112th Congress
Congressman Thompson wants to help his constituents in any way he can. Below is a list of services he is able to provide. Please contact our office with any questions or if you need help with an issue not listed:
November 30, 2012
Congressman Mike Thompson, along with Lake County Board members and other volunteers, won't bring presents from the North Pole to children for Christmas; instead, they are buying them locally for the 17th annual Toys for Kids.
Last year, the toys were purchased at the Clearlake Walmart and this year, the toys will be bought at Funtopia in Middletown.
The Toys for Kids fundraiser is meant to buy toys for children in need. This year, 627 children are on the gift list.
Last year, the toys were purchased at the Clearlake Walmart and this year, the toys will be bought at Funtopia in Middletown.
The Toys for Kids fundraiser is meant to buy toys for children in need. This year, 627 children are on the gift list.
November 16, 2012
Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee today released the following statement after a bipartisan Ways and Means Committee meeting on the fiscal cliff.
“People across our district and nation are counting on us to work together and find a way to avoid the fiscal cliff. After meeting with my Ways and Means colleagues from both sides of the aisle, and being briefed on leadership meetings at the White House, I am cautiously optimistic that we can find common ground and begin addressing our deficit challenges this year.
“People across our district and nation are counting on us to work together and find a way to avoid the fiscal cliff. After meeting with my Ways and Means colleagues from both sides of the aisle, and being briefed on leadership meetings at the White House, I am cautiously optimistic that we can find common ground and begin addressing our deficit challenges this year.
November 11, 2012
Dear Friend,
Today, November 11th, is Veterans Day - a time when we as a nation pause to honor and recognize the enormous sacrifices of our nation's veterans and their families.
There are more than 1.4 million Armed Forces personnel currently serving our nation on Active Duty around the world. There are 3.1 million family members of Active Duty and Reserve Members.
These brave Americans are serving our country selflessly - without any expectation of recognition, gratitude, or praise. They do it out of duty, out of honor. They do it for us.
Today, November 11th, is Veterans Day - a time when we as a nation pause to honor and recognize the enormous sacrifices of our nation's veterans and their families.
There are more than 1.4 million Armed Forces personnel currently serving our nation on Active Duty around the world. There are 3.1 million family members of Active Duty and Reserve Members.
These brave Americans are serving our country selflessly - without any expectation of recognition, gratitude, or praise. They do it out of duty, out of honor. They do it for us.
October 30, 2012
If you were a parent or a coach, if you were there Tuesday night at The Commons on the SSU campus, your head would have hurt as you listened to the experts talk about concussions. The list of symptoms is long. The list of sports in which a concussion can occur is even longer (all of them). The list of the tragic after-effects from an untreated concussion would numb the brain just by their mere recitation.
October 28, 2012
On Friday St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake received some big news - the hospital was awarded a $497,076 grant for health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Lake County.
This grant is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS's) Community Transformation Grants (CTG) to support public health efforts to reduce chronic diseases, promote healthier lifestyles, reduce health disparities and control health care spending in small communities.
This grant is a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS's) Community Transformation Grants (CTG) to support public health efforts to reduce chronic diseases, promote healthier lifestyles, reduce health disparities and control health care spending in small communities.
October 28, 2012
I feel compelled to respond to George Blevins' “Open letter to Rep. Mike Thompson,” from Oct. 16.
As a 74-year-old, I too have been a longtime constituent of Rep. Thompson's congressional district and have spent my entire career in the health care and aging policy field.
As we prepare to go to the polls, I think it is more important than ever that voters get beyond the campaign rhetoric and go straight to the facts.
As a 74-year-old, I too have been a longtime constituent of Rep. Thompson's congressional district and have spent my entire career in the health care and aging policy field.
As we prepare to go to the polls, I think it is more important than ever that voters get beyond the campaign rhetoric and go straight to the facts.
October 26, 2012
Thompson promises federal safeguards
LAKE BERRYESSA â€" A community meeting that was at times contentious, bordering on unruly, fostered a dialogue Thursday night on what the future might hold for communities and recreation at the lake.
The meeting focused on the fate of the contractor in charge of six of the seven resorts at Lake Berryessa, and a proposal by U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, for a national conservation area (NCA) whose boundaries would include the lake.
LAKE BERRYESSA â€" A community meeting that was at times contentious, bordering on unruly, fostered a dialogue Thursday night on what the future might hold for communities and recreation at the lake.
The meeting focused on the fate of the contractor in charge of six of the seven resorts at Lake Berryessa, and a proposal by U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, for a national conservation area (NCA) whose boundaries would include the lake.
October 25, 2012
It is always difficult to summarize an hour and a half of spirited discussion. More than a hundred local area residents packed the Capell Valley Fire Station on Octobr 25th to discuss the future of the Lake Berryessa region. Thanks to the Lake Berryessa Chamber of Commerce for organizing this important meeting.
October 24, 2012
I feel compelled to respond Mr. George Blevins and his “Open letter to Rep. Mike Thompson” on Oct. 16. Let's get the facts straight.
First, I have talked with the congressman numerous times about his “Obamacare” vote. Not only did he read the legislation, he wrote an amendment to the House bill, and worked behind the scenes to strengthen the Senate bill that eventually became law.
I also received a great fact-versus-fiction newsletter from the congressman on Obamacare, which I encourage everyone to read. It's on his website.
First, I have talked with the congressman numerous times about his “Obamacare” vote. Not only did he read the legislation, he wrote an amendment to the House bill, and worked behind the scenes to strengthen the Senate bill that eventually became law.
I also received a great fact-versus-fiction newsletter from the congressman on Obamacare, which I encourage everyone to read. It's on his website.