Thompson Secures $2.5 Million for Napa River Ecology Center
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he secured an additional $2,500,000 in community project funding for Napa County’s River Ecology Center.
“Once complete, the Napa River Ecology Center will provide new educational resources to our community while helping to conserve our local ecosystems. I’m proud to have secured $2.5 million in federal funds to support its development and I’m grateful to Napa County officials for identifying the need for these funds.” said Rep. Thompson.
Thompson Releases Statement on Apparent Shooting at Former President Trump's Rally
"While we await more information on today's events, one thing remains clear: Gun violence of any kind is unacceptable. I unequivocally condemn today's act of political violence against the former president and I am grateful to hear he is safe. My thoughts remain with the former president and those in attendance. I urge my colleagues who are speaking out in horror to join the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in its efforts to pass the commonsense laws that help prevent these threats."
Thompson, Titus, Kildee Mark New Action to Ban Bump Stocks
Washington – Today, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-04), Rep. Dina Titus (NV-01), and Rep. Dan Kildee (MI-08) held a press conference marking the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force’s new action to help ban bump stocks. On Tuesday morning, Rep. Titus filed a discharge petition for the Closing the Bump Stock Loophole Act (H.R. 396).
Thompson Announces Over 200 Veterans Helped Through Local Health Care Town Halls
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that his four town hall events in Vacaville, Santa Rosa, Yountville, and Lakeport reached over 200 veterans, their families, or survivors to support them in navigating health care benefits. Attendees at each town hall were assisted with questions about their health care benefits and registering for PACT Act benefits.
Thompson Cosponsors Bill to Reduce Veteran Homelessness
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced his co-sponsorship of H.R. 8560, The End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024. This legislation, introduced by Reps. Mark Takano (CA-39), Maxine Waters (CA-43), and Mike Levin (CA-49), seeks to address casework backlogs and expand the eligibility for the HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, which would allow more veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness to access permanent housing.
Thompson Presents Check for $1.4 Million to County of Napa for Wildfire Mitigation and Infrastructure Improvement
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented a check for $1,383,069 to the County of Napa for the Lake Hennessey & Deer Park Fuel Reduction and Community Infrastructure Protection project.
TODAY: Thompson to Host Veterans' Health Care Town Hall in Lakeport
Lakeport, CA – Today, Monday, July 1st at 5:30 PM Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) will be hosting a town hall at the Lake County Courthouse, Board of Supervisors Chambers to discuss veterans’ health care benefits. He will be joined by special guests from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Lake County Veteran Service Office.
Thompson Releases Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down the Chevron Doctrine
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning the Chevron doctrine:
“Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court jeopardizes our ability to effectively apply our nation’s laws across every sector of our society.
“For nearly four decades, the Chevron Doctrine has allowed federal agencies to employ experts—including scientists, engineers, researchers, and other leaders in their field—to make the technical and scientific judgements needed to carry out our laws.
Thompson Applauds New Crop Insurance Offering for Winegrowers Facing Smoke Exposure
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) recent announcement that it will launch a pilot crop insurance program next year to help protect grape growers facing smoke damage to their crops.
Thompson, McBath, Neguse, Scott, Kelly of Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Mark New Action on Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act
Washington – Today, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-04), Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-07), Assistant Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), Rep. Bobby Scott (VA-03), and Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) held a press conference marking Rep. McBath’s discharge petition filed this morning on the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (H.R. 3018).
Thompson Applauds U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory Warning on Gun Violence Public Health Crisis
Washington – Today, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-04) applauded Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s newly-released advisory highlighting the toll the gun violence epidemic is taking on public health in the United States.
Thompson Introduces America's Conservation Enhancement Reauthorization Act of 2024
Washington – On Friday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) introduced the America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 alongside Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02). This comprehensive legislation will enhance the preservation of America's natural resources, wildlife, and habitats.