110th Congress

Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed a final version of the Energy Independence and Security Act, landmark energy legislation that will make our country more energy independent, cut energy costs for families and reduce global warming. The legislation was passed by a vote of 314-100 and will be sent to the president, who is expected to sign the bill into law today.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Rep. Thompson Votes for Tax Relief for 42,000 District Residents

December 13, 2007

Press Release

Last night, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) voted to bring immediate tax relief to 23 million American families who would otherwise pay higher taxes under the alternative minimum tax (AMT), including 42,000 families in California's 1st Congressional District. The AMT Relief Act (H.R. 4351) is completely paid for, meaning the tax relief would not add to our national debt.

Issues:Jobs & Economy

House Passes Bill to Boost Energy Independence and Combat Climate Change

December 6, 2007

Press Release

Today, the House of Representatives passed landmark legislation to decrease the nation's dependence on foreign oil and reduce our emission of greenhouse gases. In addition, the Energy Independence and Security Act (H.R. 6) is poised to reduce energy and gas prices, create new jobs and strengthen national security.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Statement from Congressman Thompson on Intelligence that Iran is Not Developing Nuclear Weapons

December 4, 2007

Press Release

Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) released the following statement on the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE), which found that Iran had halted its efforts to build a nuclear weapon in 2003:

Issues:Defense

House Passes Tax Relief for Middle-Class Families and Small Businesses

November 9, 2007

Press Release

Today, the House passed a bill that would provide millions of middle-class families with tax relief and help grow our economy without increasing the national deficit. One of the most important provisions in this bill would protect 23 million middle-class families from being hit by the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), including more than 42,000 families in California's 1st Congressional District.

Issues:Jobs & Economy