Press Releases
Washington - Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led a group of 41 lawmakers in urging the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to cease displaying the word "Police" on jackets and vests during enforcement operations.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted against a proposal that would allow states to pull funding from Planned Parenthood and other community health centers that offer reproductive health services.
Napa, CA – Nominations are now open for Rep. Mike Thompson's (CA-05) annual Woman of the Year Awards. Each year, in honor of National Women's History Month, Thompson recognizes exceptional women across California's Fifth Congressional District for the work they do in our community. Past recipients have been philanthropists, business leaders, educators, public servants, and more.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement commending the confirmation of David Shulkin for Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs:
Washington – Following the resignation of Michael Flynn as National Security Advisor, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement:
"Michael Flynn's resignation is only a chapter in this story, not the end. His ties with Russia remain an ongoing concern. He cannot be a sacrificial lamb for an administration that has already displayed a troubling closeness with the Kremlin. We must continue the investigation into Flynn's communications with the Russian ambassador. The safety and security of Americans depends on it."
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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) cosponsored two bills to protect the rights of immigrants. The DREAMers, Immigrants, and Refugees (DIRe) Legal Aid Act would provide help the most vulnerable among us get legal assistance should they face detention or deportation. As we saw this weekend, hasty executive orders can leave even documented immigrants at risk.
Washington – Today, Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force forcefully spoke against H.J. Res. 40, which would undermine the background check system for firearm purchases by prohibiting the Social Security Administration (SSA) from reporting the names of beneficiaries who cannot responsibly own a firearm to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Washington – Today, the President announced his nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement:
"As our country faces significant challenges from gun violence to access to healthcare, we must have a Supreme Court that reflects the values and ethics of the American people. I am deeply concerned that Judge Gorsuch is out of step with our country.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) urged his colleagues in the Senate to reject the President's choice of Betsy DeVos for Secretary of the Department of Education.
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.
"These bans are not just anti-Muslim, they are anti-American," said Thompson. "Barring refugees or members of any religion runs counter to our country's principles, values, and history. I stand in strong opposition, and will do everything in my power to see they are reversed.