Thompson: Tax Reform Should Be for the Middle Class
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—senior Member of the House Ways & Means Committee—wrote about his goals for tax reform in The Hill.
Thompson, Democrats File Discharge Petition to Form Independent Commission on President’s Ties with Russia
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) signed a discharge petition to force a vote on HR 356, a bipartisan bill that would establish an outside, independent commission to investigate the President’s ties to Russia
Thompson on Firing of FBI Director Comey
Washington - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement on the President's decision to remove Director James Comey from his position at the FBI:
Thompson Announces 2017 Summer Reading Challenge
Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the start of the Summer Reading Challenge. Open to students from pre-K through the 8th grade, the Challenge encourages kids in our district to read as many—or all—of the books on theLibrary of Congress and American Library Association’s Summer Reading List.
Thompson Condemns Healthcare Repeal Votes No on Bill That Rips Coverage from 24 Million Americans, Raises Costs, & Removes Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted against the Republicans’ American Health Care Act (AHCA), which repeals key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill was previously introduced in March, when the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated it would cost 24 million Americans their health coverage.
Thompson Votes for Bipartisan Budget Increases Funding for Medical Research, Maintains Funding for Background Checks, Blocks Funds for a Border Wall
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted for a bipartisan omnibus bill to avert a disastrous government shutdown. The compromise includes robust funding to treat and prevent devastating illnesses, maintain our background check system for gun purchases, combat the opioid epidemic, and more.
Thompson, Ros-Lehtinen Propose Immigration Reforms for Non-Citizen Military Personnel and Their Families
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-05) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-27) introduced the Support and Defend Our Military Personnel and Their Families Act.
Thompson Joins Gabby Giffords, Activists to Demand Congress Take Action to Prevent Gun Violence
Washington – Today, Mike Thompson (CA-05), Chairman of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, joined Fmr. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, lawmakers, and activists to demand action from Congress.
Thompson Warns: If President Repeals ACA, Healthcare Costs Could Rise Sharply In Contra Costa County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) on the impact of the Republican healthcare repeal on California.
Thompson Warns: If President Repeals ACA, Healthcare Costs Could Rise Sharply In Lake County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) on the impact of the Republican healthcare repeal on California. CBPP found that the Republicans’ repeal plan would cause health costs—including premiums, deductibles, and co-pays—to rise by an average of$4,857 per year by 2020 for Covered California enrollees in Lake County.
Thompson Warns: If President Repeals ACA, Healthcare Costs Could Rise Sharply In Solano County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) on the impact of the Republican healthcare repeal on California.
Thompson Warns: If President Repeals ACA, Healthcare Costs Could Rise Sharply In Napa County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) on the impact of the Republican healthcare repeal on California.
Thompson Warns: If President Repeals ACA, Healthcare Costs Could Rise Sharply In Sonoma County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) on the impact of the Republican healthcare repeal on California.
Thompson Introduces Bill to Designate the Janet R. Capello Post Office in Vallejo
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) introduced a bill to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 2635 Napa Street, in Vallejo, California, as the “Janet R. Capello Post Office Building.”
Thompson on President’s Executive Order to Review Berryessa Snow Mountain, Other National Monuments
Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement in response to the President’s executive order directing the Department of the Interior to review national monuments created since January 1, 1996 that span at least 100,000 acres.
Thompson Criticizes Freedom Caucus Plan to Hike Premiums for Sick Americans and Gut Essential Health Benefits
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement opposing an amendment endorsed by the Freedom Caucus and introduced by Rep. Tom MacArthur that would let states greenlight dramatic premium increases for sick Americans and gut essential health benefits like coverage of prescription drugs, mental health services, hospitalization, and other key services.
Thompson on President’s Tax Reform Outline
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement in response to the President’s recently unveiled tax plan:
Thompson, Larson Talk Social Security with Local Seniors
Napa, CA – Yesterday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) held town hall meetings in Napa and Martinez with Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) of the Social Security Subcommittee to discuss their plans to strengthen Social Security.
Thompson Discusses National Security in South Korea, Japan
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) returned from a Congressional trip to South Korea and Japan, where he met with leaders to discuss our security in the region.
Thompson Accepting Entries for 2017 Congressional Art Competition
Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced his office is now accepting entries for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. High school students from across the Fifth Congressional District have until April 26th to submit their artwork for consideration.