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A resolution overwhelmingly approved by House Republicans will weaken federal gun control laws aimed at preventing mentally ill people from purchasing firearms, Rep. Mike Thompson said Friday.
WASHINGTON —The House of Representatives approved its first effort of the new Congress to roll back gun regulations, voting to overturn a rule that would bar gun ownership by some who have been deemed mentally impaired by the Social Security Administration.
Washington – Today, Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force forcefully spoke against H.J. Res.
Rep. Mike Thompson visited Napa Valley Care Center on Friday morning to answer questions from seniors and medical professionals about the future of healthcare coverage under the Trump Administration.
The first question came quietly from 70-year-old Gwyn Bissell.
Washington – Today, the President announced his nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement:
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) urged his colleagues in the Senate to reject the President's choice of Betsy DeVos for Secretary of the Department of Education.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) cosponsored a bill to overturn and defund the President's executive orders banning refugees and those from Muslim-majority countries from entering the United States.
Washington – Today, the White House announced it was ending outreach on enrolling in health insurance through HealthCare.gov. Open enrollment lasts through January 31st, and has traditionally been a time when interest in coverage surges. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement:
Washington - Today the President signed an executive action to force American taxpayers to pay for a wall along the Mexico border. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement:
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) denounced the President's executive action to reinstate the global gag rule. This rule prevents the United States from providing aid to foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that engage in abortion services or advocacy with non-U.S. funds, depriving vulnerable women across the world of access to critical medical services.