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.
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.
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.
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
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:
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:
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.
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.
THOMPSON ANNOUNCES SOLANO 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 Officer Craig Long, Officer Aldo Serrano, and Fire Captain Eric Strom for their extraordinary work within Solano County.
THOMPSON ANNOUNCES SONOMA 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 the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Santa Rosa Fire Department, Santa Rosa Police Department, Cotati Police Department, Kenwood Fire Protection District, Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue, Rincon Valley Fire District, Mayacamas Volunteer Fire Station, and Schell Vista Fire Department for their extraordinary work within Sonoma County.
REP. MIKE THOMPSON STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN BUDGET DEAL
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement upon voting for the bipartisan budget deal that passed by a vote of 240 – 186:
Rep. Thompson Statement on Release of Dangerous Nunes Memo
Rep. Thompson, former member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following the release of the Nunes memo:
Rep. Thompson: Nunes Memo Just One More Act in Republican circus
Rep. Thompson, former member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement regarding the Nunes memo:
REP. THOMPSON REACTS TO PRESIDENT’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
Washington, DC –Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) released this statement following the President’s State of the Union address:
Rep. Thompson Announces $425,000 Federal Grant for Greater Napa Valley Fair Housing Center
Napa, CA – Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Greater Napa Valley Fair Housing Center $425,000 in Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) grants to support its work to confront violations of the Fair Housing Act.
Rep. Thompson Co-Sponsors Legislation Designed to Improve Prescription Access for Medicare Beneficiaries
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Bill Johnson (OH-06), Ben Ray Lujan (NM-03), and David Schweikert (AZ-06) announced they have introduced H.R. 4841, the Standardizing Electronic Prior Authorization for Safe Prescribing Act, which is designed to improve access to prescription medications for Medicare beneficiaries.
Rep. Thompson Announces Intent to Vote Against Latest Continuing Resolution
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced his intent to vote against the Republicans’ latest continuing resolution (CR):
Congressmen Thompson, Rooney Establish Congressional Natural Disaster Caucus
Washington, DC – Today, Congressmen Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Tom Rooney (FL-17) formally established the new Congressional Natural Disaster Caucus.
Rep. Thompson Statement on Constituent Services and Legislation in 2017
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement about the services he provided to constituents and the legislation he sponsored in 2017:
Rep. Thompson Delivers Weekly Democratic Address
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) delivered the Weekly Democratic Address on behalf of House Democrats. In the Address, the Congressman discusses why the Republicans’ tax bill is an unfair and haphazard piece of legislation that gives massive tax breaks to the rich and to corporate interests at the expense of middle class families.