Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax, announced that he led ten Ways and Means Democrats in demanding that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explain why the Administration has failed to release critical IRS tax return data following the 2026 filing season. The lawmakers raised concerns that the Administration is withholding information that could reveal who is benefiting from Congressional Republicans’ tax law, which disproportionately benefits wealthy Americans.
Napa, CA – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) is demanding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) provide clear guidance on how specialty crop producers will access USDA’s newly announced $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program and deliver fair assistance to farmers to offset rising fuel and production costs.
Woodland, CA – On Tuesday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) contacted Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) David Venturella to demand answers following reports that a vehicle operated by ICE personnel struck a pedestrian in Woodland.
“I demand that ICE immediately investigate this incident, fully cooperate with local law enforcement, and ensure that any individuals found to have engaged in misconduct or unlawful behavior are held accountable,” wrote Thompson.
Woodland, CA – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement today in response to reports that an ICE agent hit a person with a vehicle in Woodland:
“ICE cannot continue to terrorize our communities. I am in communication with local law enforcement, who have informed me that ICE was operating the vehicle in question and that an investigation is underway. No one is above the law. ICE’s actions have contributed to growing distrust and fear within our communities, making transparency and accountability all the more critical. Members of our community need to feel safe.”
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Health Subcommittee, announced that his colleague Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) will lead the effort to pass Rep. Doggett’s Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act in the next congress. As Rep. Doggett prepares to retire, he has tapped Thompson to carry forward this crucial legislation expanding Medicare coverage to include dental, vision and hearing benefits.
Washington - Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) and Robert Wittman (R-VA-01) introduced a resolution supporting the designation of the week beginning October 10, 2026 as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
Washington – Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson, Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, and Rep. Lucy McBath lead a bipartisan letter with 174 members calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to enforce the 1968 law which prohibits licensed gun dealers from selling handguns to 18-20-year-olds.
Northern California – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) and Rep. James Gallagher (R-CA-01) introduced their bipartisan Revitalize Rural America Act (RRAA) to jumpstart rural economies in Northern California and across our country. The RRAA will expand rural health care access, boost support for local agriculture, and help rural communities bring home more federal funding for everything from infrastructure to education.
Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined 106 colleagues in calling on Speaker Johnson to reconvene the House of Representatives to address the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence (AI).
Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined current and former Members of Congress in a court filing challenging the legality of an Executive Order by this administration seeking to exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.