Press Releases
Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Mike Levin (CA-49) are leading 29 House colleagues demanding an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) into potential non-competitive practices, anti-consumer behavior, and market manipulation by California oil refineries.
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) sent a letter to President Biden urging him to work with our allies and other impacted countries to take joint action to reduce oil dependency following the decision of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day.
Today, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Department of Education is opening applications for two grant programs to increase access to mental health services for students and young people thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is the most significant gun violence prevention legislation signed into law in 30 years.
Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the FAIR TARIFF Act to improve how the United States Trade Representative (USTR) administers tariffs. This legislation would give U.S. companies fair warning of at least 60 days before retaliatory tariffs are imposed on goods.
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released a new report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee that shows the impact of Congressional action on our district.
Sonoma County – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)announced Kristy and Bob Brindley of the Just1Mike Foundation, Santa Rosa Police Office Westin Schindler, and the Santa Rosa Police Department Special Enforcement Team as the 2022 Sonoma County Public Safety Heroes. Each year, Thompson honors law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Napa County – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)announced Deputies Brian Ringo and Joseph Schiavoni and Rodger Collinson as the 2022 Napa County Public Safety Heroes. Each year, Thompson honors law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Lake County – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)announced Cory Smith and Officer Juan Altamirano as the 2022 Lake County Public Safety Heroes. Each year, Thompson honors law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Contra Costa County – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)announced Sergeant Zach Lekse and Captain John Angell as the 2022 Contra Costa County Public Safety Heroes. Each year, Thompson honors law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.
Solano County – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced Detective Rory Logan and Robert O'Connor as the 2022 Solano County Public Safety Heroes. Each year, Thompson honors law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.