Press Releases
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Evan Torres has been selected as the 2020 App Challenge winner for the Fifth Congressional District for his app Charity Checker, an app to determine the reputability of nonprofits.
Washington – Today Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement marking the eight-year anniversary since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his bill to repair and maintain the Mare Island Naval Cemetery has passed the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. This is the bill's final stop in the House and it now heads to the Senate where it is expected to be considered in the coming days.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his legislation to repair and maintain the Mare Island Naval Cemetery has been included in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), along with original co-authors Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Barbara Lee (CA-13), and Dan Newhouse (WA-04), announced the introduction of the 2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his bipartisan legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to American cyclist Greg LeMond has passed the Senate and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) shared a personal plea asking people in his district and across the state and nation to stay home for the upcoming holidays and avoid gatherings that could contribute to growing and uncontrolled spread of the Coronavirus.
Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his bill, America's Conservation Enhancement Act, has been signed into law. This sweeping legislation establishes several new conservation programs and reauthorizes and increases many others.
Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released a Fire Recovery Guide to help Glass Fire survivors navigate the Federal and state resources available to help them recover. A statement from Thompson is below.
Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Individual and Public Assistance disaster relief for Napa and Sonoma Counties impacted by the Glass Fire. A statement from Thompson is below.