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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.

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

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.

Thompson Releases Statement on Arrest of California SEIU President, Deployment of National Guard to L.A.

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.

Thompson, Colleagues, Veterans Share How Congressional Republicans' Policies are Harming Veterans' Care

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.

Thompson, Matsui, Local Experts Sound the Alarm on Devastating Impacts of Congressional Republicans' Budget Bill

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.

Thompson Hosts "Coffee with our Congressman" Event in Dixon

Dixon, CA – On Thursday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) held a “Coffee with Our Congressman” community event for residents in the Dixon area to meet him and ask questions about the latest news out of Washington.

Thompson, Matsui, Garamendi, DeSaulnier and Harder Respond to Governor's Push to Fast-Track Delta Tunnel Project

Washington, D.C. – On May 20, 2025, Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-04), Doris Matsui (CA-07), John Garamendi (CA-08), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), and Josh Harder (CA-09) issued a formal letter to Governor Newsom and California state legislature leadership reaffirming their strong opposition to the Delta Conveyance Project, also known as the Delta Tunnel. This letter comes in response to recent efforts by the Governor to fast-track approval and construction of the controversial project.

Thompson, Matsui, Local Experts to Host Forum on Impacts of Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill

Sacramento, CA – On Friday, May 30th at 10 am, Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Doris Matsui (CA-07) will host a forum featuring testimony from local business experts and health care providers on how Congressional Republicans’ latest budget bill will impact Sacramento metro region residents.

Thompson Hosts Town Hall and Honors 2025 Student Leadership Council Graduates

Davis, CA – Saturday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry recognized the 2025 Student Leadership Council graduates at an end-of-year town hall and graduation ceremony hosted at the University of California, Davis.

Thompson Announces 2025 Service Academy Appointees

Rutherford, CA – Friday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he nominated five local students who have since accepted offers to our nation's military service academies, including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy.

ADVISORY: Thompson to Host Student Leadership Council Town Hall and Graduation

Davis, CA – On Saturday, May 24, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) will host a Student Leadership Council Town Hall and Graduation in Davis from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm.

Thompson to Host Coffee with our Congressman

Dixon – Thursday, May 29th at 4:00 pm PT, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) will host a Coffee with our Congressman.

Thompson Statement on Passage of Republican Reconciliation Bill - Set to Rip Health Care from 14 Million People, Food Assistance from 9 Million People

Washington – Today, Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), released the following statement on House Republicans’ passage of their reconciliation bill:

ADVISORY: Thompson to Host Student Leadership Council Town Hall and Graduation

Davis, CA – On Saturday, May 24, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) will host a Student Leadership Council Town Hall and Graduation in Davis from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm.