Press Releases
December 3, 2009
Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced the Storage Technology of Renewable and Green Energy Act of 2009 (STORAGE Act). The STORAGE Act would provide a tax credit to individuals and businesses when they purchase energy storage systems.
Issues:Energy & Environment
December 3, 2009
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) released this statement following the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau's (TTB) approval of Calistoga, California as an American Viticultural Area (AVA):
Issues:Wine & Agriculture
November 19, 2009
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) voted to preserve seniors' access to their doctors by fixing the way Medicare pays physicians. The Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act, H.R.
Issues:Health Care
November 18, 2009
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced legislation to boost solar panel manufacturing in the United States. H.R. 4085 will offer a significant tax credit to solar manufacturers, which will stimulate job creation here in the United States. Representatives Dave Camp (R-MI), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Patrick Tiberi (R-OH) are original cosponsors of the bill.
Issues:Energy & Environment
November 7, 2009
Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) spoke on the House floor in support of H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act. His speech can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/CongressmanMThompson#p/a/u/0/GW23HDggKSc.
Below are his remarks:
Below are his remarks:
Issues:Health Care
October 29, 2009
Today House Democrats unveiled health care reform legislation that will provide access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans. The House is expected to debate and vote on the legislation next week.
Issues:Health Care
September 17, 2009
Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) joined 252 of his colleagues in voting for the bipartisan Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA- H.R. 3221). The bill will expand access to an affordable college education for more American students, while saving taxpayers $87 billion dollars.
August 27, 2009
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) announced the Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District will receive $2.25 million in funding for the replacement of the drinking water treatment facility. These funds were allocated from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
August 5, 2009
There are a lot of questions about the health care bill in Congress. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the bill that passed the Ways and Means Committee.
Question: Has Congressman Thompson read the bill?
Question: Has Congressman Thompson read the bill?
Issues:Health Care
August 4, 2009
On the evening of August 5th, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) will host a live town hall meeting via telephone to respond to overwhelming interest in the status of health care reform. Participants can ask him questions about health care reform, and the Congressman will respond live for everyone to hear.
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