Press Releases
Apr 5, 2013
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Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced more than $3.9 million to improve Lakeport's drinking water system. $3,182,000 will be provided to Lakeport though a loan to be repaid over 40 years at a low interest rate of 1.875 percent. $750,000 will be provided to Lakeport through a grant.
Apr 2, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force today released the following statement on the National Rifle Association's (NRA) National School Shield Program.
Mar 14, 2013
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Today, several U.S. Representatives from northern California spoke out in opposition to the release of the first four chapters of the Governor's proposal for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The Governor's flawed plan would devastate the region and has met strong opposition from the area's Congressional delegation.
Mar 12, 2013
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Small Business Accounting and Tax Simplification Act Considered Vital Part of Comprehensive Tax Reform
Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) and Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) both of the Ways & Means Committee joined today to praise the inclusion of the Small Business Accounting and Tax Simplification Act in the House Ways and Means small business tax reform discussion draft. The Schock-Thompson legislation, H.R.
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Mar 11, 2013
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Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced the beginning of the 2013 Congressional Art Competition, and urged high school students in California's 5th Congressional District to enter their artwork. The annual competition showcases the artistic talents and abilities of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.
Mar 11, 2013
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U.S. Rep Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force today released the following statement on the economic report recently released by the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation (CSF) documenting the importance of sportsmen's activities in America.
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Mar 7, 2013
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SENATOR BARBARA BOXER INTRODUCES SENATE VERSION OF LEGISLATION
Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-5), John Garamendi (CA-3), Jared Huffman (CA-2), Anna Eshoo (CA-18) and Ami Bera (CA-7) today introduced H.R. 1025, the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area Act of 2013. U.S. Senator Barbara (D-CA) introduced S.483 the companion bill in the Senate.
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Mar 1, 2013
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Helps active duty soldiers and veterans expedite the citizenship of their family members, protects them from deportation
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-5) and Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (FL-27) yesterday introduced H.R. 932 The Support and Defend Our Military Personnel and their Families Act.
Feb 27, 2013
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California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris Backs Bill
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, today with task force vice-chair Jackie Speier (CA-14) introduced H.R. 848, the Armed Prohibited Persons Act of 2013. This legislation will help states launch initiatives to remove guns from the hands of convicted criminals and the dangerously mentally ill.
Feb 22, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson today released the following statement in response to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announcing that local air traffic control towers could be shut down because of sequestration. Towers at the Napa County Airport and the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport could be closed.
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