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Washington – Today House Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued much-needed guidance clarifying that tax-exempt Private Activity Bonds (PABs) can be used to help finance housing projects for veterans, farmworkers and other populations.

Washington – Today House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to advance several, bipartisan proposals out of the full Ways and Means Committee.

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led a letter requesting the Department of Defense be required to only purchase American flags made in the United States. This letter was signed by 46 Members of Congress from both parties and text is included below.

Washington – Today Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that a record 188 Members of Congress have signed his letter to appropriators requesting strong funding for the National Instant Background Checks System (NICS).

Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Chair of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Select Revenue Measures and Rep. Mike Kelly (PA-16) announced the introduction of the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act of 2019.

Sonoma County, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Lorez Bailey as this year's Woman of the Year in Sonoma County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community.

Solano County, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Verna Mustico as this year's Woman of the Year in Solano County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community.

Napa, CA – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) formally announced Mary Jane Bowker as this year's Woman of the Year in Napa County. Each year, Thompson honors women from the Fifth Congressional District who make exceptional contributions to our community.