Press Releases
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced the introduction of a resolution alongside Reps. Steve Horsford (NV-04), Barbara Lee (CA-12), John Garamendi (CA-08), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33), and Jim Costa (CA-21) to mark the 15-year anniversary of Outdoor Afro, a national not-for-profit organization connecting Black Americans with nature and outdoor recreation.
Washington – Today, Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) announced the introduction of the Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enroll additional agricultural lands in the Farm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP).
Washington – Today, Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that the City of Santa Rosa has been awarded a $166,875 microgrant by the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program to improve officer recruitment, retention, and workforce diversity at the Santa Rosa Police Department.
St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry released an invitation to local high school students to join their 2024-2025 Student Leadership Council.
Washington – Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Dwight Evans (D-PA), David Valadao (R-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Max Miller (R-OH) announced the introduction of H.R. 9263, the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act. The bipartisan legislation provides tax incentives to accelerate the deployment of innovative farming technologies for U.S. specialty crop producers.
Washington – Today, Representative Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) released the below statement at the start of the House and Senate’s October district work period:
“The Bipartisan Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act remains a priority for both of us. We continue to work closely together to get this passed into law.
“It’s my heartfelt sorrow to share that after a long battle with cancer, our dear friend, colleague, and public servant Brad Onorato passed away today. Brad was an incredible public servant to our community and a vital member of Team Thompson for the last 34 years. Brad was a valuable asset and incredibly important member of our team, serving the people of the Fourth District with dedication and care. But more important, Brad was family. Brad loved our district and public service as much as we loved him.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), Doris Matsui (CA-07), John Curtis (UT-03), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced their introduction of a bipartisan resolution declaring the week of September 15, 2024, as Telehealth Awareness Week.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04)announced that a bipartisan group of 78 Members of Congress have joined him in urging Senate Leaders Schumer, Wyden, McConnell, and Crapo to take up the Bipartisan Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). He also announced today that the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) Action has endorsed the bill.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced $250,000 in community project funding for Harmony Village, the City of Vacaville and Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing project, has been included in appropriations legislation and passed out of committee.