113th Congress
November 13, 2013
Far from dead, legislation expanding background checks before gun sales still has a chance of passing this Congress, Democratic leaders in the House and Senate said Wednesday.
While the background check issue has been dormant on Capitol Hill since the Senate shot down such a proposal earlier in the year, Democrats argue that enough pressure on House GOP leaders would return the topic to prominence - and force a floor vote - before next year's mid-term elections.
While the background check issue has been dormant on Capitol Hill since the Senate shot down such a proposal earlier in the year, Democrats argue that enough pressure on House GOP leaders would return the topic to prominence - and force a floor vote - before next year's mid-term elections.
Issues:Gun Violence Prevention
November 3, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, Benicia's representative in the House, has introduced legislation that would authorize spending up to $100 million annually for distressed communities that have experienced closure or realignment of military installations.
He said among the California cities that could be helped by the provision's tax credits is Vallejo, where the Mare Island Naval Shipyard was closed in 1996.
He said among the California cities that could be helped by the provision's tax credits is Vallejo, where the Mare Island Naval Shipyard was closed in 1996.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
November 2, 2013
On Friday Congressman Mike Thompson was honored for his years of work to make sure service members who were subjected to the Department of Defense's chemical weapon testing are able to receive full medical care and disability compensation for their service-connected medical conditions.
In late 2002, the DOD revealed for the first time that between 1962 and 1974 it had tested harmful chemical and biological agents by spraying them on ships and sailors.
In late 2002, the DOD revealed for the first time that between 1962 and 1974 it had tested harmful chemical and biological agents by spraying them on ships and sailors.
Issues:Veterans
November 1, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) was honored today for his years of work to make sure service members who were subjected to the Department of Defense's (DOD) chemical weapon testing are able to receive full medical care and disability compensation for their service-connected medical conditions. In late 2002, the DOD revealed for the first time that between 1962 and 1974 it had tested harmful chemical and biological agents by spraying them on ships and sailors.
Issues:Veterans
October 30, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, announced today that he introduced H.R. 3439, the New Markets Tax Credit Military Installation Act of 2013. This bipartisan legislation, co-authored by Republican Rep. Ralph Hall (TX-4), expands the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program by authorizing up to $100 million per year for distressed communities that have had military installations closed or realigned.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
October 25, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson's (CA-5) bipartisan amendment requiring a federal study on impacts of invasive species passed the House Thursday.
The amendment was passed as part of H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013.
Specifically, the amendment requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the impacts of aquatic invasive species on federal assets and current federal spending on aquatic invasive species prevention.
The amendment was passed as part of H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013.
Specifically, the amendment requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the impacts of aquatic invasive species on federal assets and current federal spending on aquatic invasive species prevention.
Issues:Energy & Environment
October 24, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson's (CA-5) bipartisan amendment requiring a federal study on impacts of invasive species passed the House today. The amendment was passed as part of H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA) of 2013. Specifically, the amendment requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on the impacts of aquatic invasive species on federal assets and current federal spending on aquatic invasive species prevention.
Issues:Energy & Environment
October 24, 2013
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and George Miller (CA-11) today secured the passage of a provision in H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA), that will de-authorizes a four-mile segment of the existing Walnut Creek Project, taking it out of Army Corps control. De-authorizing this four-mile segment eliminates unnecessary U.S. Army Corps bureaucracy and allows the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to directly perform flood control and habitat restoration on the remaining 18 miles of the Walnut Creek Project.
Issues:Energy & Environment
October 24, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today secured the passage of a provision in H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA), that allows the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to continue working with the Sonoma County Water Agency to enhance six miles of endangered coho salmon habitat along Dry Creek, located between Warm Springs Dam and the Russian River near Healdsburg.
Issues:Energy & Environment
October 23, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced today that he introduced, H.R. 3306, the Telehealth Enhancement Act of 2013, bipartisan legislation to expand telemedicine. By allowing Medicare payments for remote patient monitoring, the bill expands the locations where patients can receive Medicare-covered teleheath services. The bill also gives states the opportunity to expand Medicaid coverage to include telehealth services for women with high-risk pregnancies. U.S. Reps. Gregg Harper (MS-3-R.), Devin Nunes (CA-22-R), and Peter Welch (VT-D-AL) joined Thompson in introducing the legislation.
Issues:Health Care