Thompson Statement on Speaker Pelosi’s Announcement
November 20, 2022|
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
November 19, 2022Washington – 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
November 18, 2022|
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
November 13, 2022Washington – 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
November 4, 2022|
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
November 2, 2022St. 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
October 30, 2022Winters – 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
October 30, 2022Washington – 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
October 23, 2022
Washington – Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) led 118 members of Congress on a letter written to American Express, Mastercard, and Visa in support of their decision to create a new Merchant Category Code (MCC) for firearms and ammunitions businesses.
Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
October 22, 2022|
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
October 16, 2022|
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
October 15, 2022St. 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
October 10, 2022Washington – 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.
Thompson Urges President Biden to Hold OPEC Accountable Following Decision to Slash Oil Production
October 9, 2022
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Thompson Announces Applications for Grant Programs to Increase School-Based Mental Health Providers Funding Comes From the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
October 6, 2022|
St. Helena – Today, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Department of Education is opening applications for two grant programs to increase access to mental health services for students and young people thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is the most significant gun violence prevention legislation signed into law in 30 years. |
Thompson, Wenstrup, Sewell, Smith Introduce FAIR TARIFF Act
October 2, 2022Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the FAIR TARIFF Act to improve how the United States Trade Representative (USTR) administers tariffs. This legislation would give U.S. companies fair warning of at least 60 days before retaliatory tariffs are imposed on goods.
Thompson Releases Report Highlighting Impact of Democratic Agenda on California’s Fifth District
September 29, 2022|
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released a new report from the U.S. |
Thompson Announces 2022 Napa County Public Safety Heroes
September 28, 2022Napa County – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced Deputies Brian Ringo and Joseph Schiavoni and Rodger Collinson as the 2022 Napa County Public Safety Heroes. Each year, Thompson honors law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Thompson Votes to Protect Communities and Provide Law Enforcement with Critical Resources
September 25, 2022Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted for a package of public safety bills that will help ensure that our law enforcement in small towns and communities have the necessary resources to keep our communities safe.
Thompson, Castor, Moms Clean Air Force, Student Leaders Hold Press Conference on Impact of Climate-Related Disasters on Youth Mental Health
September 25, 2022Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led a press conference to raise awareness about youth mental health as climate-related disasters impact our communities. Rep. Thompson was joined by Chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Rep. Kathy Castor, Reps. Troy Carter (LA-02) and Mike Levin (CA-49), Madigan Traversi and Giselle Perez from Schools for Climate Action, Moms Clean Air Force, and the Climate Mental Health Network.