Thompson and Huffman Announce Extension of Direct Housing Assistance for 2017 Fire Survivors Extension granted to those seeking aid with housing after October fires
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted an extension for the Direct Temporary Housing Program which provides affordable housing for home owners and renters who had their homes destroyed in the October 2017 fires. Thompson and Huffman wrote to FEMA asking for an extension earlier this month.
Thompson Announces 2019 Fifth Congressional District Art Competition High school students urged to submit artwork
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that he is now accepting applications for the 2019 Fifth Congressional District Art Competition, open to high school students. This annual competition showcases the artistic talents and ability of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories. All winning pieces are displayed in the United States Capitol.
Thompson Calls on Local Korean War Veterans to Come Forward to Receive Medal from South Korean Government Award commemorates sacrifice of service members in Korean War
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced plans to help Korean War veterans in Napa and Lake Counties receive a medal for their service and encouraged those former service members to contact his office. Thompson is again working with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea to facilitate presentation of the Ambassador for Peace Medal, an honor given by the South Korean government to American veterans in recognition of their service.
Thompson Introduces Resolution Recognizing Women’s History Month Acknowledges roots of national movement in Sonoma County
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced he has introduced his bipartisan National Women’s History Month Resolution. Thompson’s legislation honors women’s history and the work of so many to uncover forgotten women’s heritage. Each year Thompson introduces this bill to mark Women’s History Month and his district’s important contributions to the national effort.
Thompson and McKinley Introduce Bill to Designate World Hearing Day Bipartisan legislation acknowledges importance of hearing health
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. David McKinley (WV-01) announced they have introduced bipartisan legislation that would designate March 3 as World Hearing Day, recognizing the importance of strong hearing health and raising awareness about how to prevent deafness and promote hearing and ear care across the world.
Chairman Thompson Lauds Passage of HR8, his Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 House passes Thompson’s gun violence prevention legislation
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) lauded the House passage of H.R. 8, his Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019. This legislation expands background checks to cover all sales and represents the first major House vote on gun violence prevention legislation in 25 years.
Thompson Votes in Favor of Lands Package Includes many of Thompson’s signature conservation and sportsmen’s bills
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted in favor of S. 47, the Natural Resources Management Act, which includes a number of his signature conservation and sportsmen’s provisions that he has introduced in previous Congresses. Thompson released the below statement following his vote.
Thompson Reintroduces Landmark Conservation Package Sportsman legislation includes critical conservation provisions
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced he has reintroduced the Authorizing Critical Conservation and Enabling Sportsmen and Sportswomen Act or ACCESS Act, a resource protection package that includes key conservation legislation.
Chairman Thompson Announces Floor Vote on H.R. 8 Bipartisan Background Checks Act to get a vote next week
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, will be considered for a vote next week. This historic vote represents the first major action on gun violence in more than two decades. Thompson released the following statement regarding this announcement.
Thompson and Rooney Announce Reintroduction of Bipartisan PHONE Act Bill allows residents in disaster-impacted areas to keep phone number during rebuilding process
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Francis Rooney (FL-19) announced they have reintroduced the PHONE Act, bipartisan legislation that allows residents who lost their homes to natural disasters to retain their phone numbers at no cost to them during the rebuilding process.
Thompson Slams President’s Emergency Declaration Announcement Calls so-called crisis an unconstitutional overreach
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) denounced the President’s decision to declare a national emergency and redirect funds from military and law enforcement activities in order to build his wall on our southern border, a signature campaign promise.
Thompson’s Federal Cost Share Language Included in Spending Bill Ensures federal government covers 90 percent of debris removal costs
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his 90/10 federal cost sharing language was included in the upcoming federal funding bill. This bipartisan language requires that the federal government cover at least 90 percent of the cost for debris removal and essential assistance for 2018 federally-declared disasters in areas where there were fires.
Thompson Announces Napa County Public Safety Heroes of the Year
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced his recipients for the Fifth Congressional District’s Public Safety Hero Award. Each year, Thompson honors law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. For Napa County, Napa County Sheriff’s Deputy Steven Lombardi and Napa Fire Captain Steve Becker have been selected.
Thompson Reacts to State of the Union Address
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement in reaction to the President’s State of the Union Address.
Chairman Thompson to Bring Gun Violence Survivor and Prevention Advocate to State of the Union Dr. Sakran survived shooting, became trauma surgeon
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his guest to the State of the Union will be Dr. Joseph V. Sakran, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Associate Chief of the Division of Acute Care Surgery, and Director of Emergency General Surgery at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Sakran was nearly killed by a gunshot wound as a teenager and has spent his life working to care for trauma victims, including those injured by gun violence.
Chairman Thompson Announces Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Leadership for 116th Congress includes slate of new vice chairs and whips
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Task Force will have two new Vice Chairs and four new Whips for the 116th Congress. Thompson also released the full membership of the Task Force for the current Congress, including new members.
Thompson and Katko Reintroduce the Mental Health Access Improvement Act Bill expands Medicare for better access to mental health services
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. John Katko (NY-24) announced they have reintroduced the bipartisan and bicameral Mental Health Access Improvement Act. This bill would expand access to mental health services for seniors by allowing Medicare coverage to include marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors.
Chairman Thompson Lauds Upcoming Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention in Judiciary Committee Hearing to be held February 6
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) lauded the announcement from House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerold Nadler (NY-10) that the committee would hold a hearing entitled “Preventing Gun Violence: A Call to Action” next Wednesday, February 6 at 10am. This is the first hearing on this topic in nearly a decade and since the Democrats retook the majority. A statement from Thompson is below.
Thompson and Wittman Announce Reintroduction of North American Wetlands Conservation Act Bill helps to fund conservation projects at wetlands across our nation
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the bipartisan and bicameral reintroduction of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA), a bill that authorizes $60 million per year for wetlands conservation from 2020 to 2024. A bipartisan companion bill was also introduced in the Senate by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), John Kennedy (R-LA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Tom Carper (D-DE).
Thompson and Joyce Announce Reintroduction of Portable Fuel Container Safety Act Bill would establish safety standards to help prevent fire accidents
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Dave Joyce (OH-14) announced they have reintroduced the Portable Fuel Container Safety Act, a bill that directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to put forth a standard requiring Flame Mitigation Devices like flame arrestors to be used to prevent fire accidents.