Press Releases

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement on the House’s passage of a Continuing Resolution:  

“Tonight, I voted to avoid a potentially disastrous government shutdown ahead of the holidays.  

“Since October, Democrats and Republicans negotiated in good faith to develop a bipartisan bill to fund our government. Republicans set the total amount of funding in the bill. Yet hours before we were set to pass that bill, Elon Musk and President-elect Trump intervened to kill it.

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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that President Biden has signed the bipartisan Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863) into law. The bill includes Rep. Thompson’s legislation that exempts thousands of qualified wildfire victims in California from having to pay federal income tax on their settlement money or pay tax on attorney fees included in the settlement. This relief applies retroactively to qualified victims.

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he voted to pass the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA), bipartisan legislation that will authorize the Army Corp of Engineers to make crucial investments in America's ports, inland waterways, flood management systems, ecosystems, and other water resources infrastructure. 

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01), Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-07), Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) announced they led a letter signed by 100 Members of Congress and Senators to House and Senate leadership urging them to extend telehealth coverage benefits so that all Medicare beneficiaries retain access to these services. Without an extension by December 31st, seniors on Medicare would lose access to critical telehealth services.

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) announced the Senate’s unanimous vote to pass the bipartisan Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). The bill includes Rep. Thompson’s legislation that will exempt thousands of qualified wildfire victims in California from having to pay federal income tax on their settlement money or pay tax on attorney fees included in the settlement.

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in support of our immigrant community in California’s Fourth Congressional District:

“Immigrants are our neighbors and colleagues, soldiers and first responders, doctors and lawyers, farmers, entrepreneurs, teachers and so much more. Our nation would not be the powerhouse of the world without immigrants’ countless contributions to the United States’ history, culture, and economy.

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) voted to pass the America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024. This comprehensive legislation will enhance the preservation of America's natural resources, wildlife, and habitats. Thompson served as an original co-sponsor for this legislation in the House of Representatives.