Press Releases
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today released the following video statement on Black History Month. Video and a full transcript are below.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced today the launch of the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) academic competition, known as the House App Challenge, for the 5th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today voted against the House Majority’s California water bill, H.R. 3964.
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson’s (D-CA-5) legislation, The Crop Insurance Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2260), passed the Senate today as part of the compromise long term reauthorization of the Farm Bill (H.R. 2642) and is expected to be signed into law. The bipartisan Crop Insurance Accountability Act, co-authored by Rep.
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-5) and Anna Eshoo (CA-18) today introduced H.R. 3986, the Fair Access to Health Care Act. The legislation would expand the eligibility for premium tax credits for people living in high-cost areas who purchase health insurance through the federal and state exchanges set up by the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) and Elizabeth Esty (CT-5) today introduced a House Resolution that calls for renewed congressional action in dealing with the ever-growing impact of gun violence on American communities. The legislation is endorsed by the Newtown Action Alliance.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced a $1 million Department of Transportation grant for the California Maritime Academy based in Vallejo, California. The funding will help ensure well-educated and highly skilled U.S. Merchant Marine officers are available to meet our nation's national security and economic needs.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson's (D-CA-5) legislation, The Crop Insurance Accountability Act of 2013 (H.R. 2260), passed the House of Representatives today as part of the compromise long term reauthorization of the Farm Bill (H.R. 2642). The bipartisan Crop Insurance Accountability Act, co-authored by Rep.
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) released the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address to Congress:
Northern California Members of Congress released the following statements today in response to the California water legislation proposed by Speaker John Boehner (OH-8) and Reps. Devin Nunes (CA-22), David Valadao (CA-21) and Kevin McCarthy (CA-23).