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Thompson Announces $56 Million in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for California
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that over $56 million is on the way to California from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along key roads and highways. Congressman Thompson worked to secure these investments to create good-paying jobs, improve charger access for California drivers, help protect California’s environment, and support American car manufacturers’ rapidly growing EV production.
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Congressman Mike Thompson Endorsed by Law Enforcement from Every County in Newly Drawn Fourth Congressional District
NAPA, CA – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced that he has received endorsements from law enforcement officials in every county in the newly drawn Fourth Congressional District. Sheriffs and District Attorneys from Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties who will be included in the new district are excited to see Thompson represent our region in Congress.
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House Passes Thompson’s Bill to Rename Cotati Post Office in Honor of the Pasta King, Art Ibleto
Washington – Today, the House of Representatives passed Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)’s H.R. 735, a bill to rename the Cotati Post Office in honor of Arturo L. Ibleto, the Pasta King. The City of Cotati passed a resolution requesting that Congressman Thompson introduce this bill to honor Art’s life and legacy.
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Thompson, Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Resolution To Recognize National Burn Awareness Week
Washington – This week, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Burn Awareness Week which runs from February 6, 2022 to February 12, 2022. This resolution asks local governments, health care organizations, first responders and people across the nation to commemorate National Burn Awareness Week to raise awareness about the seriousness of burn injuries and honor survivors, patients, and those who care for them.
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Thompson Leads Congressional Efforts to Recognize National Gun Violence Survivors Week
Washington – This week, House Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led over 70 members of Congress in uplifting the stories of survivors of gun violence during National Gun Violence Survivors Week. This week indicates the approximate time that gun deaths in the United States surpass the number of gun deaths experienced by peer countries in an entire calendar year.
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Thompson Votes to Super-Charge American Innovation and Competitiveness
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass the America COMPETES Act to strengthen our supply chains, bolster American manufacturing, and boost American competitiveness. This bill is a comprehensive, strategic package that will power the success of America’s workers, businesses and economy at home and position America to compete on the world stage.
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Chairman Thompson Recognizes Start of National Gun Violence Survivors Week
Washington – Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) recognized the beginning of the fourth annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week which runs from February 1 through February 7. This week indicates the approximate time that gun deaths in the United States surpass the number of gun deaths experienced by peer countries in an entire calendar year.
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Congressman Mike Thompson Endorsed by Supervisors from Every County in Newly Drawn Fourth Congressional District
NAPA, CA – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced that he has received endorsements from Supervisors in every county in the newly drawn Fourth Congressional District. Supervisors from Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties who will be included in the new district are enthusiastic about Thompson’s representation of the region.
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Thompson, Schatz, Wicker Call for Urgent Action to Permanently Expand Access to Telehealth in Medicare
Washington – This week, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Congressional leadership urging legislative action to permanently expand and extend the use of telehealth in Medicare.
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Thompson, Blumenauer, Fitzpatrick Urge Congressional Leadership to Provide Rapid Relief to Restaurants
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) sent a bipartisan letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell calling for the rapid replenishment of the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.