Press Releases

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) cosponsored a bill to overturn and defund the President's executive orders banning refugees and those from Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.

Washington – Today, the White House announced it was ending outreach on enrolling in health insurance through HealthCare.gov. Open enrollment lasts through January 31^st, and has traditionally been a time when interest in coverage surges. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement:

Washington - Today the President signed an executive action to force American taxpayers to pay for a wall along the Mexico border. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement:

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) denounced the President's executive action to reinstate the global gag rule. This rule prevents the United States from providing aid to foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that engage in abortion services or advocacy with non-U.S. funds, depriving vulnerable women across the world of access to critical medical services.

Washington – Today, Congressional Wine Caucus Co-Chair Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-05) applauded a new trade enforcement action to ensure both imported and local wines have equal access to grocery store shelves in Canada. Currently in British Columbia, only wines produced in the province can be sold on grocery store shelves.

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted against S.Con.Res.3, a budget resolution that begins the process to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) spoke on the House floor in defense of the Affordable Care Act.

Washington – Yesterday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) won a spot on the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health. The subcommittee has jurisdiction over healthcare, health delivery systems, and health research.