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Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Vice Chairs Joe Neguse (CO-02), Val B. Demings (FL-10), and Ed Perlmutter (CO-07) led a letter signed by 101 of their colleagues asking President Biden to take Executive Action to regulate concealable assault-style rifles, like the firearm used in the recent tragedy in Boulder, Colorado. Members cited ability of the administration to regulate such firearms under the National Firearms Act.

A copy of the letter is below.

Dear President Biden,

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) offered his strong support for President Biden's newly released American Jobs Plan. This is a comprehensive investment in the infrastructure of the 21^st Century. It would invest in both traditional infrastructure, such as road, bridges and ports, and would also ensure better access to broadband and clean drinking water. These investments would create jobs and work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to better tackle climate change.

Napa, CA – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that he is coauthoring Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05)'s NICS Denial Act that would give public safety officers a better mechanism to enforce existing gun laws and crack down on prohibited purchasers like felons or domestic abusers who attempt to purchase guns.

Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced Hope Lugo and Lydia Mondavi as the 2020 and 2021 Women of the Year in Napa County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community. This year, Thompson is honoring both his 2020 and 2021 women of the year, as last year's celebrations were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from Thompson is below.

Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced Karissa Kruse and Letitia Hanke as the 2020 and 2021 Women of the Year in Sonoma County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community. This year, Thompson is honoring both his 2020 and 2021 women of the year, as last year's celebrations were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from Thompson is below.

Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced Annette Taylor and Eloise Escano Scott as the 2020 and 2021 Women of the Year in Solano County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community. This year, Thompson is honoring both his 2020 and 2021 women of the year, as last year's celebrations were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from Thompson is below.

Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced Beth Bartke and Elizabeth Ann Hoffman as the 2020 and 2021 Women of the Year in Contra Costa County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community. This year, Thompson is honoring both his 2020 and 2021 women of the year, as last year's celebrations were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from Thompson is below.

Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced Crystal Martin and Carol Huchingson as the 2020 and 2021 Women of the Year in Lake County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community. This year, Thompson is honoring both his 2020 and 2021 women of the year, as last year's celebrations were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A statement from Thompson is below.