Press Releases

Rep. Mike Thompson Urges President to Provide Disaster Assistance for Communities Battered by March Storms

May 5, 2011

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Congressman Wally Herger (R-CA) today led a bipartisan letter to President Obama urging him to provide federal disaster assistance for California communities battered by the recent March storms. Between March 15 and 27, a series of storms swept across Northern California, causing significant damage in Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino counties.

Reps. Mike Thompson and Geoff Davis Introduce Commercial Vehicle Safety Bill

May 4, 2011

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Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Congressman Geoff Davis (R-KY) today introduced H.R. 1706, the Commercial Motor Vehicle Advanced Safety Technology Tax Act of 2011. This bipartisan legislation would provide owners of commercial trucks, buses, and commercial motor vehicle fleets with a tax credit to make proven advanced safety technologies affordable for purchase.

Rep. Mike Thompson Issues Statement on Death of Osama Bin Laden

May 2, 2011

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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, today issued the following statement regarding the death of Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden:

"Tonight, President Obama confirmed that Osama Bin Laden, the leader of Al Qaeda and mastermind of the 9/11 attacks, was killed by U.S. forces in Pakistan.

Issues:Defense

Rep. Mike Thompson Issues Statement on Earth Day

April 22, 2011

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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today issued the following statement on Earth Day:

Issues:Energy & Environment

Rep. Mike Thompson Applauds New Airline Passenger Protections

April 20, 2011

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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today applauded U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and the Department of Transportation (DOT) for introducing tough new airline passenger protections, including a rigorous ban on lengthy tarmac delays. In the event of a delay, airlines would be required to provide passengers with adequate food and water, and working restrooms.

Rep. Mike Thompson Announces Federal Disaster Assistance for Del Norte, Santa Cruz

April 18, 2011

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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that President Obama has approved federal disaster assistance for Del Norte and Santa Cruz counties following last month's devastating tsunami. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is still reviewing Governor Brown's requests for other affected communities. After receiving news of the federal disaster declaration, Rep.

Rep. Mike Thompson Statement on 'Tax Day'

April 15, 2011

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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today issued the following statement in advance of “Tax Day,” which marks the date that individual income tax returns are due to the federal government.

Issues:Fiscal ResponsibilityJobs & Economy

Rep. Mike Thompson: '2012 Budget Plan Cuts Safety Net for America's Most Vulnerable'

April 15, 2011

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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today issued the following statement on House passage of the majority party's budget proposal:

“Earlier this week, I supported a bipartisan bill to fund the government through Fiscal Year 2011 in an effort to avert a government shutdown, which would have seriously hurt our country's ongoing economic recov

Issues:Fiscal ResponsibilityHealth CareJobs & Economy

Rep. Mike Thompson Applauds New E-Waste Recycling Initiative

April 13, 2011

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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today applauded the Consumer Electronics Association, Best Buy, Panasonic, Sony, Toshiba, and other consumer electronics industry leaders for launching a new electronics recycling program to minimize e-waste.

Issues:Energy & EnvironmentJobs & Economy

Opening Statement of Intelligence Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Thompson

April 13, 2011

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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), the Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's Subcommittee on Terrorism, HUMINT, Analysis, and Counterintelligence, today delivered the following opening statement at an open hearing regarding political and religious groups in the Middle East, including the Muslim Brotherhood:

“Thank you, Madame Chair.

Issues:Defense