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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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A proposed bill in Congress aims to cut the number of Americans burned in so-called "flame jetting" incidents, when a container holding flammable fuel can become something akin to a flamethrower. The injuries can be devastating.


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Rep. Thompson speaks with the Congressional Sportsman’s Caucus about the importance of NAWCA.
March 31, 2017

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—Co-Chair of the Land Conservation Caucus—led an effort to support funding for the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA).


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Rep. Thompson presents a certificate of Congressional recognition to Mondavi’s daughter, Annie Roberts.
March 28, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Magrit Mondavi as the recipient of a special, posthumous Woman of the Year Award. In February, Thompson accepted nominations from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make an impact in our community.

Issues:Civil Rights

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Rep. Thompson presents a certificate of Congressional recognition to Rubinoff.
March 28, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Ronit Rubinoff as this year's Woman of the Year in Sonoma County. In February, Thompson accepted nominations from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make an impact in our community.

Issues:Civil Rights

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Rep. Thompson presents a certificate of Congressional recognition to Dr. Renfro.
March 28, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Dr. Rhonda Renfro as this year's Woman of the Year in Solano County. In February, Thompson accepted nominations from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make an impact in our community. After careful consideration, Dr.

Issues:Civil Rights

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Rep. Thompson presents a certificate of Congressional recognition to Cakebread.
March 28, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Karen Cakebread as this year's Woman of the Year in Napa County. In February, Thompson accepted nominations from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make an impact in our community.

Issues:Civil Rights

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Rep. Thompson presents a certificate of Congressional recognition to Lyon.
March 28, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Madelene Lyon as this year's Woman of the Year in Lake County. In February, Thompson accepted nominations from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make an impact in our community.

Issues:Civil Rights

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Rep. Thompson presents a certificate of Congressional recognition to Villa  Serrano.
March 28, 2017

Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Sylvia Villa-Serrano as this year's Woman of the Year in Contra Costa County. In February, Thompson accepted nominations from across the Fifth Congressional District for his annual awards honoring women who make an impact in our community.

Issues:Civil Rights