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Thompson Announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition Encourages local high schoolers to submit artwork
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that he is now accepting submissions for his 2020 Fifth Congressional District Art Competition, which is open to all local high school students. Each year, this competition gives young artists the chance to have their talent recognized. The winning piece of art from the district will be displayed in the United States Capitol.
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Thompson Announces Paid Wounded Warrior Fellowship Invites all eligible local veterans to apply
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced he is now accepting applications for the House of Representatives’ paid Wounded Warrior Fellowship. Interested applicants can apply to work in any of Thompson’s district offices, including Napa, Santa Rosa, and Vallejo
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Thompson Introduces Women’s History Month Resolution Legislation recognizes Sonoma County’s Contribution to national movement
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the introduction of his bipartisan National Women’s History Month Resolution. This legislation honors the often-forgotten contributions of women and the work to add these stories to our nation’s history. Thompson introduces this resolution each year to mark March as Women’s History Month and to spotlight his district’s critical contributions to the cause. This year’s resolution has 115 original cosponsors, including 5 Republicans.
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Thompson’s Phone Act Heard in Critical Subcommittee Witnesses testify on bipartisan bill to help disaster survivors
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his bipartisan PHONE Act was considered in an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing, a critical step on the way to a House vote. H.R. 1289 would allow residents who lost their homes to natural disasters to keep their phone numbers at no cost to them while they rebuild. Santa Rosa Fire Chief Anthony Gossner testified before the subcommittee on Thompson’s bill and the need for strong communications infrastructure during disaster scenarios.
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Chairman Thompson Marks One Year Since House Passage of H.R. 8 Bipartisan bill would expand background checks, save lives
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) marked one year since the House passed H.R. 8, his Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019. This legislation would expand background checks and is widely agreed to be the quickest and most effective legislation to help prevent gun violence. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has not given the bill a vote in the Senate, despite widespread and bipartisan support. A statement from Thompson is below.
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Thompson Reacts to Deadly Shooting in Milwaukee
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) put out the following statement on the deadly shooting in Milwaukee that killed at least six and injured others.
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Thompson Bill to Prevent FEMA from Clawing Back Disaster Funds Clears Committee Bipartisan bill would prevent revictimization of disaster survivors
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that H.R. 5953, the bipartisan Preventing Disaster Revictimization Act has been approved by the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and is ready to be considered for a vote by the full House of Representatives. This bill would prevent the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from attempting to recoup funds from disaster recovery on the backs of disaster survivors. A statement from Thompson is below.
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Thompson Announces Napa County Public Safety Heroes of the Year
- Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the recipients of the Fifth Congressional District’s Public Safety Hero of the Year Award. Each year, Thompson honors law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. For Napa County, Napa Police Detective Garrett Smith and Scott Rose of Napa Emergency Services have been selected.
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Thompson Lauds Revised Tariffs That Could Have Hurt US Wine Community Saves American jobs and wine industry
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), co-chair and founder of the Congressional Wine Caucus, lauded the decision by the United States Trade Representative not to increase tariffs on wine imports, a revision for which Thompson fought. A statement from Thompson is below.
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Thompson Reacts to President’s Budget Statement Calls cuts to health care, social programs unacceptable
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement in reaction to the President’s Fiscal Year 2021 budget proposal that was released today.