Thompson, Dean Lead 118 Members on a Letter Applauding Credit Card Companies’ Decision to Implement New Merchant Category Code
Washington – Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) led 118 members of Congress on a letter written to American Express, Mastercard, and Visa in support of their decision to create a new Merchant Category Code (MCC) for firearms and ammunitions businesses.
Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
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Washington – Today, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Reps. David Cicilline (RI-01) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led 135 members of Congress on a letter to President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steve Dettelbach calling for strong enforcement actions against ghost guns to stop their proliferation and protect our communities |
Thompson Releases Statement on Social Security Benefits Increase
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St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a cost-of-living adjustment of 8.7 percent next year. This adjustment will be the largest increase in benefits in more than 40 years. |
Thompson Announces $5.6 Billion for California Roads, Bridges From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that California will receive $5,616,208,254 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve and modernize roads, bridges, and tunnels across our state.
Thompson, Levin Lead Letter to FTC Demanding Investigation into Gas Price Gouging
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Mike Levin (CA-49) are leading 29 House colleagues demanding an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) into potential non-competitive practices, anti-consumer behavior, and market manipulation by California oil refineries.
Thompson Urges President Biden to Hold OPEC Accountable Following Decision to Slash Oil Production
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Thompson Announces Applications for Grant Programs to Increase School-Based Mental Health Providers Funding Comes From the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
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St. Helena – Today, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Department of Education is opening applications for two grant programs to increase access to mental health services for students and young people thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is the most significant gun violence prevention legislation signed into law in 30 years. |
Thompson, Wenstrup, Sewell, Smith Introduce FAIR TARIFF Act
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the FAIR TARIFF Act to improve how the United States Trade Representative (USTR) administers tariffs. This legislation would give U.S. companies fair warning of at least 60 days before retaliatory tariffs are imposed on goods.
Thompson Releases Report Highlighting Impact of Democratic Agenda on California’s Fifth District
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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released a new report from the U.S. |
Thompson Announces 2022 Napa County Public Safety Heroes
Napa County – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced Deputies Brian Ringo and Joseph Schiavoni and Rodger Collinson as the 2022 Napa County Public Safety Heroes. Each year, Thompson honors law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Thompson Votes to Protect Communities and Provide Law Enforcement with Critical Resources
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted for a package of public safety bills that will help ensure that our law enforcement in small towns and communities have the necessary resources to keep our communities safe.
Thompson, Castor, Moms Clean Air Force, Student Leaders Hold Press Conference on Impact of Climate-Related Disasters on Youth Mental Health
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led a press conference to raise awareness about youth mental health as climate-related disasters impact our communities. Rep. Thompson was joined by Chair of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis Rep. Kathy Castor, Reps. Troy Carter (LA-02) and Mike Levin (CA-49), Madigan Traversi and Giselle Perez from Schools for Climate Action, Moms Clean Air Force, and the Climate Mental Health Network.
Thompson Votes to Pass the Presidential Election Reform Act Bipartisan Legislation Ensures the Will of People is Not Overturned
Washington — Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass the Presidential Election Reform Act, a significant bipartisan bill that would reform the Electoral Count Act in the wake of the attack on the Capitol on January 6th and other illegal attempts by the former president and his allies seeking to overturn the 2020 election. The bill passed the House by a vote of 229-203. The bill now heads to the United States Senate.
Ways and Means Advances Thompson’s Bipartisan Mental Health Legislation
Washington – Today, the Committee on Ways and Means unanimously voted to pass H.R.432, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, legislation from Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. John Katko (R-NY) expanding access to mental health services for seniors on Medicare.
Thompson, Levin Lead Letter Urging CPUC Not to Undermine Solar Incentives in Updated Net Energy Metering Proposal
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Washington — Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led a Congressional letter with Rep. |
Thompson Attends White House Ceremony to Celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) attended a ceremony at the White House celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic package designed to lower costs for families and take the most significant climate action our country has ever seen. The bill was signed into law on August 16, 2022 by President Biden.
Thompson Releases Statement on Passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after it was announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away.
Thompson, Calvert Lead 25 Members of Congress on Letter to Combat Wildfires and Prepare Additional Resources
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Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Ken Calvert (CA-42), and 25 Members of Congress sent a letter to the Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland urging additional support for combating wildfires and ensuring our communities have the resources they need to suppress wildfires. |
Thompson, USDA Under Secretary Bonnie Hold Roundtable with Local Agriculture Leaders
Napa – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Robert Bonnie today hosted a roundtable for agricultural leaders and groups.
Thompson Releases Report on Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act for California’s Fifth District
St. Helena — Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released a report that showed families in our district will soon see more affordable prescription drugs for Medicare recipients and lower health insurance premiums made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act.