113th Congress
October 9, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, has co-authored an immigration reform bill that is now moving through a House committee.
The bill, H.R. 15, is titled "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act."
It is the House version of the bipartisan immigration reform bill passed by the Senate, Thompson said.
The bill, H.R. 15, is titled "Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act."
It is the House version of the bipartisan immigration reform bill passed by the Senate, Thompson said.
Issues:Immigration Reform
October 8, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced today that he has co-authored H.R. 15, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. H.R. 15 is the House version of the bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill passed by the Senate.
Issues:Immigration Reform
October 8, 2013
I am proud to announce that I co-authored H.R. 15, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. H.R. 15 is the House version of the bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform bill passed by the Senate.
The Senate has passed tough, fair, bipartisan comprehensive reform legislation that strengthens our borders and offers an earned pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants already living, working and raising families here. It's time for the House to do the same.
The Senate has passed tough, fair, bipartisan comprehensive reform legislation that strengthens our borders and offers an earned pathway to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants already living, working and raising families here. It's time for the House to do the same.
Issues:Immigration Reform
October 6, 2013
The federal government shutdown is costing $12 million an hour and $300 million a day, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson said Friday in an interview with The Herald. And among those who are losing that money are small businesses and their employees, such as those in his Congressional District 5 that includes Benicia.
He said some in Benicia may feel the pinch indirectly â€" those with guests who had wanted to visit such Bay Area national parks as Alcatraz, which is shuttered for the time being, or who need a passport for an upcoming trip.
He said some in Benicia may feel the pinch indirectly â€" those with guests who had wanted to visit such Bay Area national parks as Alcatraz, which is shuttered for the time being, or who need a passport for an upcoming trip.
October 6, 2013
It was a week marked by deep political divisions and shutdowns â€" with no resolution in sight.
Much to our national shame, the Statue of Liberty, the Lincoln Memorial and all 401 of America's national parks are now closed. The last of the campers were ushered out of Yosemite National Park on Thursday. Those backpacking deep in the Grand Canyon have been rousted as well.
Much to our national shame, the Statue of Liberty, the Lincoln Memorial and all 401 of America's national parks are now closed. The last of the campers were ushered out of Yosemite National Park on Thursday. Those backpacking deep in the Grand Canyon have been rousted as well.
October 3, 2013
On Oct. 1, the U.S. government shut down for the first time in 17 years after the House and Senate were divided on a spending bill and missed the deadline to continue funding federal government by midnight Tuesday morning.
The effect of the government shutdown has been felt across the country, including Martinez. While federal courts can run for approximately two weeks on reserve funds before possibly having to succumb to closures, courthouses in Martinez are safe because they are under the California Superior Court System.
The effect of the government shutdown has been felt across the country, including Martinez. While federal courts can run for approximately two weeks on reserve funds before possibly having to succumb to closures, courthouses in Martinez are safe because they are under the California Superior Court System.
October 2, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today issued the following statement on the ongoing government shutdown.
October 1, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson announced that, beginning today, millions of Americans will have access to affordable, quality health insurance as new online Health Insurance Marketplaces open in every state, under the provisions of the Affordable Care Act. California's online marketplace is Covered California.
Issues:Health Care
September 30, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) voted today for the third time against government funding legislation that attempts to defund or delay all or part of the Affordable Care Act, and moves the federal government closer to a shutdown. The Senate is expected to again reject the House's latest attempt to undermine the health care law, and the President will veto any such legislation. A government funding resolution must be passed by Congress and signed by the President by midnight or the government will shutdown.