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Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Santa Rosa is being recognized as an exemplary community for their work to build disaster-resilient infrastructure. Santa Rosa will now be eligible to receive part of $8,699,999,999 from the Department of Transportation for Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This highlights Santa Rosa's effective recovery from recent wildfires using transportation and energy infrastructure upgrades from the Department of Transportation.
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted for H.R. 4346, The CHIPS and Science Act. This bipartisan legislation makes historic investments to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackle supply chain vulnerabilities, bolster America's scientific research and technological leadership, and strengthen America's economic and national security. Many of these provisions passed the House in February as part of the America COMPETES Act.
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Joe Manchin announced the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic package to lower costs for families, address the climate crisis, and cut the deficit.
Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 4040, the Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act, to expand telehealth and access to quality and affordable care. Rep. Thompson is a coauthor of H.R. 4040.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the United States Department of Agriculture has launched a new $1 billion Community Wildfire Defense Grant program. This program, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed by Congress, is designed to assist at-risk communities, including Tribal communities, non-profit organizations, state forestry agencies and Alaska Native corporations with planning for and mitigating wildfire risks.
Martinez – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Contra Costa County a grant for $900,000. This grant comes from Rep. Thompson and Rep. DeSaulnier's efforts to secure funding for the project which will boost both primary and mental and behavioral health care across Contra Costa County.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 8294, the six-bill appropriations package that includes funding for key projects within Sonoma County for which Rep. Thompson secured inclusion. The projects include the Roseland Boys and Girls Club, Providence Rohnert Park House, and State Route 121/12/8th Street East Intersection Improvements Project.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 8294, the six-bill appropriations package that includes funding for key projects within Solano County for which Rep. Thompson secured inclusion. The projects include SolTrans 100 Percent Battery Electric Commuter Coaches and Preserving and Restoring Mare Island Landmarks.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 8294, the six-bill appropriations package that includes funding for key projects within Napa County for which Rep. Thompson secured inclusion. The projects include Napa Valley Vine Trail and Napa Intensive and Permanent Mental Health Housing Project.
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 8294, the six-bill appropriations package that includes funding for key projects within Lake County for which Rep. Thompson secured inclusion. The projects include the Middle Creek Flood Damage Reduction and Ecosystem Restoration project and the Clearlake Burns Valley Sports Complex & Recreation Center project.