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Thompson Urges “No Riders” in Appropriations Bill That Negatively Impact Gun Violence Prevention Laws Record number of bipartisan supporters on letter to Congressional leaders
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that 131 other members of both parties support his effort to prevent harmful and last-minute legislative language or riders that could undo or prevent progress on work to prevent violence.
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Thompson Announces Wounded Warrior Fellowship Available in DC, District Offices Eligible veterans are encouraged to apply
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that he will accept applications for a fellow through the House of Representatives Wounded Warrior Program. Interested applicants can apply to work in any of Thompson’s offices, including in Napa, Santa Rosa, Vallejo, and Washington, DC
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Thompson Celebrates Passage of Disaster Relief, Passenger Protections in FAA Reauthorization Provisions included assistance for fire recovery efforts
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) lauded the passage of a bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for six years that included his amendment to ensure FEMA mitigation funding can be used to help rebuild and recover from last year’s wildfires, and parts of his legislation to strengthen passenger protections.
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Thompson Recognizes Tamara Jones as 2018 Woman of the Year in Napa County Recognized for her relief efforts during 2017 fires
Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Tamara Jones as this year’s Woman of the Year in Napa County. Thompson accepted nominations in February from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make exceptional impacts in our community.
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Thompson Sponsors Legislation to Outline Limitations for use of Military Force in Middle East. Resolution limited to three years, replaces prior authorization
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), announced he would cosponsor a resolution to define limited terms for the use of military force in the Middle East.
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REPS. MIKE THOMPSON APPLAUDS INCREASED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR WILDFIRE DEBRIS REMOVAL
Washington, DC—Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) applauded the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s announcement that federal funds for October wildfire debris removal were authorized at 90 percent of total eligible costs:
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REPS. MIKE THOMPSON, JARED HUFFMAN APPLAUD INCREASED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR WILDFIRE DEBRIS REMOVAL
Washington, DC—Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Jared Huffman (CA-02) applauded the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s announcement that federal funds for October wildfire debris removal were authorized at 90 percent of total eligible costs:
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REP. MIKE THOMPSON APPLAUDS INCREASED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR WILDFIRE DEBRIS REMOVAL
Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) applauded the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s announcement that federal funds for October wildfire debris removal were authorized at 90 percent of total eligible costs
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THOMPSON ANNOUNCES LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY HEROES OF THE YEAR
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced his recipients for the Fifth Congressional District Public Safety Hero Award. This award is given to exceptional law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who perform above and beyond the call of duty. After careful consideration, Rep. Thompson selected Lake County Undersheriff Chris Macedo and Deputy Fire Chief Mike Ciancio with the Northshore Fire Protection District for their extraordinary work within Lake County.
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THOMPSON ANNOUNCES CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PUBLIC SAFETY HEROES OF THE YEAR
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced his recipients for the Fifth Congressional District Public Safety Hero Award. This award is given to exceptional law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who perform above and beyond the call of duty. After careful consideration, Rep. Thompson selected Pinole Police Detective Zachary R. Blume, California Highway Patrol Officer Chad R. Tardiff, and the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department for their extraordinary work within Contra Costa County.