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Thompson Recognizes Mary Jane Bowker as 2019 Woman of the Year in Napa County Recognized for tireless efforts as an organizer and leader in Napa County
Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Mary Jane Bowker as this year’s Woman of the Year in Napa County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.