In the News
LAKEPORT— Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) made the rounds Thursday in Lake County. He visited the Judge's Breakfast at the Clearlake Community Center to update residents on legislation and other issues of importance to constituents. Later in the day, at the steps of the Lakeport Courthouse, he presented the Board of Supervisors and County officials with a $320,000 check. Rep.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson's (D-CA-5) legislation, The Crop Insurance Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2260), passed the House of Representatives Wednesday as part of the compromise long term reauthorization of the Farm Bill (H.R. 2642).
The One Hundred Thirteenth United States Congress is the next meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2013 to January 3, 2015.
The 113th United States Congress will begin on January 3, 2013. There are at least 12 new senators (3R, 8D, 1I) and 67 new representatives (29R, 38D).