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Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 133, an end of year funding package that includes Coronavirus relief and an omnibus spending bill that funds the Federal government through September 30, 2021. A statement from Thompson is below.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that he has received the first of two injections for the COVID-19 vaccine. This dose was received at the advice of the House Attending Physician for continuity of government purposes and he will receive the second dose in three weeks. A statement from Thompson is below and a photo is attached.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Evan Torres has been selected as the 2020 App Challenge winner for the Fifth Congressional District for his app Charity Checker, an app to determine the reputability of nonprofits.
Washington – Today Chairman of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement marking the eight-year anniversary since the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his bill to repair and maintain the Mare Island Naval Cemetery has passed the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. This is the bill's final stop in the House and it now heads to the Senate where it is expected to be considered in the coming days. A statement from Thompson is below.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his legislation to repair and maintain the Mare Island Naval Cemetery has been included in the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Report. The bill would transfer control of the historic cemetery from the City of Vallejo to the Department of Veterans Affairs so it can be properly restored as the final resting places for hundreds of American service members.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), along with original co-authors Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Peter DeFazio (OR-04), Barbara Lee (CA-13), and Dan Newhouse (WA-04), announced the introduction of the 2020 WHIP+ Reauthorization Act. This bipartisan bill, introduced by members from all the West Coast states hit hard by wildfires, reactivates the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) for 2020 natural disasters, including wildfires.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his bipartisan legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to American cyclist Greg LeMond has passed the Senate and now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) shared a personal plea asking people in his district and across the state and nation to stay home for the upcoming holidays and avoid gatherings that could contribute to growing and uncontrolled spread of the Coronavirus. Thompson issued the below statement after discussions with his own family, including his wife, Janet, who is a nurse and has worked at the St. Helena Hospital during the pandemic.
Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his bill, America's Conservation Enhancement Act, has been signed into law. This sweeping legislation establishes several new conservation programs and reauthorizes and increases many others. These provisions boost wildlife and wildlife habitat conservation efforts, a long-time priority of Thompson's since his days in the California State Senate.