Press Releases
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted for a package of public safety bills that will help ensure that our law enforcement in small towns and communities have the necessary resources to keep our communities safe.
Today, the Committee on Ways and Means unanimously voted to pass H.R.432, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act, legislation from Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. John Katko (R-NY) expanding access to mental health services for seniors on Medicare.
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass the Presidential Election Reform Act, a significant bipartisan bill that would reform the Electoral Count Act in the wake of the attack on the Capitol on January 6th and other illegal attempts by the former president and his allies seeking to overturn the 2020 election. The bill passed the House by a vote of 229-203. The bill now heads to the United States Senate.
Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led a Congressional letter with Rep.
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) attended a ceremony at the White House celebrating the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic package designed to lower costs for families and take the most significant climate action our country has ever seen. The bill was signed into law on August 16, 2022 by President Biden.
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry (CA-A04) announced that they are now accepting applications for their Student Leadership Council. This council allows high school students in our region to get an up-close look at how the government works and collaborate with other students on issues to build their leadership skills.
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after it was announced that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away.
Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Santa Rosa Police Chief John Cregan, Santa Rosa Councilmember Natalie Rogers, and members of the Santa Rosa Police Department (SRPD) Special Enforcement Team held a press conference on gun violence prevention and the impact of ghost guns on our community.
Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force ChairRep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Vallejo Police Chief Shawny Williams, and staff from Touro University held a press conference on gun violence prevention and the impact of ghost guns on our community.
Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Ken Calvert (CA-42), and 25 Members of Congress sent a letter to the Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior Secretary Deb Haaland urging additional support for combating wildfires and ensuring our communities have the resources they need to suppress wildfires. The letter asked the secretaries to assist in continuing to fight fires aggressively, communicate clearly and take administrative steps now to prepare additional personnel for when we need it.