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Rep. Thompson presents a certificate of Congressional recognition to Dr. Renfro.
March 28, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Dr. Rhonda Renfro as this year's Woman of the Year in Solano County. In February, Thompson accepted nominations from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make an impact in our community. After careful consideration, Dr.

Issues:Civil Rights

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Rep. Thompson presents a certificate of Congressional recognition to Cakebread.
March 28, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Karen Cakebread as this year's Woman of the Year in Napa County. In February, Thompson accepted nominations from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make an impact in our community.

Issues:Civil Rights

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Rep. Thompson presents a certificate of Congressional recognition to Lyon.
March 28, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Madelene Lyon as this year's Woman of the Year in Lake County. In February, Thompson accepted nominations from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make an impact in our community.

Issues:Civil Rights

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Rep. Thompson presents a certificate of Congressional recognition to Villa  Serrano.
March 28, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Sylvia Villa-Serrano as this year's Woman of the Year in Contra Costa County. In February, Thompson accepted nominations from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make an impact in our community.

Issues:Civil Rights

March 24, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after Republicans pulled their repeal of the Affordable Care Act:

Issues:Health Care

March 24, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—senior Member of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee—spoke on the House floor against the Republican bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act. His remarks are as follows:

Issues:Health Care

March 22, 2017

Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Paul Cook (CA-08) introduced the Earthquake Mitigation Incentive and Tax Parity Act of 2017 to exclude incentives for residential seismic retrofits from federal taxation. These earthquake mitigation measures are already tax-free at the state level in California.


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Rep. Thompson stands with Democrats while Vice President Biden addresses the crowd at the Capitol.
March 22, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) joined Vice President Joe Biden and House Democrats in a press conference to highlight the impact and success of the Affordable Care Act.

Issues:Health Care

March 21, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) called for improvements to low-income housing tax credits, which encourage property owners and private investors to invest in affordable housing. Tax credits are awarded to developers, who then use them for affordable housing projects that otherwise would not be profitable because of low rents.

Issues:Housing

March 16, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—senior Member on the House Tax Subcommittee—released the following statement on the President's budget for fiscal year 2018: