Press Releases
March 10, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the South Lake County Fire Protection District in Middletown will receive $724,909 in grant funding to help hire firefighters.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
March 10, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today joined other committee Democrats to introduce H.R. 992, the Building American Jobs Act of 2011. The Building American Jobs Act would extend eight bond, tax credit, and loan guarantee programs for states and municipalities, including the extremely successful Build America Bonds program.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
March 9, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), Co-Chair of the Military Veterans Caucus, today sent a bipartisan letter urging House Speaker John Boehner to allow Frank Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I, to lie in honor in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol.
Issues:Veterans
March 8, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) urged high school students in California's 1st Congressional District to enter their artwork in the 2011 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition showcases the artistic talents and abilities of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S.
Issues:Education
March 3, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), was selected to serve as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis, and Counterintelligence (THACI). As the top-ranking Democrat on the subcommittee, Rep.
Issues:Defense
March 1, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today voted for a short-term Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government operating until a compromise can be reached on a year-long funding bill.
February 19, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today voted against House passage of H.R. 1, the continuing resolution that would fund the federal government through the end of Fiscal Year 2011.
February 18, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that veteran Times-Standard natural resources reporter and columnist John Driscoll is joining his Eureka-based staff as a district representative for Humboldt and Del Norte counties.
Issues:Energy & Environment
February 18, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today honored former Eureka Mayor Sam Sacco by calling in to a post office dedication in his name. Rep. Thompson had planned to attend the Eureka event in person, but was unable to do so due to ongoing votes in Washington, D.C. Last year, Rep.
February 16, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today condemned the impact of the House Republican continuing resolution on Northern California's economy and water resources. If passed, H.R. 1 would strip funding for important state water initiatives, including the federal regulations protecting salmon.