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Congressman Thompson has announced the Fourth Congressional District’s 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. This competition is intended to encourage all students through eighth grade to read books and continue stimulating their minds during their summer vacation. Every student who participates will be invited to attend a recognition event at the end of summer to celebrate continued learning.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that my legislation to provide direct payments to growers who had crop losses due to natural disasters in 2020 or 2021 is being implemented. USDA will immediately begin Phase 1 of the program which will now be referred to as the Emergency Relief Program (previously known as the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus or WHIP+).
Community Project Funding (CPF) allows Members of Congress to provide greater input on how funding will be directed to specific state or local governments or eligible non-profit recipients. I fully support this tool as Congress has both the right and responsibility to provide input on funding decisions for worthwhile project proposals critical to the health, safety and economic well-being of the people of our districts.
Congressman Mike Thompson and Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry invite high school students to join their Student Leadership Council. The Student Leadership Council is an exciting program that allows local students to work directly with their elected officials and staff to develop leadership skills, learn how government works, and engage with our community.
An important part of Congressman Thompson's job is to help residents of California's Fourth Congressional District navigate the complex federal agency system. If you are having trouble working with a federal agency—like the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the IRS—our office may be able to assist! Though we cannot guarantee a favorable outcome, we will do our best to ensure you receive a fair and timely response.
Each year, Congressman Thompson nominates outstanding high school graduates from California's Fourth Congressional District for appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York; the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland; the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colorado; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York.
WASHINGTON, D.C. INTERNSHIPS
Congressman Thompson's Washington, D.C. office is currently seeking interns in a fast-paced Congressional Office where they will gain valuable exposure to and knowledge of the legislative process and the United States Congress.
Constituents of California's Fourth Congressional District can order a United States flag through my Washington office. All flags are sold at cost and take approximately 4 to 6 weeks for delivery, depending on availability.