Press Releases
April 9, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, today issued the following statement after President Obama, Majority Leader Reid, and Speaker Boehner announced an agreement to keep the government open:
“I am pleased that Congressional leaders and the president were able to avoid a government shutdown.
April 8, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today sent a letter urging the U.S. Postal Service to add the City of Ukiah's main post office to the National Register of Historic Places. Listing in the National Register would provide formal recognition of the post office's historical and architectural significance based on national standards used by every state.
April 6, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today sent a letter urging President Obama to provide California with federal disaster assistance following last month's devastating tsunami, which destroyed the harbor in Crescent City, significantly damaged the harbor in Fort Bragg, and caused over $48 million in estimated damages statewide.
April 5, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means and the Blue Dog Coalition, today issued the following statement regarding the release of House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan's budget plan, which calls for more than $6 trillion in spending cuts at the expense of American families:
“Our debt crisis is a serious problem.
March 31, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the Arcata Fire Protection District will receive $483,236 in grant funding to help recruit new volunteer firefighters in the Arcata, McKinleyville, Bayside, Manila, and Jacoby Creek communities.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
March 30, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) introduced a resolution to help increase tsunami awareness and preparedness in at-risk coastal communities. Earlier this month, tsunami waves generated by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan caused significant damage in Crescent City, Fort Bragg, Santa Cruz, and other parts of Northern California.
Issues:Energy & Environment
March 18, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that the South Coast Fire Protection District will receive $98,317 in grant funding to help local first responders obtain emergency response equipment, personal protective equipment, firefighting and emergency vehicles, and training.
March 18, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today issued the following statement strongly opposing the reintroduction of H.R. 1161, the Community Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness (CARE) Act of 2011:
“The federal government has no business picking winners and losers in the wine, beer, and distilled spirits industry.
Issues:Wine & Agriculture
March 11, 2011
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing tsunami threat to North Coast families:
“I have been in constant communication with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding the tsunami threat in Northern California.
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