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Thompson Votes Against Fiscally Irresponsible Budget

March 17, 2005

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) voted against the 2006 Budget Resolution earlier today citing the budget's lack of fiscal responsibility as the reason for his vote.

Issues:Fiscal ResponsibilityJobs & Economy

House Approves Assistance for North Coast Railroad Authority

March 11, 2005

Press Release

The House of Representatives yesterday approved a transportation bill that provides $12 million in loan forgiveness for the North Coast Railroad Authority (NCRA). North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson was able to secure this funding in H.R. 3 the Transportation Equity Act, the bill that determines the direction of federal transportation funding for the next six years.

Congressional E-Waste Hearing Requested

March 2, 2005

Press Release

Two House members from opposite parties have joined together to call for Congressional hearings on the growing national issue of electronic waste.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Thompson Introduces War Funding Accountability Act

February 15, 2005

Press Release

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) announced the introduction of the War Funding Accountability Act at a press conference in the U.S. Capitol today. The bill would require the administration to account for the money it is spending on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. “We need to support our troops and ensure that they have the resources needed to do their job,” Rep. Thompson said.

Issues:Fiscal ResponsibilityDefense

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Curb Electronic Waste

January 26, 2005

Press Release

Reps. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) and Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) today introduced the National Computer Recycling Act, a bill that would direct the EPA to develop and implement a national electronic waste (e-waste) recycling program. "Over 3,000 tons of electronics are discarded everyday in our country," Rep. Thompson said.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Northern California Wilderness Bill Introduced in Congress

January 24, 2005

Press Release

Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) reintroduced the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act in the Senate today. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) introduced the bill in the House earlier this month on the first day of the 109th Congress (January 4, 2005).

Issues:Energy & Environment

Thompson Appointed to Powerful Committee Post

January 5, 2005

Press Release

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-North Coast) has secured a seat on the powerful Ways and Means Committee. Thompson was appointed to the post this morning by a vote of his legislative peers at the nation's Capitol. The Committee on Ways Means ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious standing committees in the House of Representatives.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

Rep. Mike Thompson Statement On Passing of Rep. Robert Matsui

January 2, 2005

Press Release

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) represents a district contiguous to Rep. Robert Matsui's district in Northern California and considered Bob his best friend in Congress. The following is a statement from Mike regarding Bob's passing last night: “Bob was not only a great leader, he was my best friend in Congress.

House Passes Sudden Oak Death Legislation

October 6, 2004

Press Release

The House of Representatives approved legislation yesterday (H.R. 4569) that would direct the Secretary of Agriculture to develop a national plan to control and manage Sudden Oak Death. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) worked with House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Bill Thomas (R-CA) and Rep. Max Burns (R-GA) to introduce the legislation.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Thompson Calls 'Draft' Vote Election Year Politics

October 5, 2004

Press Release

Announcing that he will vote against the bill, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) called today's surprise vote on reinstating the military draft a shameless political maneuver unfitting of our troops' service. Thompson, a combat veteran and former member of the House Armed Services Committee, charged the Republican House Leadership with abusing House rules for their own political gain.

Issues:Defense

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