Press Releases

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 5^th 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. The legislation would allow water to be pumped south from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta for as long as water is available, and it would undo the San Joaquin River restoration, an agreement to reconnect the river with the Pacific Ocean and reintroduce salmon flows.

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. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE-1), enhances conservation by incentivizing responsible farming practices.

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. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE-1), enhances conservation by incentivizing responsible farming practices.

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) released the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address to Congress:

"Tonight the President laid out a clear agenda to expand economic opportunities, create jobs and strengthen the middle class. Many of the steps being taken by President will further this agenda, and as the President said, these actions must be met by a year of action from Congress.