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May 19, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax, announced legislation to prevent a sitting president from profiting from lawsuits against the United States government. The SLUSH FUND Act would tax the President’s unethical $1.776 billion slush fund meant to benefit January 6th rioters and other MAGA enablers at 100 percent, rightfully returning taxpayers’ money back to the people of the United States. 


May 15, 2026

Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), Kevin Kiley (I-CA-03), and Carol Miller (R-WV-01) introduced a tripartisan resolution to designate May 17th as Necrotizing Enterocolitis Awareness Day. Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a dangerous and deadly medical condition that often impacts infants born prematurely or with medical complications. 

Issues:Health Care

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Group photo with Rep. Thompson holding a check
May 11, 2026

Santa Rosa, CA – This week, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented a $250,000 check to the Sonoma County Community Development Commission to build a playground at the Tierra de Rosas Public Plaza in Roseland. This park is part of an affordable housing development under construction.  

Issues:Housing

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Rep. Thompson with tribe members
May 4, 2026

Upper Lake, CA - The Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Tribe announced today that Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) secured $3,150,000 for the Tribe’s Community Center Project through the Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026.  


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Rep. Thompson with 2026 Overall Art Competition Winner
May 4, 2026

Woodland, CA — Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Victoria Wang from Sonoma County was chosen as the overall winner for California’s Fourth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition. 

Issues:Education

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Rep. Thompson with 2026 Solano County art winner
May 4, 2026

Woodland, CA — Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Victoria Wang from Sonoma County was chosen as the overall winner for California’s Fourth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Lilly Bertlin was named as the Solano County finalist.

Issues:Education

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Rep. Thompson with Napa art winner 2026
May 4, 2026

Woodland, CA — Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Victoria Wang from Sonoma County was chosen as the overall winner for California’s Fourth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Jessica Hernandez Gasca was named as the Napa County finalist.

Issues:Education

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Lake County Winning Art 2026
May 4, 2026

Woodland, CA — Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Victoria Wang from Sonoma County was chosen as the overall winner for California’s Fourth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Rebecca Sanchez was named as the Lake County finalist.

Issues:Education

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Rep. Thompson with Yolo County winner 2026
May 4, 2026

Woodland, CA — Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Victoria Wang from Sonoma County was chosen as the overall winner for California’s Fourth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Abigail Chang was named as the Yolo County finalist.

Issues:Education

April 30, 2026

Washington, D.C. – For generations, Sikh Americans have served, built, led, and strengthened communities across the United States. Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined a bipartisan resolution recognizing April as Sikh History Month and honoring Sikh Americans’ faith, heritage, service, and contributions to our nation. The month provides a fitting point of recognition for Sikh history and identity, often coinciding with Vaisakhi, a defining observance that marks the founding of the Khalsa in 1699.