112th Congress
REP. MIKE THOMPSON SECURES BIPARTISAN COMMITMENT TO REQUIRE DOD TO ONLY BUY AMERICAN MADE U.S. FLAGS
July 19, 2012
Congressmen Mike Thompson (CA-1) today secured a bipartisan agreement to require that every American flag purchased by the DOD to be 100 percent manufactured in the United States, from articles, materials, or supplies that are 100 percent of grown, produced or manufactured in the United States. Currently the DOD is not required to buy American made flags.
Issues:Veterans
July 19, 2012
Today, U.S. Congressmen Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Paul Gosar (R-AZ) introduced H.R. 6154, The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, bi-partisan legislation that streamlines permitting for renewable energy projects on public lands.
July 18, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), co-chair of the bipartisan Military Veterans Caucus, today again secured the passage of his bipartisan amendment with Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-32) to expedite new and innovative treatments to our nations' veterans and active duty soldiers suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This is the second time the House has passed the amendment. In May, the TBI treatment expansion initiative was adopted as a House amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013 (H.R.
Issues:Veterans
July 13, 2012
Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-1) today spoke at a Boy Scouts Summit on the on Eagle Scout's 100-Year Anniversary.
Please find Thompson's remarks as prepared for delivery below:
Thank you. Let's give a hand to all the past and present Scouts here today. Also, how about Scout parents? Let's give them hand. Scouting is a family commitment.
Please find Thompson's remarks as prepared for delivery below:
Thank you. Let's give a hand to all the past and present Scouts here today. Also, how about Scout parents? Let's give them hand. Scouting is a family commitment.
July 12, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) on Wednesday voted against H.R. 6079, the Patients' Rights Repeal Act.
This legislation was the House Majority's 31st bill in the last 18 months to repeal all or parts of the Affordable Care Act.
The repeal of health care reform would end patient protections and raise health care costs for millions of Americans, Thompson's office reported.
The bill passed the House by a vote of 244-185. It will now go to the Senate.
This legislation was the House Majority's 31st bill in the last 18 months to repeal all or parts of the Affordable Care Act.
The repeal of health care reform would end patient protections and raise health care costs for millions of Americans, Thompson's office reported.
The bill passed the House by a vote of 244-185. It will now go to the Senate.
July 11, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today voted against H.R. 6079, the Patients' Rights Repeal Act. This legislation was the House Majority's 31st bill in the last 18 months to repeal all or parts of the Affordable Care Act. The repeal of health care reform would end patient protections and raise health care costs for millions of Americans. The bill passed the House by a vote of 244-185. It will now go to the Senate. The Senate is not expected to pass the bill and the President has said he would veto the legislation if it reached his desk.
Issues:Health Care
July 10, 2012
Value versus price is an ongoing question in the appraisal business and seems to be an equally popular debate in land conservation. When appraising equipment, I often refer to Warren Buffet's famous quote, "Price is what you pay; value is what you get." The same holds true for open lands.
Last time I took a hike, I paid nothing, and yet the value of an outdoor experience is immeasurable. My certainty of the value of outdoor experience is why I support the designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain region as a National Conservation Area.
Last time I took a hike, I paid nothing, and yet the value of an outdoor experience is immeasurable. My certainty of the value of outdoor experience is why I support the designation of Berryessa Snow Mountain region as a National Conservation Area.
July 9, 2012
The Crescent City Harbor District is holding a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday to mark the beginning of the inner boat basin reconstruction project.
The groundbreaking will mark the start of work to rebuild the basin following the tsunamis of 2011 and 2006. The 2011 tsunami wreaked havoc on the harbor, prompting state and federal authorities to declare an emergency. In 2006, a smaller tsunami damaged the harbor and a state emergency was declared.
The groundbreaking will mark the start of work to rebuild the basin following the tsunamis of 2011 and 2006. The 2011 tsunami wreaked havoc on the harbor, prompting state and federal authorities to declare an emergency. In 2006, a smaller tsunami damaged the harbor and a state emergency was declared.
July 6, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced a $457,983 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Windsor. The grant was awarded through The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The funds are part of an AFG program called Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and will be used to make sure fire departments can attain and maintain 24-hour staffing, and to assure that their communities have adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards.
July 3, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced a $553,953 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Arcata. The grant was awarded through The Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The funds are part of the an AFG program called Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) and will be used to make sure fire departments can attain and maintain 24-hour staffing, and to assure that their communities have adequate protection from fire and fire-related hazards.