Press Releases

WASHINGTON DC- Yesterday, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) voted to boost the American manufacturing industry and create new jobs by requiring Congress and the Department of Homeland Security to purchase products that are made in the United States. The two bills, the Congressional Made in America Promise Act and the Berry Amendment Extension Act, are part of a national manufacturing plan to create the high-skill, high-wage jobs of the futureâ€"promoting American competitiveness, innovation, and exports.

Congressman Thompson helped pass a bill that will protect education and create jobs while reducing deficit, and another that will protect our borders.

On the evening of July 28th, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) will host a live town hall meeting via telephone and he is inviting every resident of the 1st Congressional District to join him. Participants are encouraged to ask him questions about the issues that are important to them.

Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley), issued the following statement in response to President Obama's speech in Cairo. Congressman Thompson is a senior member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, and chairs the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced legislation that would bring tax relief to family farmers, ranchers, and open space landholders. His bill would allow family farms and ranches to pass down their land and farms and preserve California's strong agricultural heritage.

Tomorrow is known as tax day, and this year taxpayers can take advantage of more than 25 different tax cuts worth more than $800 billion passed by this Congress designed to help working families and small businesses.

“We have focused on cutting taxes for ordinary Americans,” said Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA). “And it's worked. According to IRS figures, the average tax refund this year is $3,000, which is nearly 9.4% larger than last year's average. The Recovery Act was the largest tax cut in history, and it's making a difference for working families.”

Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) joined 218 of his colleagues and voted to pass historic health care legislation. The bill will benefit small businesses and individuals, is paid for and according to the Congressional Budget Office, will reduce the deficit by $130 billion over 10 years, and $1.3 trillion over 20 years.