Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s arrest of two journalists over their coverage of an anti-immigration enforcement protest in Minnesota:
Napa, CA – Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02), U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), and every member of the Bay Area delegation to introduce legislation to help designate the 550+ mile Bay Area Ridge Trail as a National Scenic Trail. This designation would enhance the trail’s visibility as a world-class recreation opportunity and attract new visitors, in addition to helping connect the different routes within the trail.
Woodland, CA– Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented a $375,000 Community Project Funding (CPF) check to the Yolo Food Bank in support of its Mobile Food Pantry Project, expanding access to fresh, nutritious food for families and communities across Yolo County.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) held a press conference outside the John E. Moss Federal Building, which houses Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel in Sacramento, to call for urgent oversight, transparency, and accountability of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE, warning that unchecked federal enforcement is putting lives at risk in California and across the country.
Read my statement on DOGE employees illegally accessing and sharing Social Security data:
Washington, D.C – Following the death of Renee Good at the hands of an ICE agent in Minneapolis, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) has joined Rep. Robin Kelly and 68 other Democratic colleagues to introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Washington, D.C. – In the aftermath of the Trump administration’s military strike against Venezuela, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) to support a bipartisan bill blocking the President from engaging in further hostilities within or against Venezuela without explicit authorization from Congress.
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the EPA's decision to exclude human life from cost-benefit analysis for rulemaking:
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the House's passage of the Affordable Care Act premium tax credit extension:
"I voted YES on extending the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits because we need to lower health care costs. Democrats fought to bring this extension to the floor for months, and it was our pressure that forced 17 Congressional Republicans to work with us and pass this bill in the House today. I urge our Senate colleagues to pass this bill to protect health care.
Washington – Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement marking 15 years since the shooting in Tucson, Arizona that targeted former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. Six people were killed and 14 others were injured, including Giffords.