal Revenue Service with Former IRS Commissioners

Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. EST / 7:00 a.m. PST, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), and Richard E. Neal (MA-01) will host a briefing on the consequences of the Trump Administration's cuts to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

Thompson Releases Statement on Bombing of Iranian Nuclear Sites

St. Helena – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement following the President’s announcement that the United States executed strikes against three nuclear sites in Iran:

Thompson Reacts to Proposed Sale of Public Lands: "Betrayal of the American People"

St. Helena, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) issued the below statement in response to Senate Republicans’ proposal to put over 250 million acres of public land up for sale, including protected land in California’s 4th District:

As President Trump is Saber Rattling, Thompson Leads Letter Demanding Congress Reconvene to Address Evolving Situation in the Middle East

St. Helena – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) led a formal letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson urging him to reconvene the House of Representatives so Congress can be thoroughly briefed on the evolving situation in the Middle East and fulfill its Constitutional responsibilities related to any potential authorization of military force.

Thompson Named CalWild’s 2025 California Conservation Champion

Point Richmond, CA – On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) was honored as CalWild’s 2025 California Conservation Champion for his steadfast advocacy and legislative accomplishments in safeguarding more California wilderness than any other living California Member of Congress.

Thompson, Former Social Security Commissioner O'Malley Host Social Security Town Hall in Napa

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) was joined by special guest, the immediate former Commissioner for the Social Security Administration and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley for a town hall at Crosswalk Community Church in Napa, CA.

Thompson, Former Social Security Commissioner O'Malley Host Social Security Town Hall in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) was joined by special guest, the immediate former Commissioner for the Social Security Administration and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley for a town hall at the Berger Center in Santa Rosa, CA. Thompson and O’Malley answered questions from 4th District constituents about the President’s proposed changes to the program and impacts on our community. Santa Rosa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) was joined by special guest, the immediate former Commissioner for the Social Security Administration and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley for a town hall at the Berger Center in Santa Rosa, CA. Thompson and O’Malley answered questions from 4th District constituents about the President’s proposed changes to the program and impacts on our community.

Thompson, Former Social Security Commissioner O'Malley Host Social Security Town Hall in Davis

Davis, CA – On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) was joined by special guest, the immediate former Commissioner for the Social Security Administration and former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley for a town hall at UC Davis. Thompson and O’Malley answered questions from 4th District constituents about the President’s proposed changes to the program and impacts on our community.

Thompson to Host Social Security Town Halls with Former SSA Commissioner O’Malley

Davis, CA – On Tuesday, June 17th and Wednesday, June 18th, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) will host a series of Social Security Town Halls throughout our community.

Thompson, Velázquez Seek to Block Immigration Feds from Identifying as Local Police

Washington, D.C. – As the Trump Administration continues unconstitutional deportations, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) have introduced the Police not ICE Act of 2025 to prohibit immigration officers from wearing any clothing bearing the word “police.”

Thompson to Host Social Security Town Halls with Former SSA Commissioner O’Malley

Davis, CA – On June 17th and June 18th, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) will host a series of Social Security Town Halls throughout the community.

Thompson Releases Statement on Escalation in L.A., Detainment of Senator Padilla

Washington, D.C- Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement on the escalation in L.A. and detainment of Senator Padilla:

Thompson Introduces Bicameral Bill to Reinstate and Modernize Bicycle Commuter Tax Benefit, Encourage Biking to Work

Washington – Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) today joined Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) to introduce the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025, bicameral legislation that would reinstate and expand the Bicycle Benefit Subsidy Program’s non-taxable bicycle commuter benefit to encourage more Americans to bike to work.

Thompson, Clyburn Joined by Leader Jeffries to Reintroduce Legislation Expanding Background Checks for Gun Sales

Washington – On Tuesday, Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) and Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-SC-06) were joined by Democratic 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

TODAY: Thompson, Clyburn, Jeffries, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to Host Press Conference on Background Checks

Washington, D.C. – Today, 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. Members of the press are invited to attend.

Thompson, Clyburn, Jeffries, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to Host Press Conference on Background Checks

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, June 10th at 11:15 am PT, 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. Members of the press are invited to watch.