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Thompson speaks with other Members on the ACA markup
April 26, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement opposing an amendment endorsed by the Freedom Caucus and introduced by Rep.

Issues:Health Care

April 26, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement in response to the President's recently unveiled tax plan:


April 26, 2017

Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement in response to the President's executive order directing the Department of the Interior to review national monuments created since January 1, 1996 that span at least 100,000 acres. This includes Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in Northern California.


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Thompson and Larson speak to Martinez seniors.
April 20, 2017

Napa, CA – Yesterday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) held town hall meetings in Napa and Martinez with Ranking Member John B. Larson (CT-01) of the Social Security Subcommittee to discuss their plans to strengthen Social Security. Each month, more than 130,000 men and women in California's Fifth Congressional District receive nearly $170 million in benefits.

Issues:Seniors

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Rep. Thompson shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Abe
April 17, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) returned from a Congressional trip to South Korea and Japan, where he met with leaders to discuss our security in the region. During his trip, Thompson inspected the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between South Korea and North Korea, discussed defenses with General Vincent K.

Issues:Defense

April 13, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced his office is now accepting entries for the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. High school students from across the Fifth Congressional District have until April 26th to submit their artwork for consideration.


April 7, 2017
Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—a Vietnam veteran and Co-Chair of the Military Veterans Caucus—released the following statement on the President’s launch of 59 Tomahawk missiles on a Syrian airfield.
Issues:Defense

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Rep. Thompson speaks at a press conference to introduce the Social Security 2100 Act.
April 5, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) joined Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and more than 150 original cosponsors in introducing the Social Security 2100 Act. This bill would increase Social Security benefits for all beneficiaries, reduce taxes, and prevent seniors from retiring into poverty.

Issues:Seniors

April 4, 2017
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Pete King (NY-02) led 167 bipartisan Members of Congress in calling on appropriators to provide funds to strengthen our criminal background check system. Thompson and King requested funding to implement the National Instant Background Checks Systems (NICS) Improvement Amendments Act, which gives grants to states seeking to upgrade their electronic databases.

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Rep. Thompson speaks with Anna Werner
April 4, 2017
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