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Yesterday, the House Transportation Committee released the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization bill, including language from Rep. Mike Thompson's (D-CA) "Passengers Bill of Rights." This is the first time that passenger rights have been included in both the House and the Senate versions of the FAA Authorization.
Today, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources reviewed North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson's bill to permanently prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coasts of Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. The Northern California Ocean and Coastal Protection Act (H.R.
The day after Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) called for an investigation into Vice President Cheney's role in the death of 80,000 spawning salmon, the chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee announced he will be holding a hearing.
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), along with 35 California and Oregon Members of Congress, called for congressional hearings on Vice President Dick Cheney's involvement in the political decision that killed 80,000 spawning salmon.
Today, the House of Representatives passed the FY 2008 Interior-Environment appropriations bill, which included a $500,000 request by North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson for the Martin Slough Interceptor project. The purpose of this project is to replace Eureka's antiquated wastewater system.
Today, North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues in opposition of efforts to expand domestic off-shore oil and gas drilling. As they do each year, proponents of off-shore drilling attempted to lift the current congressional moratorium on drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) through amendments in an appropriations bill.
North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) has introduced a bill that will permanently prohibit oil and gas drilling off the coasts of Mendocino, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties. The Northern California Ocean and Coastal Protection Act (H.R. 2758) provides protection to the unique and productive marine environment along Northern California's outer continental shelf.
Today, the House passed a bill by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) honoring the 15th anniversary of National Trails Day. National Trails Day, which occurs annually on the first Saturday of June, is a national recognition of our country's 200,000 miles of trails. Thompson's bill (H.Res.401) celebrates trails for providing Americans with recreational and educational activities on our public lands.