Press Releases
April 22, 2009
Today, Representative Mike Thompson (D-North Coast) introduced bipartisan legislation to protect and restore the healthiest remaining wild Pacific salmon ecosystems in North America. A companion bill was introduced earlier this month by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), with co-sponsorship from the entire West Coast Senate delegation.
Issues:Energy & Environment
April 21, 2009
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA01) launched an interactive Google Map on his web site (https://mikethompson.house.gov/) to highlight the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 at work in our district. The map reflects funding that has been announced to date, and it will be updated continuously.
March 31, 2009
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced a bill that will aid in the protection of thousands of acres of our nation's shrinking agricultural lands and open space. The bill will permanently allow landowners to get significant tax deductions if they place a conservation easement on their property.
Issues:Energy & Environment
March 30, 2009
Congressman Mike Thompson is pleased to announce the annual Congressional Art Competition. He invites all high school students in the First Congressional District to submit their original artwork for consideration.
Issues:Education
March 27, 2009
After receiving the finalized data, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) reflected on the successful telephone town hall held Wednesday night. Over 9,100 constituents in the First District participated in the town hall.
March 23, 2009
On the evening of March 25th, 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 will be able to ask Congressman Thompson about issues that impact the 1st District and our nation and he will respond on-the-spot for all to hear.
March 19, 2009
Today the House of Representatives passed legislation that would impose a stiff penalty on bonuses given by companies such as AIG that received government rescue funds. Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) joined a bipartisan group of members voting for H.R. 1586, which passed the House by a vote of 328-93.
Issues:Fiscal Responsibility
March 18, 2009
Today the Ways and Means Committee introduced legislation to tax bonuses given by companies such as AIG that received government rescue funds.
Issues:Fiscal Responsibility
March 17, 2009
Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) introduced the “Taxpayer Protection Act,” which would impose a 90 percent tax on all bonuses paid by businesses such as AIG that received rescue money from the government.
March 17, 2009
Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) warned homeowners to avoid scams that offer phony promises to pay off loans or charge high fees for non-essential services to homeowners looking to avoid foreclosure. The Congressman urged constituents to contact a free local government-approved housing counseling agency instead of companies that charge money for foreclosure assistance.
Issues:Jobs & Economy