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May 2, 2012
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-1) joined by university leaders and students, today hosted a roundtable discussion at Sonoma State University on college affordability and student loan interest rates. If Congress does not pass legislation by July 1st, seven million students across the country would see their interest rates double on need-based student loans. During the roundtable discussion, Thompson highlighted the impact a rise in interest rates would have on students and families who must borrow to attend college.
Issues:Jobs & EconomyEducation
April 30, 2012
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-01), Laurence Carroll, Director of the San Francisco Veterans Administration Medical Center and new Veterans Affairs (VA) Oakland Regional Office Director Michael Bragg today held a roundtable discussion with local veterans in California's 1st Congressional District. Thompson shared a letter from Brigadier General Allison A. Hickey, detailing the improvements that will be made at the VA Oakland Regional Office. The Oakland office is one of the slowest regional offices in the nation for claims processing.
Issues:Veterans
April 27, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today introduced H.R. 4969, the California Coastal National Monument Expansion, which would incorporate Stornetta Public Lands and other public lands in the Point Arena area into the existing California Coastal National Monument. These public lands include more than three miles of coastline with natural bridges, tide pools, waterfalls, sinkholes and blowholes. The lands are also open to the public for daytime activities such as hiking, fishing, bird watching, nature photography and wildlife watching.
April 26, 2012
Reps. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) and Grace F. Napolitano (D-Norwalk) responded today to a scientific review by the Pacific Fishery Management Council which warned that H.R. 1837, the San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act, would damage salmon populations and undermine the recreational and commercial fishing industries that rely on them. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives on February 29, and has now been placed on the U.S. Senate Legislative calendar for consideration. It was recently included in the West Act introduced by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah).
Issues:Jobs & Economy
April 26, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Congressman Rick Berg (R-ND) joined on Wednesday to introduce the Small Business Tax Simplification Act.
This legislation would allow businesses with up to $10 million in gross receipts to be eligible for a more simplified tax filing method with the Internal Revenue Service.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
April 25, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Congressman Rick Berg (R-ND) joined today to introduce the Small Business Tax Simplification Act. This legislation would allow businesses with up to $10 million in gross receipts to be eligible for a more simplified tax filing method with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Issues:Jobs & Economy
April 19, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today voted against H.R. 9, the so-called “Small Business Tax Cut Act.” The legislation, introduced by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (VA-7) is unpaid for, would add $46 billion to the deficit.
“This bill will do nothing to create jobs and adds $46 billion to the deficit,” said Thompson. “Instead of spending $46 billion of borrowed money on tax breaks we can't afford, we should help small businesses by investing in job creation so folks can afford the goods and services our small businesses provide.”
“This bill will do nothing to create jobs and adds $46 billion to the deficit,” said Thompson. “Instead of spending $46 billion of borrowed money on tax breaks we can't afford, we should help small businesses by investing in job creation so folks can afford the goods and services our small businesses provide.”
April 18, 2012
The Lake County Board of Supervisors (BOS) Tuesday adopted a resolution supporting the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Conservation Area as it applies to the county.
A representative from Tuleyome, a volunteer nonprofit advocacy organization that aims to protect lands in the western Sacramento Valley and Inner Coastal Range, delivered a presentation on the proposed conservation area.
Sarah Husby-Good, Tuleyome executive director and campaign director, said more than 321,000 acres of federal public lands would be protected by the area.
Issues:Energy & Environment
April 11, 2012
High school students in California's 1st Congressional District are reminded that the deadline to participate in the 2012 Congressional Art Competition is Friday, April 20. The winning artwork from Rep. Thompson's district will be displayed in the United States Capitol for one year. In addition, the grand prize winner will be flown with a guest to Washington, D.C. to attend an awards ceremony in June.