Press Releases
September 29, 2010
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA01) testified before the House Judiciary Committee on the harmful effects H.R. 5034, the "Comprehensive Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness (CARE) Act of 2010,” would have on the wine industry. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
Good afternoon Chairman Conyers, Ranking Member Smith, Members of the Committee and colleagues. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today.
Good afternoon Chairman Conyers, Ranking Member Smith, Members of the Committee and colleagues. I appreciate the opportunity to testify today.
Issues:Wine & Agriculture
September 29, 2010
The House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Mike Thompson's resolution recognizing the service of the military medical and air crews in helping our wounded soldiers make the trip home. The Air Force's Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) flights help guarantee our wounded service men and women are quickly reunited with their families and given the best medical care.
September 23, 2010
Congressman Mike Thompson announced that several important consumer protection features of health reform are set to go into effect today, six months after the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. These provisions seek to end insurance company abuses, and put consumers and their doctors back in control of their health care.
Issues:Health Care
September 23, 2010
Today, Congressman Thompson voted in favor of the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297) which passed the House of Representatives by a 237- 187 vote. This bill will expand much needed lending to millions of small businesses across the country and offers tax incentives to help small businesses.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
September 16, 2010
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.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
August 10, 2010
Congressman Thompson helped pass a bill that will protect education and create jobs while reducing deficit, and another that will protect our borders.
Issues:Health CareJobs & Economy
July 21, 2010
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.
July 15, 2010
Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) was joined by 29 other members of Congress in introducing legislation to protect clean energy initiatives that are important to homeowners in California and the rest of the country. The "PACE Assessment Protection Act of 2010" would order lenders to adopt standards that support Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs, rather than stymie green energy efforts.
Issues:Energy & Environment
June 4, 2010
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
Issues:Defense
June 3, 2010
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.