Press Releases
February 21, 2013
Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-5) and Paul Gosar (AZ-4) today introduced H.R. 750, a bipartisan measure to honor Former Secretary of the Interior Stewart L. Udall with the Congressional Gold Medal for his years of public service. Secretary Udall was a champion for the environment and conservation, a civil rights activist, an advocate for Native American rights, and a supporter for the arts.
February 20, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), today released the statement below following a HPSCI trip to Israel and Palestine.
“With the President coming to Israel next month, this is an important time for the region. Our relationship with Israel is as strong as it has ever been. There is unprecedented transparency, information sharing and cooperation between both nations.
“With the President coming to Israel next month, this is an important time for the region. Our relationship with Israel is as strong as it has ever been. There is unprecedented transparency, information sharing and cooperation between both nations.
February 15, 2013
A broad coalition of groups back the House's Gun Violence Prevention Task Force's Policy Principles. The task force, chaired by Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released a comprehensive set of policy principles that both respect the Second Amendment and will reduce gun violence last week. The complete set of principles can be seen here.
February 14, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, discusses gun violence prevention with NBC's Tom Brokaw. Thompson is a gun owner, hunter, former co-chair of the Congressional Sportsman Caucus, supporter of the Second Amendment and a combat veteran who carried an assault rifle in Vietnam. Click below for the conversation.
February 13, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) was today reappointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI).
“It is a high honor to once again be appointed to serve on the House Intelligence Committee,” said Thompson. “Strong, viable intelligence is the most effective way to keep America safe. I look forward to continuing my work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to strengthen our Intel community and make sure they have the resources they need to keep Americans safe.”
“It is a high honor to once again be appointed to serve on the House Intelligence Committee,” said Thompson. “Strong, viable intelligence is the most effective way to keep America safe. I look forward to continuing my work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to strengthen our Intel community and make sure they have the resources they need to keep Americans safe.”
February 12, 2013
House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today released a letter signed by more than 50 constitutional law experts written and organized by leading members of the American Constitution Society (ACS) and a memo commissioned by the Center for American Progress (CAP) and the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, (LCPGV) which each highlight that laws aimed at reducing gun violence and respect for the Second Amendment are not mutually exclusive.
February 12, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement in response to the State of the Union.
“The state of our union is getting stronger, but we have more work to do. Whether it's creating jobs, getting our fiscal house in order, fixing our broken immigration system, or putting policies in place that respect the Second Amendment while also reducing gun violence, our nation faces big challenges. We won't overcome these challenges as Democrats versus Republicans - we must meet them together as Americans.
“The state of our union is getting stronger, but we have more work to do. Whether it's creating jobs, getting our fiscal house in order, fixing our broken immigration system, or putting policies in place that respect the Second Amendment while also reducing gun violence, our nation faces big challenges. We won't overcome these challenges as Democrats versus Republicans - we must meet them together as Americans.
February 11, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today announced that he will host Elvin Daniel of McHenry, Illinois as his guest at the State of the Union on Tuesday night. Elvin's sister, Zina Daniel, was shot and killed by her husband inside the Azana Salon and Spa in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Two others were killed and four were injured in the shooting. Since Zina's murder, Elvin has dedicated himself to helping other victims of gun violence. Elvin is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA).
February 8, 2013
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) . Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S (R - AZ), Joe Heck (R-NV) and Jared Polis (D-CO) today introduced The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, H.R. 596, legislation that streamlines permitting for renewable energy projects on public lands.
February 7, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, today announced the task force's comprehensive set of policy principles designed to reduce gun violence while respecting the 2nd Amendment Rights of law-abiding Americans.