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Thompson-Smith Bill to Provide Relief to Employers Passed by House of Representatives

Washington – Last night, the Employer Reporting Improvement Act – bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Adrian Smith (R-NE) – was passed by a strong, bipartisan vote in the House of Representatives.

Thompson, House Veterans to Hold Press Conference on Gun Violence Prevention

Washington – On Thursday, June 22 at 12:00pm ET, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Members of Congress who are veterans will hold a press conference on gun violence prevention.

Thompson Applauds Announcement of Over $600 Million in Funding for Climate Resilience

St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement after President Joe Biden and California Governor Gavin Newsom announced over $600 million from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is being rolled out to communities throughout California and across the country for climate resilience projects.

Thompson, Pelosi, Kounalakis, Members of Congress, and Gun Violence Prevention Advocates to Host Press Event

San Francisco – On Friday, June 16th, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Lt. Governor Eleni Kounalakis, members of the Bay Area Congressional delegation, and gun violence prevention advocates will host a press conference marking National Gun Violence Awareness Month.

Bicameral, Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Prepare Homeowners for Natural Disasters

Washington – Today, Representatives Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) and Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) introduced the bicameral, bipartisan Disaster Mitigation and Tax Parity Act, legislation that will exempt from federal taxes rebates that homeowners receive for hardening their homes against natural disasters. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) led the Senate companion bill.

Thompson, McBath, Clyburn, Jeffries Announce Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Strategy

Washington – Today, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Task Force Vice Chair Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-07), Assistant Democratic Leader Jim Clyburn (SC-06), and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) announced a legislative strategy on gun violence prevention. Reps.

Thompson, Bera, Bonta, Aguiar-Curry, Steinberg Yolo County Leaders to Hold Gun Violence Awareness Event in Davis

Davis – On Friday, June 16th, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Rep. Ami Bera (CA-06), Attorney General Rob Bonta, Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, and local leaders will host a Gun Violence Awareness Day of Action event at Davis Central Park in Davis, CA from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

TODAY: Thompson, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to Hold Forum on Impact of Gun Violence

Washington – Today, Monday, June 5th, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) is holding a forum to engage on a wide range of gun violence prevention issues facing our country.

Thompson Announces New Staff Serving Solano County

Vacaville – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Kimberly (Kim) Fu will be joining his office to serve as a Field Representative for Solano County.

Thompson Speaks on House Floor to Call Out Dangerous Impact of a Default on Veterans

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined fellow Democrats on the House Floor to call out the dangerous impact that a default would have on our country’s veterans.

Thompson Releases Statement in Commemoration of One Year Since Uvalde Massacre

Washington – Today, Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task ForceRep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, where 19 children and 2 teachers were murdered.

Thompson Applauds USDA Rollout of $3.7 Billion for Agricultural Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement after the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $3.7 billion for the Emergency Relief Program and the Emergency Livestock Relief Program.

Thompson, Graves Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Authorize Electronic Duck Stamp

Washington – This week, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Rep. Garrett Graves (LA-06) introduced bipartisan legislation, the “Duck Stamp Modernization Act,” to authorize electronic duck stamps.

Thompson Announces Overall Winner, Napa County Finalist for 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California’s Fourth District

St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Katherine Dowling, a junior at Davis Senior High School, was chosen as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California’s Fourth District. Vivian Barrett from Napa High School was named as the Napa County finalist.

Thompson Announces Overall Winner, Sonoma County Finalist for 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California’s Fourth District

St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Katherine Dowling, a junior at Davis Senior High School, was chosen as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California’s Fourth District. Catherine Li from Maria Carrillo High School was named as the Sonoma County finalist.

Thompson Announces Winner of 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California’s Fourth District

St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Katherine Dowling, a junior at Davis Senior High School, was chosen as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition from California’s Fourth District.

ICYMI: Fox News Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Measures

Washington – Today, Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task ForceRep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) highlighted a recent Fox News poll that shows that the American people overwhelmingly support gun violence prevention measures that will help save lives and keep our communities safe.

Thompson, Jeffries, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force to Hold Press Conference on Gun Violence Prevention Legislative Efforts

Washington – On Thursday, April 27th, Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) will host a press conference on gun violence prevention legislation.

Thompson Honors Janelle Sellick as 2023 Napa County Climate Crisis Champion

Napa - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Janelle Sellick as the 2023 Napa County Climate Crisis Champion for California’s Fourth District.

Thompson Honors Valeria Cantor Méndez as 2023 Yolo County Climate Crisis Champion

Yolo - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Valeria Cantor Méndez as the 2023 Yolo County Climate Crisis Champion for California’s Fourth District.