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June 8, 2017

Washington – Today, Former FBI Director James Comey testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee on the ongoing investigation into the Administration's alleged tied to Russia and the reasons why the President abruptly fired him last month. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—former Member of the House Intelligence Committee—released the following statement:

Issues:Defense

June 8, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement on his vote against repealing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act:


June 5, 2017
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced he had joined the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus. The Caucus was formed to find solutions to the challenges presented by our changing climate, including rising sea levels, saltwater encroachment, warmer winters, and other threats.

June 2, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—Chairman of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force—released the following statement on National Gun Violence Awareness Day:


May 31, 2017

Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the President's decision to withdraw from the landmark Paris Climate Agreement—a landmark achievement during President Barack Obama's term to combat climate change:


May 25, 2017

Washington – This week, Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-05) and Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA-05) introduced H.R. 2599, the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2017.

Issues:Health Care

May 25, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) introduced a House Resolution disapproving of the President's irresponsible and negligent handling of classified information. This resolution comes in the wake of reports that the President shared critical intelligence information with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Ambassador Sergey Kislyak.

Issues:Defense

May 24, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—Senior Member of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee—released the following statement on the updated review by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) of the Republicans' repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA):

Issues:Health Care

May 24, 2017

Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-05) and Patrick Meehan (R-PA-07) rejected proposed cuts to the Land and Water Conservation Fund that were included as part of the President's budget. The Representatives released the following statement: