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Washington – Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Thompson (D-CA), Mike Kelly (R-PA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Dwight Evans (D-PA), David Valadao (R-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Max Miller (R-OH) announced the introduction of H.R. 9263, the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act. The bipartisan legislation provides tax incentives to accelerate the deployment of innovative farming technologies for U.S. specialty crop producers.
Washington – Today, Representative Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) released the below statement at the start of the House and Senate’s October district work period:
“The Bipartisan Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act remains a priority for both of us. We continue to work closely together to get this passed into law.
“It’s my heartfelt sorrow to share that after a long battle with cancer, our dear friend, colleague, and public servant Brad Onorato passed away today. Brad was an incredible public servant to our community and a vital member of Team Thompson for the last 34 years. Brad was a valuable asset and incredibly important member of our team, serving the people of the Fourth District with dedication and care. But more important, Brad was family. Brad loved our district and public service as much as we loved him.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01), Doris Matsui (CA-07), John Curtis (UT-03), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) announced their introduction of a bipartisan resolution declaring the week of September 15, 2024, as Telehealth Awareness Week.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04)announced that a bipartisan group of 78 Members of Congress have joined him in urging Senate Leaders Schumer, Wyden, McConnell, and Crapo to take up the Bipartisan Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863). He also announced today that the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) Action has endorsed the bill.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced $250,000 in community project funding for Harmony Village, the City of Vacaville and Habitat for Humanity’s affordable housing project, has been included in appropriations legislation and passed out of committee.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced his appointment to the Federal Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Review Board.
St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that he and Reps. Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Marc Molinaro (NY-19), and Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) introduced dual resolutions calling on legislative branch entities to increase purchases of goods and services from the procurement list maintained by the AbilityOne Commission.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Ranking Member of the House Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, released the following statement in response to Senate Republicans blocking the consideration and passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024), bipartisan, comprehensive tax legislation containing his disaster tax relief legislation for wildfire victims:
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) joined Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25) and over 40 Members of Congress to introduce a constitutional amendment that will reverse the Supreme Court’s recent decision to grant U.S. presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution.