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October 19, 2022

Today, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task ForceRep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Reps. David Cicilline (RI-01) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led 135 members of Congress on a letter to President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Director Steve Dettelbach calling for strong enforcement actions against ghost guns to stop their proliferation and protect our communities


October 13, 2022

Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a cost-of-living adjustment of 8.7 percent next year. This adjustment will be the largest increase in benefits in more than 40 years.

Issues:Seniors

October 12, 2022

Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that California will receive $5,616,208,254 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve and modernize roads, bridges, and tunnels across our state.


October 7, 2022

Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Mike Levin (CA-49) are leading 29 House colleagues demanding an investigation by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) into potential non-competitive practices, anti-consumer behavior, and market manipulation by California oil refineries.


October 6, 2022

Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) sent a letter to President Biden urging him to work with our allies and other impacted countries to take joint action to reduce oil dependency following the decision of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to cut oil production by 2 million barrels per day.


October 3, 2022

Today, Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Department of Education is opening applications for two grant programs to increase access to mental health services for students and young people thanks to the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is the most significant gun violence prevention legislation signed into law in 30 years.

Issues:Health Care

September 29, 2022

Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the FAIR TARIFF Act to improve how the United States Trade Representative (USTR) administers tariffs. This legislation would give U.S. companies fair warning of at least 60 days before retaliatory tariffs are imposed on goods.


September 26, 2022

Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released a new report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee that shows the impact of Congressional action on our district.


September 25, 2022

Sonoma County – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)announced Kristy and Bob Brindley of the Just1Mike Foundation, Santa Rosa Police Office Westin Schindler, and the Santa Rosa Police Department Special Enforcement Team as the 2022 Sonoma County Public Safety Heroes. Each year, Thompson honors law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.


September 25, 2022

Napa County – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)announced Deputies Brian Ringo and Joseph Schiavoni and Rodger Collinson as the 2022 Napa County Public Safety Heroes. Each year, Thompson honors law enforcement officers and first responders in our community who have gone above and beyond the call of duty.