Press Releases
January 16, 2009
Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) scorned a draft Bush Administration proposal to open up 2 million acres off the coast of Mendocino for oil exploration in 2014. The “Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010-2015” issued by the Minerals Management Service lays out the proposed five year plan for managing oil and gas leasing in the OCS.
Issues:Energy & Environment
January 15, 2009
Late last night Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) introduced legislation that would encourage state and local governments to help homeowners and small businesses finance the purchase of solar technology. Under current solar tax credit laws, this type of assistance is discouraged because individuals receive a much smaller tax credit if they receive financing help from state or local governments.
Issues:Energy & Environment
January 14, 2009
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) today joined a majority in the House of Representatives in support of bipartisan legislation to provide health care to 11 million children from working families. The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2) was approved by a vote of 289-139.
Issues:Health Care
January 14, 2009
As Congress readies an economic stimulus plan, Congressman Thompson (D-CA) today spoke out on the necessity of including funding for the Army Corps of Engineers. The Obama Administration's original proposal included no funding for Army Corps projects.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
January 12, 2009
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA), Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.), Science and Technology Committee Chairman Bart Gordon (D-Tenn.), and Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bob Filner (D-CA), along with 29 of their colleagues, sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Minority Leader John Boehner (R-OH) late Friday urging them to ensure that rural areas receive an
Issues:Jobs & Economy
January 6, 2009
Issues:Energy & Environment
December 22, 2008
Issues:Veterans
December 11, 2008
Issues:Jobs & Economy
October 29, 2008
Thompson: Best Stimulus is Capital Project Investment
October 29, 2008
Issues:Jobs & Economy
October 17, 2008
In July, the House of Representatives passed the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act. This legislation established the HOPE for Homeowners Program, which will help 400,000 families keep their homes and maintain neighboring property values.
Issues:Jobs & Economy