Press Releases
Solano County, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Verna Mustico as this year's Woman of the Year in Solano County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community.
Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Mary Jane Bowker as this year's Woman of the Year in Napa County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community.
Contra Costa County, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Tranzena "Kandie" Jones as this year's Woman of the Year in Contra Costa County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community.
Lake County, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Marie Beery as this year's Woman of the Year in Lake County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has granted an extension for the Direct Temporary Housing Program which provides affordable housing for home owners and renters who had their homes destroyed in the October 2017 fires.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that he is now accepting applications for the 2019 Fifth Congressional District Art Competition, open to high school students. This annual competition showcases the artistic talents and ability of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced plans to help Korean War veterans in Napa and Lake Counties receive a medal for their service and encouraged those former service members to contact his office.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced he has introduced his bipartisan National Women's History Month Resolution. Thompson's legislation honors women's history and the work of so many to uncover forgotten women's heritage.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. David McKinley (WV-01) announced they have introduced bipartisan legislation that would designate March 3 as World Hearing Day, recognizing the importance of strong hearing health and raising awareness about how to prevent deafness and promote hearing and ear care across the world.
Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) lauded the House passage of H.R. 8, his Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019. This legislation expands background checks to cover all sales and represents the first major House vote on gun violence prevention legislation in 25 years.