109th Congress

Thompson Votes Against Fiscally Irresponsible Budget

March 17, 2005

Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) voted against the 2006 Budget Resolution earlier today citing the budget's lack of fiscal responsibility as the reason for his vote.

“This Budget does not take responsible steps toward reducing the budget deficit and paying down our national debt,” Thompson said. “I voted against it because the Congress and the Administration must take responsibility for the financial future of our country.”

Issues:Fiscal ResponsibilityJobs & Economy

House Approves Assistance for North Coast Railroad Authority

March 11, 2005

Press Release

The House of Representatives yesterday approved a transportation bill that provides $12 million in loan forgiveness for the North Coast Railroad Authority (NCRA). North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson was able to secure this funding in H.R. 3 the Transportation Equity Act, the bill that determines the direction of federal transportation funding for the next six years.

Congressional E-Waste Hearing Requested

March 2, 2005

Press Release

Two House members from opposite parties have joined together to call for Congressional hearings on the growing national issue of electronic waste.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Thompson Introduces War Funding Accountability Act

February 15, 2005

Press Release

Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) announced the introduction of the War Funding Accountability Act at a press conference in the U.S. Capitol today. The bill would require the administration to account for the money it is spending on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. “We need to support our troops and ensure that they have the resources needed to do their job,” Rep. Thompson said. “This bill will make certain that Congress exercises its oversight responsibility and accounts for the $82 billion supplemental appropriation that the president has requested for Iraq and Afghanistan.

Issues:Fiscal ResponsibilityDefense

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Curb Electronic Waste

January 26, 2005

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Reps. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) and Louise Slaughter (D-N.Y.) today introduced the National Computer Recycling Act, a bill that would direct the EPA to develop and implement a national electronic waste (e-waste) recycling program. "Over 3,000 tons of electronics are discarded everyday in our country," Rep. Thompson said.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Northern California Wilderness Bill Introduced in Congress

January 24, 2005

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Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein (both D-Calif.) reintroduced the Northern California Coastal Wild Heritage Wilderness Act in the Senate today. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley) introduced the bill in the House earlier this month on the first day of the 109th Congress (January 4, 2005). “We drafted this bill in a bipartisan manner, it's supported by numerous individuals, businesses and organizations in the First District and throughout California,” Thompson said.

Issues:Energy & Environment

Thompson Appointed to Powerful Committee Post

January 5, 2005

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Congressman Mike Thompson (D-North Coast) has secured a seat on the powerful Ways and Means Committee. Thompson was appointed to the post this morning by a vote of his legislative peers at the nation's Capitol. The Committee on Ways Means ranks as one of the oldest and most prestigious standing committees in the House of Representatives. It has long been recognized as the most powerful committee on Capitol Hill and carries jurisdiction over all major legislative matters including Social Security, Medicare, health care financing, international trade and tax reform.

Issues:Jobs & Economy