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April 4, 2017
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Pete King (NY-02) led 167 bipartisan Members of Congress in calling on appropriators to provide funds to strengthen our criminal background check system. Thompson and King requested funding to implement the National Instant Background Checks Systems (NICS) Improvement Amendments Act, which gives grants to states seeking to upgrade their electronic databases.

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Rep. Thompson speaks with the Congressional Sportsman’s Caucus about the importance of NAWCA.
March 31, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—Co-Chair of the Land Conservation Caucus—led an effort to support funding for the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). In a letter to Chairman Ken Calvert and Ranking Member Betty McCollum of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Interior, Thompson called attention to the importance of our wetlands in preventing flooding, reducing damage from storm surges, and mitigating the effects of soil erosion.


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Rep. Thompson presents a certificate of Congressional recognition to Mondavi’s daughter, Annie Roberts.
March 28, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Magrit Mondavi as the recipient of a special, posthumous Woman of the Year Award. In February, Thompson accepted nominations from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make an impact in our community. In light of Mondavi's lifelong devotion to our community and the arts, Thompson presented a special recognition to her daughter, Annie Roberts.

Issues:Civil Rights

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

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Ronit Rubinoff as this year's Woman of the Year in Sonoma 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, Rubinoff was selected for her work with Sonoma County Legal Aid.

Issues:Civil Rights

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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. Renfro was selected for her work as the founder and Director of Club Stride.

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. After careful consideration, Cakebread was selected for her work with the Napa Valley Vinters and her community service in the wake of the Valley Fire.

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. After careful consideration, Lyon was selected for her work with the Kelseyville Food Pantry, Redbud Audubon Society, and other charities.

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. After careful consideration, Villa-Serrano was selected for her work with the Hercules Lion Club and the Hercules Chamber of Commerce.

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