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Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Warn Oil Companies Against Engaging in Venezuela

Washington, D.C. – Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) led fellow Ways and Means Democrats in issuing a warning to oil companies considering doing unlawful business with the Trump Administration in Venezuela that Congress may reconsider their tax benefits.

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Thompson Joins Bipartisan Effort to Block President from Escalating Hostilities Toward Venezuela

Washington, D.C. – In the aftermath of the Trump administration’s military strike against Venezuela, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to support a bipartisan bill blocking the President from engaging in further hostilities within or against Venezuela without explicit authorization from Congress.

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THOMPSON BACKS IMPEACHMENT OF KRISTI NOEM: “SECRETARY NOEM ISN'T JUST INCOMPETENT — SHE'S VIOLATING THE LAW”

Washington, D.C – Following the death of Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) has joined Rep. Robin Kelly and 68 other Democratic colleagues to introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

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Thompson Issues Statement on Democrats' Success Passing Extension of Critical Health Care Credits

Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the House's passage of the Affordable Care Act premium tax credit extension.

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Thompson Joins Bay Area Members in Demanding Answers Over Coast Guard Mare Island Contract

Solano County, CA — Today, Congressman Mike Thompson joined Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) in demanding that the Coast Guard explain why the administration chose not to award a contract to Mare Island Dry Dock despite their strong qualifications and more competitive price.

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Thompson Marks 15th Anniversary of Tucson Shooting That Targeted Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords

Washington – Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement marking 15 years since the shooting in Tucson, Arizona that targeted former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.

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Rep. Thompson Releases Statement on Trump's Actions in Venezuela

President Trump has launched what legal experts say is an illegal military action against Venezuela. Decisions regarding military force when there is no immediate danger to the United States must involve Congress. That’s why I voted in support of the NDAA, which reins in the president’s ability to make unilateral military decisions.

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Thompson to Host Town Hall in American Canyon January 5th

American Canyon – On Monday, January 5th at 5:30 pm PT, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) will host a town hall in American Canyon. All constituents of California’s Fourth Congressional District and members of the press are invited to attend.

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Thompson Releases 2025 End of Year Update

As 2025 comes to a close, here’s a look back at what my team and I have done

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Thompson, Neal, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce American Affordability Act to Lower Costs for Americans

Washington, D.C. – Today, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee Rep. Richard E. Neal (MA-01), and Ways and Means Democrats held a press conference announcing the American Affordability Act, a comprehensive bill aimed at lowering the cost of living for American families.

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THOMPSON SECURES NEARLY $570,000 FOR YOLO COUNTY POLLINATOR HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT

Yolo County, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that he has helped secure $567,000 in federal funding for the Yolo Habitat Conservancy to advance their Pollinator Parkway project.

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Thompson Releases Statement on Johnson's Refusal to Protect Americans' Health Care

Washington -- Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement today in response to Speaker Johnson’s announcement that he will not hold a vote to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that 24 million Americans use to afford health care.

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Thompson, Fong's Bipartisan Clergy Act Passes Ways and Means Committee with Unanimous Vote

Washington – Today, the House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to advance H.R. 227, Rep. Mike Thompson’s Clergy Act, a major step forward in giving pastors and clergy members greater retirement security. Congressman Thompson co-leads this bipartisan bill with colleague Rep. Vince Fong (CA-20).

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Thompson Releases Statement on House Passage of National Defense Authorization Act

As a combat veteran, I know the horrors of war and will do everything in my power to prevent unnecessary conflict. That’s why I voted yes on the National Defense Authorization Act today. This bill restricts the President’s ability to direct military strikes without Congressional authorization and requires this administration turn over all documents on its Venezuelan boat strikes to Congress for an investigation.

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Thompson, Newhouse, LaMalfa, Salinas, and Panetta introduce bill to deliver tariff relief for wine and specialty crop growers

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressional Wine Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04), alongside Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced the Specialty Crop & Wine Producer Tariff Relief Act, legislation to provide direct support to specialty crop growers and wine producers facing economic losses from tariffs.

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Congressman Mike Thompson Releases Statement Following Reports of Eric Jones’ Campaign Surveilling His Home

Napa, CA -- Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement today in response to a report revealing details of a police investigation into Eric Jones’ campaign surveilling Thompson’s home for two months.

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MONDAY: Thompson to Announce Bill Restoring Historic Renewable Energy Investments In Davis

DAVIS, CA – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy, will be joined by local public officials, labor and nonprofit leaders, and business owners to announce the introduction of the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act (EIAA) on Monday, December 8, at 2:00 p.m.

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Thompson Introduces Bill to Expand Citizenship Opportunities for Immigrant Veterans and Their Families

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced the introduction of the Support and Defend Our Military Personnel and Their Families Act which provides immigration-related benefits and protections for certain Armed Forces veterans.

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THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $6.8 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT FOR NEW HYBRID BUSES IN NAPA COUNTY

Napa, CA — Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) today announced that he secured a $6.8 million federal grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to purchase six new Gillig hybrid-electric buses for the Napa Valley Transit Authority’s Vine Transit fleet.

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THOMPSON ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2025 CONGRESSIONAL APP COMPETITION

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Ishaan Dhaliwal from Davis Senior High School as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge.

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