Press Releases
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.
“It goes against the ideals of capitalism to reward the people that helped create this economic mess,” said Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA). “It's even more outrageous that taxpayers are footing the bill. Congress should quickly pass this legislation that will effectively eliminate the bonuses being paid out by companies who received help from the government.”
“It goes against the ideals of capitalism to reward the people that helped create this economic mess,” said Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA). “It's even more outrageous that taxpayers are footing the bill. Congress should quickly pass this legislation that will effectively eliminate the bonuses being paid out by companies who received help from the government.”
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
February 25, 2009
Today, the House of Representatives passed an omnibus spending bill that will provide continued funding for governmental programs through the end of fiscal year 2009. In this bill, North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson secured $1.6 million for Crescent City Harbor Dredging.
February 25, 2009
Today, the House of Representatives passed an omnibus spending bill that will provide continued funding for governmental programs through the end of fiscal year 2009. In this bill, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) secured $3 million for the West Sacramento Flood Control Project.
February 25, 2009
Today the House of Representatives passed an omnibus spending bill that will provide continued funding for governmental programs through the end of fiscal year 2009. In this bill, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) secured $10.5 million for the Napa River Project, and additional money for other projects important to Napa County.
Issues:Wine & Agriculture
February 17, 2009
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) was re-appointed Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence's Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence for the 111th Congress. Intelligence Committee Chairman Silvestre Reyes (D-TX) announced the subcommittee assignments. Thompson will also serve on the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.
Issues:Defense
February 14, 2009
Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) publicly called for an end to the president's dangerous escalation of the Iraq War and a firm timetable for a phased redeployment of U.S. troops out of Iraq. During a speech on the House floor, Thompson urged his colleagues to support H Con Res 63. This bill expresses Congress' states of the president's decision to send more than 20,000 additional U.S. combat troops into Iraq and Congress' continued support for the men and women serving in Iraq.
Issues:Defense
February 13, 2009
Today the House of Representatives passed The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (H.R. 1), a comprehensive economic recovery package designed to jumpstart the economy, provide tax benefits for families and small businesses, and invest in infrastructure and innovation. Developed with the Obama Administration, this package will create 3.5 million new jobs, give 95 percent of working families an immediate tax cut, shore up the nation's aging infrastructure and help our country shift to green energy technology.