Thompson, 44 California Members Condemn President’s Language on California Wildfires Urge him to retract false claims
Washington –Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and 44 other Members of the California delegation – including Representatives Maxine Waters (CA-43), Anna Eshoo (CA-18), Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Zoe Logfren (CA-19), Brad Sherman (CA-30), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Grace Napolitano (CA-07), Susan Davis (CA-53), Adam Schiff (CA-28), Linda T. Sanchez (CA-38), Jim Costa (CA-16), Doris Matsui (CA-06), Jerry McNerney (CA-09), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Judy Chu (CA-27), John Garamendi (CA-03), Karen Bass (CA-37), Ami Bera (CA-07), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Scott Peters (CA-52), Raul Ruiz (CA-36), Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Mark Takano (CA-41), Juan Vargas (CA-51), Pete Aguilar (CA-31), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Ted Lieu (CA-33), Norma Torres (CA-35), Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Lou Correa (CA-46), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Gil Cisneros (CA-39), TJ Cox (CA-21), Josh Harder (CA-10), Katie Hill (CA-25), Mike Levin (CA-49), Katie Porter (CA-45), and Harley Rouda (CA-48) – slammed the President’s false and defamatory statements on Twitter about the California wildfires.
Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 Bill expands background checks to be universal
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05), Congressman Pete King (NY-02), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Jerry Nadler (NY-10), Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), House Judiciary Subcommittee Chairwoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18), Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18), Congresswomen Robin Kelly (IL-02), Congressman Fred Upton (MI-06), Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Congressman Chris Smith (NJ-04) announced the introduction of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, legislation that requires background checks on all firearm sales
Thompson Sworn in to Serve California’s 5th Congressional District Applauds historic Democratic majority
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) was sworn in to serve as the Member of Congress representing California’s Fifth Congressional District and celebrated the historic majority’s priorities for the coming session.
Thompson Slams President’s Shutdown Urges him to accept compromise CR, reopen government immediately
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement in reaction to the President forcing a partial government shutdown.
Thompson Responds to Administration’s Rule banning Bump Stocks Calls for full legislative action to ban conversion devices
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) responded to the news that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has issued a rule banning both the production and distribution of bump stock devices that turn semi-automatic rifles into fully automatic rifles.
Thompson Marks Six Years Since Sandy Hook Shooting Vows action in new Congress to address gun violence
Washington – Today Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
Thompson Announces Member-Elect Sherrill to Join Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Member-Elect Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) has joined the Task Force for the 116thCongress
Thompson Announces Member-Elect Malinowski to Join Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Member-Elect Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) has joined the Task Force for the 116th Congress.
Thompson Announces Member-Elect Pressley to Join Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Member-Elect Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) has joined the Task Force for the 116th Congress.
Thompson Announces Member-Elect Rose to Join Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Member-Elect Max Rose (NY-11) has joined the Task Force for the 116th Congress.
Thompson Announces Member-Elect Neguse to Join Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Member-Elect Joe Neguse (CO-02) has joined the Task Force for the 116th Congress.
Thompson Announces Member-Elect Stanton to Join Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Member-Elect Greg Stanton (AZ-09) has joined the Task Force for the 116th Congress
Thompson Announces Member-Elect Hayes to Join Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Member-Elect Jahana Hayes (CT-05) has joined the Task Force for the 116th Congress.
Thompson and Langevin Slam Air Force’s Failure to Submit Information on Sutherland Springs Shooter to FBI
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, and Rep. Jim Langevin (RI-02), a senior member of the House on Armed Services Committee, responded to a Department of Defense’s (DOD) Investigator General (IG) report on the shooting at the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Thompson Announces Expansion of American Canyon Post Office Enlargement to be completed in early 2019
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced a plan has been finalized to expand the American Canyon Post Office by 700 square feet. Construction will begin in January and last around three months. The Post Office will stay open throughout the duration of the expansion.
Thompson Announces Member-Elect Dean to Join Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Member-Elect Madeleine Dean (PA-4) has joined the Task Force for the 116th Congress
Thompson Announces Member-Elect Mucarsel-Powell to Join Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Member-Elect Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26) has joined the Task Force for the 116th Congress
Thompson Announces Member-Elect Rouda to Join Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Member-Elect Harley Rouda (CA-48) has joined the Task Force for the 116th Congress.