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November 19, 2014

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement on his appointment to the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee for the 114th Congress.


November 13, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced today that the last day to register for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance is December 29th, 2014. Disaster assistance funds are available for those in Napa and Solano Counties impacted by the August 24th earthquake.


November 10, 2014

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced that he is encouraging local schools and veterans to participate in the Veterans History Project. The Veterans History Project of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center was created by the U.S.


November 10, 2014

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), a Vietnam Veteran who served in combat with the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant/platoon leader with the 173rd Airborne Brigade where he was wounded and received a Purple Heart, released the following letter of thanks in honor of tomorrow's Veterans Day.

"Dear Friends,

Issues:Veterans

October 28, 2014

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), and Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) today announced that the Obama Administration has approved Individual Assistance (IA) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster funds for areas in Napa and Solano Counties impacted by the August 24th earthquake.


October 16, 2014

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced a $160,727 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) grant to assist homeless women veterans in Santa Rosa. The Grant and Per Diem Program (GPD) Special Need Grant is being awarded to Vietnam Veterans of California, Inc.

Issues:Veterans

October 8, 2014

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced $135,867 in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grants for the City of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County Community Development Commission.


October 6, 2014

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, bipartisan legislation authored by U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-5) and Tom Reed (R-NY-23) to improve access to quality hospice care was signed into law by President Obama at a White House ceremony.

Issues:Health Care

October 6, 2014

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today announced a $400,352 Federal grant to provide assistance to homeless veterans in Contra Costa County. The grant was awarded through The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) voucher program.

Issues:Veterans

October 3, 2014

WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today announced a $525,444 Federal grant to provide assistance to homeless veterans in Santa Rosa. The grant was awarded through The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) voucher program.

Issues:Veterans