Press Releases
Washington – Today, Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee ChairmanRep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) held a hearing titled "Examining the Economic Impact of Federal Infrastructure Investment" to hear how the investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will create economic opportunities and how the tax code can expand economic investment in our infrastructure.
Washington – Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement in response to the $73 million settlement that Sandy Hook families are receiving from Remington Arms, the maker of the rifle that was used to kill 26 students and teachers in Newtown, Connecticut.
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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that over $56 million is on the way to California from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along key roads and highways.
Washington – This week, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Dave Joyce (OH-14) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Burn Awareness Week which runs from February 6, 2022 to February 12, 2022.
Washington – Today, the House of Representatives passed Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)'s H.R. 735, a bill to rename the Cotati Post Office in honor of Arturo L. Ibleto, the Pasta King. The City of Cotati passed a resolution requesting that Congressman Thompson introduce this bill to honor Art's life and legacy.
Washington – This week, House Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led over 70 members of Congress in uplifting the stories of survivors of gun violence during National Gun Violence Survivors Week.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass the America COMPETESAct to strengthen our supply chains, bolster American manufacturing, and boost American competitiveness. This bill is a comprehensive, strategic package that will power the success of America's workers, businesses and economy at home and position America to compete on the world stage.
Washington – Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) recognized the beginning of the fourth annual National Gun Violence Survivors Week which runs from February 1 through February 7.
Washington – This week, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Congressional leadership urging legislative action to permanently expand and extend the use of telehealth in Medicare.