Press Releases
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his legislation providing a plan to restore land on Mare Island that the U.S. Navy previously used as a firing range passed as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. Thompson's legislation requires the Navy to fill depressions left in the earth and provide for environmental mitigation, offering a chance for the area to be open for further economic development for the city of Vallejo.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), a Vietnam combat veteran, joined other military veteran members of Congress, including Rep. Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Rep. Ted Lieu (CA-33), Rep. Anthony Brown (MD-04), and Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) in denouncing the President's rhetoric at a summit with Putin in Helsinki.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) slammed Republican efforts in a House Ways and Means Committee markup to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by repealing the employer mandate, undermining access to care for patients with pre-existing conditions, and ignoring the long-term impact of Administration-led sabotage of our health care system.
Napa – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) sent the following letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar following the Department's decision to deny his request to visit children detention facilities in our region despite following HHS' protocol. Thompson has been attempting to visit these facilities to check on the well-being of recently separated children under the Administration's so-called "zero tolerance policy" and to ensure their prompt reunification with their families. Text of the letter is as follows:
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that AMVETS (American Veterans) has endorsed his bipartisan bill to repair the Mare Island Cemetery. AMVETS has more than 250,000 members across our nation and has served veterans and their families for more than 70 years.
Washington – Today Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-05), Doris Matsui (CA-06), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), and Brad Sherman (CA-30) released the following joint statement after visiting a facility in Virginia that houses children separated from their parents at the border as a result of the Administration's "zero tolerance" policy.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that he is now accepting nominations for our nation's military service academies from students ages 17-23 from California's Fifth Congressional District. Schools requiring nominations include the United States Air Force Academy, United States Merchant Marine Academy, United States Military Academy at West Point, and the United States Naval Academy.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) along with 25 faith leaders from around California's Fifth Congressional District, released the following statement condemning in the strongest terms the Administration's directive that separates children from their families at the border. Text of the statement, including signatories, is as follows:
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced his 2018 Summer Reading Challenge for students through eighth grade in California's Fifth Congressional District.
"Reading helps students explore new topics, expand their interests, and ensure they are developing academically. That's why I am thrilled to announce my 2018 Summer Reading Challenge," said Thompson. "Students will be challenged to read throughout the summer and recognized for their dedication. I encourage all young people throughout our district to participate!"
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded Napa County $15 million in federal funding for runway repairs at the Napa County Airport.