Press Releases

Ways and Means Committee Passes Recovery Legislation

Jan 22, 2009 Press Release

The House Committee on Ways and Means voted today in support of a comprehensive economic recovery package to provide tax, health and unemployment relief to families while also encouraging businesses to create new jobs. Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) helped draft and voted in favor of the legislation, which passed the Committee by a vote of 24 to 13.

Response to Bush Administration Proposal for Drilling

Jan 16, 2009 Press Release

Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) scorned a draft Bush Administration proposal to open up 2 million acres off the coast of Mendocino for oil exploration in 2014. The “Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015” issued by the Minerals Management Service lays out the proposed five year plan for managing oil and gas leasing in the OCS.

Issues:

Energy & Environment

Solar Energy Legislation Introduced by Congressman Thompson

Jan 15, 2009 Press Release

Late last night Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced legislation that would encourage state and local governments to help homeowners and small businesses finance the purchase of solar technology. Under current solar tax credit laws, this type of assistance is discouraged because individuals receive a much smaller tax credit if they receive financing help from state or local governments.

Issues:

Energy & Environment

Bipartisan Children's Health Care Bill Passes House

Jan 14, 2009 Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) today joined a majority in the House of Representatives in support of bipartisan legislation to provide health care to 11 million children from working families. The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2) was approved by a vote of 289-139.

Issues:

Health Care

Congressman Thompson Advocates for Corps Funding in Stimulus

Jan 14, 2009 Press Release

As Congress readies an economic stimulus plan, Congressman Thompson (D-CA) today spoke out on the necessity of including funding for the Army Corps of Engineers. The Obama Administration's original proposal included no funding for Army Corps projects.

Issues:

Jobs & Economy

Bipartisan Call for Rural Funding in Stimulus

Jan 12, 2009 Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), Science and Technology Committee Chairman Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.), and Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA), along with 29 of their colleagues, sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) late Friday urging them to ensure that rural areas receive an

Issues:

Jobs & Economy