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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in response to the United States’ vote against a United Nations resolution condemning Russian aggression in Ukraine and calling for the return of Ukrainian territory:
“Three years ago, Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale illegal invasion of Ukraine, beginning the largest land war in Europe since World War II. Since then, the Ukrainian people have withstood a brutal assault on their democracy and their freedom.
Washington – Today, Tax Subcommittee Ranking Member Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Oversight Subcommittee Ranking Member Terri Sewell (AL-07) led a letter alongside Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) and Ways and Means Committee Democrats demanding answers from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding the reckless firing of nearly 7,000 probationary IRS employees. The impacted employees were fired without any notice to Congress about where these individuals are located or the divisions in which they work.
Vallejo – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Officer Mathew Bowen, Emergency Medical Technician Michael “Mike” Robinson, and Canine Officer Murph as the 2025 Solano County Public Safety Heroes. Every year, Thompson honors first responders who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in our community.
Vallejo – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Detective Kelsea Nelson of the Santa Rosa Police Department and the City of Santa Rosa’s inRESPONSE Mental Health Support Team as the 2025 Sonoma County Public Safety Heroes. Every year, Thompson honors first responders who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in our community.
Vallejo – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Sergeant Erik Olson and Station Lead Roger Lutz as the 2025 Napa County Public Safety Heroes. Every year, Thompson honors first responders who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in our community.
Vallejo – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Detective Michael Nakahara and Fire Chief Bret Butler as the 2025 Lake County Public Safety Heroes. Every year, Thompson honors first responders who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in our community.
Vallejo – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Deputy Reiko Matsumura and Battalion Chief Emily Lo as the 2025 Yolo County Public Safety Heroes. Every year, Thompson honors first responders who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in our community.
Washington – Today, Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) introduced legislation providing homeowners in disaster-prone regions with broad incentives to harden their properties against wildfires and other risks. The legislation is intended to help address the ongoing insurance crisis in California and other states, as the rising frequency and intensity of natural disasters has led insurers to raise rates and, in several cases, exit certain markets entirely.
Washington – Today, Representative Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined House Democrats to introduce the Taxpayer Data Protection Act.
Washington – Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Smoke and Heat Ready Communities Act—legislation to protect communities across the country from the hazardous health, economic, and environmental impacts of severe wildfire smoke and extreme heat events. Thompson introduced the bill in the House and Merkley introduced the companion bill in the Senate.