Press Releases
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) introduced legislation that would exempt delayed unemployment insurance payments received in 2021 from taxation. The American Rescue Plan exempted from taxation $10,200 of unemployment benefits paid in 2020, but due to delays at the California Employment Development Department (EDD), many taxpayers did not receive one or more payments until calendar year 2021, leading many constituents with an unfair tax liability on their 2022 returns.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass the Affordable Insulin Now Act to cap out-of-pocket costs of insulin at no more than $35 per month in Medicare Part D and commercial health insurance. This bill ensures vital and affordable access to life-saving medication for the more than 37 million people in the United States who have diabetes, including one-third of Medicare beneficiaries and the over 7 million Americans who rely on insulin to maintain their health and well-being.
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that no fire survivors are taxed on the payments they received from the PG&E Fire Victims Trust. Following fires in 2015, 2017, and 2018, PG&E established a court-ordered trust of over $13 billion for survivors of these devastating events.
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced the Mental Health Research Accelerator Act to incentivize private companies, who have the resources to fund the research, to partner with academic or nonprofit research institutions on neurological and mental health research.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass the bipartisan Securing a Strong Retirement Act (SECURE Act) to increase retirement savings for Americans and simplify and clarify retirement plan rules. The bill also allows individuals to pay down a student loan instead of contributing to a 401(k) plan while still receiving an employer match in their retirement plan.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) introduced a bipartisan resolution to support the goals and ideals of National Women's History Month. Thompson introduces this resolution each year to mark March as Women's History Month and celebrate the diverse history of our country's women.
Lakeport – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Jennifer Strong was chosen as the 2022 Lake County Woman of the Year. Every year, Rep. Thompson selects inspiring women from California's Fifth District to recognize their contributions and efforts over the last year.
Santa Rosa – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Lisa Diaz-McQuiad and Elizabeth Quiroz were chosen as the 2022 Sonoma County Women of the Year. Every year, Rep. Thompson selects inspiring women from California's Fifth District to recognize their contributions and efforts over the last year.
Napa – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Betty Rhodes and Betty Labastida were chosen as the 2022 Napa County Women of the Year. Every year, Rep. Thompson selects inspiring women from California's Fifth District to recognize their contributions and efforts over the last year.
Martinez – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Tina Wong was chosen as the 2022 Contra Costa County Woman of the Year. Every year, Rep. Thompson selects inspiring women from California's Fifth District to recognize their contributions and efforts over the last year.