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THOMPSON, COLLEAGUES, VETERANS SHARE HOW CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS' POLICIES ARE HARMING VETERANS' CARE
June 4, 2025

Norfolk, VA – Today, the House Democratic Steering & Policy Committee held a hearing on the impacts of the Trump Administration proposed policies and DOGE cuts for veterans. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), a Vietnam war combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient, testified alongside committee Co-Chairs Congresswomen Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Nanette Díaz Barragán (D-CA).

Issues:Veterans

May 29, 2025

Washington, D.C. – On May 20, 2025, Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-04), Doris Matsui (CA-07), John Garamendi (CA-08), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), and Josh Harder (CA-09) issued a formal letter to Governor Newsom and California state legislature leadership reaffirming their strong opposition to the Delta Conveyance Project, also known as the Delta Tunnel. This letter comes in response to recent efforts by the Governor to fast-track approval and construction of the controversial project. 


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THOMPSON HOSTS TOWN HALL AND HONORS 2025 STUDENT LEADERSHIP COUNCIL GRADUATES
May 28, 2025

Davis, CA – Saturday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry recognized the 2025 Student Leadership Council graduates at an end-of-year town hall and graduation ceremony hosted at the University of California, Davis. The event featured special guest speakers and a town hall hosted by Rep. Thompson. Graduates were able to ask questions and discuss any issues of importance to them and our community. Rep.

Issues:Education

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Elliott Black-Holcroft, Christopher Palchak, Rep. Thompson, Blake Fuchslin, Soren DeYoung (not pictured: John Paul Baker)
May 27, 2025

Rutherford, CA – Friday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he nominated five local students who have since accepted offers to our nation's military service academies, including the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the U.S. Air Force Academy. These prestigious appointments follow a highly competitive, months-long process led by Rep. Thompson’s office, which includes a comprehensive application, academic and personal evaluations, panel interviews, and final selection by the academies themselves.


May 22, 2025

Washington – Today, Ranking Member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), released the following statement on House Republicans’ passage of their reconciliation bill: 

“Congressional Republicans’ reconciliation bill gives tax breaks to their billionaire donors like Musk. Simply put, it’s a bad deal for the American people.


May 9, 2025

Washington – Last week, U.S. Representative Mike Thompson (CA-04) sat down with a constituent and DACA recipient from California’s Fourth Congressional District who was denied entry back into the U.S. for weeks after a trip to Mexico due to a clerical error by U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services. The constituent, who is identified only as Jane Doe to remain anonymous, sat down with Rep. Thompson to discuss the harrowing incident and how Thompson and his team were able to intervene to bring her home.


May 5, 2025

Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) and Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL-17) announced that they have founded the bipartisan Natural Disaster Caucus. Members of the Natural Disaster Caucus are dedicated to natural disaster preparation, response, and relief. Reps. Thompson and Steube will serve as co-chairs of the caucus, which will provide resources for Members of Congress and their staff to help districts across our country prevent, prepare for, and respond to natural disasters.


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YOLO
May 5, 2025

Napa - Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Isabella Macias, a sophomore at American Canyon High School, was chosen as California’s Fourth District winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Amy Shan from Davis Senior High School was named as the Yolo County finalist.

Issues:Education

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Solano Art Comp
May 5, 2025

Napa - Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Isabella Macias, a sophomore at American Canyon High School, was chosen as California’s Fourth District winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Analise Bittle from Rio Vista High School was named as the Solano County finalist.

Issues:Education

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Sonoma Art Competition
May 5, 2025

Napa - Sunday, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Isabella Macias, a sophomore at American Canyon High School, was chosen as California’s Fourth District winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Lynna Xu from Sonoma Academy was named as the Sonoma County finalist.

Issues:Education