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Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Individual and Public Assistance disaster relief for Napa and Sonoma Counties impacted by the Glass Fire. A statement from Thompson is below.

Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will cover 100 percent of the cost share for debris removal and emergency protective measures for the LNU Lightning Complex Fires. This is an increase from the usual 75 percent of cost share by the Federal government for declared disasters. Thompson had previously requested additional Federal assistance for these fires, which started on August 14 and burned more than 1.6 million acres.

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass the updated Heroes Act, expansive legislation to tackle the Coronavirus pandemic and address the economic hardship that many working families and small businesses find themselves in as a result of the pandemic.

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the House passage of his bill, America's Conservation Enhancement Act. 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.

Washington – Today Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures Mike Thompson (CA-05), along with Rep. Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) and Rep. Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) announced the introduction of the Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2020. The bill would extend tax relief to survivors of natural disasters, other than the Coronavirus pandemic, such as the recent LNU Lightning Complex fires that hit Thompson's district.

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-18) announced the House passage of Thompson's bill, the Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, bipartisan legislation to allow survivors of natural disasters who lost their homes to keep their phone numbers while they rebuild. This would be critical to survivors of the current wildfires affecting Thompson's district and survivors of the most recent LNU Lightning Complex fires.

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted in strong support of H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act. This bill represents a major step forward in investing in long-term clean energy infrastructure and the job creation to go with it. This bill is a targeted investment in the technologies necessary to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and tackle climate change, while building the jobs of the future. A statement from Thompson is below.

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced his nominee, Denice Solgat, has been chosen as the 2020 "Angel in Adoption" for California's Fifth Congressional District. This award is granted to people across the country who make lasting differences in promoting adoption, permanency, and child welfare.