Chairman Thompson Leads Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Call for Full Funding of ATF
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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
Washington – 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
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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
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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
Washington – 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
Washington – 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
Washington — 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.
Thompson Statement on Speaker Pelosi’s Announcement
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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced she is stepping down from leadership. |
Thompson Tests Positive for COVID-19
Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after receiving a positive COVID-19 result on PCR test.
“After taking a regular PCR test, I have tested positive for COVID-19. Thanks to being fully vaccinated and receiving both booster shots, I am experiencing only mild symptoms. I will be working from home and my office remains fully open to serve the people of our district.
Thompson Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. |
Thompson Announces $9 Million for Wildfire Prevention Research
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced $9 million in new grant opportunities from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to advance research into wildfire prevention and post-fire restoration on federal lands.
Thompson, Costa, Lee, Garamendi, Maritime Commission Hold Roundtable on California Agricultural Priorities and Supply Chains
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Oakland – Yesterday, Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-05), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Jim Costa (CA-16), and John Garamendi (CA-03), along with Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chair Daniel B. Maffei held a roundtable discussion with California leaders and agriculture producers to discuss supply chain disruptions in the international shipping industry and the impacts on American businesses and consumers. |
Thompson Calls for Senate Action on Background Checks and Federal Red Flag Law After St. Louis School Shooting
St. Helena – Following the tragic and preventable deadly school shooting at the Central Visual and Performing Arts in St. Louis, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson called for swift Senate action on legislation that would have prevented that shooting and many others.
USDA, Thompson, Garamendi Announce $23 Million for Local Foods in School Meals
Winters – This week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Under Secretary Jenny Moffitt and Reps. Mike Thompson and John Garamendi and Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry announced a cooperative agreement with California for more than $23 million to increase our state’s purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.
Thompson Leads Letter to President Biden Calling for Strong Response to OPEC Supply Cuts
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led 29 members of Congress on a letter to President Joe Biden in support of action to respond to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC+) supply cuts with a strategy that will lower fuel prices, strengthen our national security, and accelerate the global transition to clean energy.
Thompson, Dean Lead 118 Members on a Letter Applauding Credit Card Companies’ Decision to Implement New Merchant Category Code
Washington – Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep.
Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
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Washington – Today, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Reps. David Cicilline (RI-01) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led 135 members of Congress on a letter to President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steve Dettelbach calling for strong enforcement actions against ghost guns to stop their proliferation and protect our communities |
Thompson Releases Statement on Social Security Benefits Increase
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St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a cost-of-living adjustment of 8.7 percent next year. This adjustment will be the largest increase in benefits in more than 40 years. |
Thompson Announces $5.6 Billion for California Roads, Bridges From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that California will receive $5,616,208,254 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve and modernize roads, bridges, and tunnels across our state.
Thompson, Levin Lead Letter to FTC Demanding Investigation into Gas Price Gouging
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Mike Levin (CA-49) are leading 29 House colleagues demanding an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) into potential non-competitive practices, anti-consumer behavior, and market manipulation by California oil refineries.