Press Releases

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today voted against H.R. 9, the so-called “Small Business Tax Cut Act.” The legislation, introduced by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (VA-7) is unpaid for, would add $46 billion to the deficit.

“This bill will do nothing to create jobs and adds $46 billion to the deficit,” said Thompson. “Instead of spending $46 billion of borrowed money on tax breaks we can't afford, we should help small businesses by investing in job creation so folks can afford the goods and services our small businesses provide.”

High school students in California's 1st Congressional District are reminded that the deadline to participate in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition is Friday, April 20. The winning artwork from Rep. Thompson's district will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. In addition, the grand prize winner will be flown with a guest to Washington, D.C. to attend an awards ceremony in June.

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today said that an American Fisheries Society (AFS) review of two agreements that would demolish four Klamath River dams and restore large portions of the Klamath basin shows that legislation to implement those pacts is the best way forward to recovering struggling salmon and other fish populations.

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-01) today announced a $445,331 federal grant that will help provide permanent housing and support to veterans in Sonoma County. The grant, provided through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be awarded to the Santa Rosa VA Outpatient Clinic. The funds will be used as vouchers to provide rental assistance for homeless and disabled veterans.

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-01) today announced a $108,210 federal grant that will help provide permanent housing and support to veterans on the North Coast. The grant, provided through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be awarded to the Ukiah VA Outpatient Clinic. The funds will be used as vouchers to provide rental assistance for homeless and disabled veterans.

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced $739,800 in federal grants for the Eureka Fire Department. The grants were awarded through The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Eureka Fire Department (EFD) will use the grant to purchase a new ladder truck.

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that Open Door Community Health Centers has been awarded $396,815 through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for treatment of patients living with HIV.

“The HIV services provided by Open Door Community Health Centers are an indispensible part of health care in Humboldt and Del Norte counties,” Thompson said. “Some of our most vulnerable patients will get the care they need through this program.”

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the Yountville Veterans Home Post Office will remain open despite having been considered last year for closure by the United States Postal Service (USPS). Last July, the post office was included on a list of approximately 3,700 others being considered for closure by the USPS. Thompson, who represents the Yountville veterans home, led the effort against its closure.