Press Releases
North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) has introduced a bill that will permanently prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coasts of Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. The Northern California Ocean and Coastal Protection Act (H.R. 2758) provides protection to the unique and productive marine environment along Northern California's outer continental shelf.
Bill Commemorates the 15th Anniversary of National Trails Day
Today, the House passed a bill by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) honoring the 15th anniversary of National Trails Day. National Trails Day, which occurs annually on the first Saturday of June, is a national recognition of our country's 200,000 miles of trails. Thompson's bill (H.Res.401) celebrates trails for providing Americans with recreational and educational activities on our public lands.
Following the president's signature on emergency disaster relief for the Pacific salmon industry, North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson quickly assembled Members of Congress from California and Oregon to ensure the funding is promptly distributed.
Today, the House of Representatives passed a bill that included emergency funding for the 2006 Pacific salmon fisheries disaster, rural schools and several other top-priority domestic needs. This is the final version of the emergency supplemental funding bill; after approval from the Senate, it will be sent to the president for his signature.
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) released the following statement today after his vote on the Iraq emergency supplemental spending bill, which did not include benchmarks nor a timeline for ending the war:
Vietnam veterans Reps. Mike Thompson and Sam Johnson team up to suspend Medicare regulation that puts medical practices and patients at risk
Today, the House passed a bill (HR 2429) to help physicians maintain their medical practices at home while serving their country overseas in the Guard or the Armed Forces Reserve.
Thompson's Provision in Defense Bill Increases Accountability of Contractors in Iraq and Afghanistan
Gang members are taking combat training back to the streets, putting law enforcement and civilians at risk
Reps. Thompson and Nunes introduce the “Energy Conservation through ‘Smart Meters’ Act.†Consumers should have real-time information about electricity usage.
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA) today announced the introduction of the Energy Conservation through ‘Smart Meters' Act. The legislation would create a special tax incentive for the installation of energy management devices - known as smart meters.
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