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Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) along with 25 faith leaders from around California's Fifth Congressional District, released the following statement condemning in the strongest terms the Administration's directive that separates children from their families at the border. Text of the statement, including signatories, is as follows:

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced his 2018 Summer Reading Challenge for students through eighth grade in California's Fifth Congressional District.

"Reading helps students explore new topics, expand their interests, and ensure they are developing academically. That's why I am thrilled to announce my 2018 Summer Reading Challenge," said Thompson. "Students will be challenged to read throughout the summer and recognized for their dedication. I encourage all young people throughout our district to participate!"

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded Napa County $15 million in federal funding for runway repairs at the Napa County Airport.

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that The American Legion has endorsed his bill to transfer control of the Mare Island Cemetery in Vallejo to the Department of Veterans Affairs so it can be maintained for future generations. The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization with over 2 million members at 13,000 posts across the globe.

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced he has nominated 5 students as service academy appointees from the Fifth Congressional District. Students are candidates to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

Washington – Today, the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force including Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05), Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24), and Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-22), held a forum with students from around the country, including Charlie Mirsky, 11th Grade, Spanish River High School (FL), Alfonso Calderon, 11th Grade, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (FL), Jennifer Mirbelle, 11th Grade, Miami Northwestern Senior High School (FL), Malachi Dunn, 11th Grade, Hallandale Magnet High School (FL), Ricky Pope, 11th Grade

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) joined with state, local, and federal officials to celebrate the completion of major debris removal in Northern California following the devastating wildfires of October 2017.

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Stephanie Simbol of Jesse Bethel High School is the Grand Prize Winner of the 5^th Congressional District's 2018 Art Competition. She will be honored at a ceremony in Washington next month and her piece, Precedent, will hang in the U.S. Capitol for the coming year.