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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced his co-sponsorship of H.R. 8560, The End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2024. This legislation, introduced by Reps. Mark Takano (CA-39), Maxine Waters (CA-43), and Mike Levin (CA-49), seeks to address casework backlogs and expand the eligibility for the HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, which would allow more veterans who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness to access permanent housing.
 

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented a check for $1,383,069 to the County of Napa for the Lake Hennessey & Deer Park Fuel Reduction and Community Infrastructure Protection project.

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Risk Management Agency’s (RMA) recent announcement that it will launch a pilot crop insurance program next year to help protect grape growers facing smoke damage to their crops. 

Washington – Today, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-04) applauded Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy’s newly-released advisory highlighting the toll the gun violence epidemic is taking on public health in the United States.

Washington – On Friday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) introduced the America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024 alongside Rep. Rob Wittman (VA-01), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-06) and Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02). This comprehensive legislation will enhance the preservation of America's natural resources, wildlife, and habitats.

Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) co-sponsored and Reps. Josh Harder (CA-09), Scott Franklin (FL-18) and Joe Neguse (CO-02) have introduced a first-of-its-kind bill to modernize how the United States combats the wildfire crisis. This landmark bill will be the first time the federal government has taken an all-the-above approach to dealing with the wildfire crisis by modernizing existing fire prevention efforts and responding directly to the needs of firefighters, wildfire experts, and public health officials.

Rio Vista – Yesterday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) presented a check to the City of Rio Vista for $959,752 to support the city’s Wastewater Plant Consolidation and Reclaimed Water Project. The funding will aid in the construction of piping infrastructure to connect the Northwest Wastewater Treatment Plant to existing recycled water distribution system pipelines. Rep. Thompson helped secure this funding through the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024.