Thompson Sworn-In to U.S. House of Representatives for 118th Congress
January 10, 2023Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) was officially sworn-in as United States Representative for California’s Fourth District in the 118th Congress.
“Serving the people of California’s Fourth District is an immense honor and I appreciate the faith and confidence of the people of our community to carry this responsibility of representing them in Congress,” said Thompson. “This Congress, I am focused on building on the bipartisan victories we accomplished over the last two years and continuing to advocate for the policies that matter most to our district.
Thompson Releases Statement on Two-Year Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection
January 9, 2023|
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in recognition of two years since the deadly insurrection against the United States Capitol by supporters of the former president. |
Thompson Secures Key Conservation Easement Provision in Government Funding Bill
January 2, 2023|
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his legislation to shut down abusive conservation easement transactions was included in the final 2023 government funding bill. |
Thompson Releases Statement on 117th Congress Constituent Services Accomplishments
January 2, 2023|
St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement and statistics outlining important constituent service and legislative milestones over the last two years. |
Chairman Thompson Commends ATF for Action on Ghost Guns
December 30, 2022Napa – Today, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) commended the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steve Dettelbach for releasing guidance on the agency’s Ghost Gun rulemaking.
Thompson Secures Key Wins for Health Care and Medicare Beneficiaries
December 26, 2022|
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after his provisions on marriage and family therapists and telehealth were included in the government funding bill. |
Thompson Secures Inclusion of Retirement Security for First Responders
December 26, 2022|
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced his bipartisan legislation to amend the federal tax code in order to allow first responders the ability to access their retirement funds penalty free upon reaching their eligible retirement age was included in Congress’ end of year spending package. |
Thompson Secures Key District Priorities and $6.54 Million for Local Napa County Projects in Government Funding Bill
December 26, 2022Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that $6,546,139 for three projects in Napa County is included in the final 2023 appropriations government funding bill. This funding includes $4,000,000 for the Napa Valley Vine Trail Project, $1,796,139 for OLE Health’s Electronic Records Project, and $750,000 for the Napa Intensive and Permanent Mental Health Housing Project.
Thompson, Huffman, LaMalfa Statement on Exclusion of H.R. 7305 in Government Funding Legislation
December 22, 2022|
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statements expressing disappointment after help for fire survivors was left out of the government funding bill. |
Thompson Announces Winners of 2022 Congressional App Challenge
December 11, 2022Washington – This week, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced Olivia Pettit and Elizabeth Beauparlant from Solano County as the winners of 2022 Congressional App Challenge for their app Carbon Counter. This app teaches the user about how much carbon is emitted from basic activities and how to reduce our carbon footprint.
Thompson Secures Key Studies for Napa County Water Projects
December 11, 2022|
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) secured the inclusion of the Conn Creek Dam Safety Project study and the Napa River Dredging study in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). |
Thompson, LaMalfa, Feinstein, Padilla Lead California Delegation in Calling for Action on Tax Relief for Wildfire Survivors
December 11, 2022|
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) led members of the California delegation in calling on Congressional leadership to include vital tax relief for wildfire survivors in any end-of-year legislative package. |
Thompson Votes to Pass Respect for Marriage Act, Enshrine Marriage Equality into Law
December 11, 2022Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 8404, the Respect for Marriage Act. This legislation enshrines into federal law marriage equality for same sex and interracial couples.
Chairman Thompson Leads Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Call for Full Funding of ATF
December 10, 2022|
Washington – Today, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force (GVPTF) Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and 67 members of Congress and the GVPTF in urging House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Ranking Member Kay Granger (TX-12) to fully fund the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). |
House Passes Veteran Immigration Bill, Includes Thompson Provision to Extend Veteran Naturalization Period
December 9, 2022Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass the Veteran Service Recognition Act. Immigrants have served in the U.S. armed forces in every major conflict since the Revolutionary War. Today, there are approximately 45,000 immigrants actively serving in the U.S. armed forces. Our servicemembers and veterans have earned benefits and support through the sacrifices they made during their service. This bill will help noncitizen servicemembers, veterans, and their families obtain citizenship.
Thompson Urges McCarthy, Scalise to Commit Time for Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
December 5, 2022|
Washington – Today, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) called on Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01) to commit time in the 2023 legislative calendar to gun violence prevention legislation. |
Thompson Honored with American Farm Bureau Federation’s Friend of Farm Bureau Award
November 26, 2022|
Washington – Last week, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) was presented the Friend of Farm Bureau Award from the American Farm Bureau Federation for his outstanding service to support farmers, growers, and producers during the 117th Congress. |
Thompson Releases Additional Information on PG&E Fire Victims Trust and H.R. 7305
November 24, 2022Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released additional information on the PG&E Fire Victims Trust and provided an update on his legislation, H.R. 7305.
“The Fire Victims Trust was set up to help people recover from the impact of wildfires and rebuild what they lost, and no fire survivor should have to pay taxes on their settlement funds,” said Thompson. “While I continue to press for the passage of my bill, I am glad to provide additional information to those looking for clarification on what this means for their payments.”
Thompson Statement on New Generation of House Democratic Leadership
November 21, 2022Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement in support of the next generation of House Democratic leadership.
Thompson, Lofgren, Padilla, Huffman, Panetta Celebrate House Passage of FIRE Act
November 20, 2022Washington — Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) alongside Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) released the following statement after the House passed the FEMA Improvement, Reform, and Efficiency (FIRE) Act.