113th Congress
July 10, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-5) today announced that he founded the bipartisan Congressional Invasive Species Caucus. Thompson co-founded the caucus with Rep. Dan Benishek (R-MI-1). The Caucus will serve to raise awareness about invasive species, support local communities who are bearing the brunt of this problem, and promote efforts to prevent and control the spread of invasive species. The Caucus will provide opportunities for Members of Congress to meet with other policy makers, organizations and industry leaders that are working to prevent the spread of invasive species.
Issues:Energy & Environment
July 10, 2013
Dear Friends,
I am pleased to announce that today I founded the bipartisan Congressional Invasive Species Caucus with my Republican colleague from Michigan, Rep. Dan Benishek. The Caucus will serve to raise awareness about invasive species issues, support local communities who are bearing the brunt of this problem, and promote efforts to prevent and control the spread of invasive species. The Caucus will provide opportunities for Members of Congress to meet with other policy makers, organizations and industry leaders that are working to prevent the spread of invasive species.
I am pleased to announce that today I founded the bipartisan Congressional Invasive Species Caucus with my Republican colleague from Michigan, Rep. Dan Benishek. The Caucus will serve to raise awareness about invasive species issues, support local communities who are bearing the brunt of this problem, and promote efforts to prevent and control the spread of invasive species. The Caucus will provide opportunities for Members of Congress to meet with other policy makers, organizations and industry leaders that are working to prevent the spread of invasive species.
July 3, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced today that the Headquarters Building of the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky will be dedicated in honor of Colonel Robert Howard. Col. Howard served with the 5th Special Forces in Vietnam, and was Thompson's company commander when Thompson was an airborne instructor at the Army Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Thompson requested the Army establish a memorial honoring Colonel Howard and worked with the Army to identify the facility at Fort Campbell.
Issues:Veterans
June 28, 2013
Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) today announced a $238,000 federal grant that will provide Sonoma County veterans with job training, job placement, housing and other services. The grant, provided through the Department of Labor (DOL), will be awarded to Vietnam Veterans of California, Inc. in Santa Rosa. The grants were awarded through the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program (HVRP).
Issues:Veterans
June 27, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) today released the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act,” a comprehensive immigration reform bill, by a vote of 68-32:
“Today, the Senate passed bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform. Not only is this bill the right thing to do for our country and in line with our nation's most fundamental principles, it will boost our economy and lower our debt.
“Today, the Senate passed bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform. Not only is this bill the right thing to do for our country and in line with our nation's most fundamental principles, it will boost our economy and lower our debt.
Issues:Immigration Reform
June 27, 2013
With student loan rates set to double on Monday, July 1st, U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson yesterday called on the House to immediately bring up legislation he co-authored, H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act. Thompson's bill would allow college students to benefit from historically low interest rates by freezing the current 3.4 percent rate on subsidized Stafford loans for the next two years. The House Majority blocked H.R. 1433 from coming to the floor for consideration.
Issues:Education
June 27, 2013
Dear Friend,
With student loan rates set to double on Monday, July 1st, I called on the House yesterday to immediately bring up legislation I co-authored, H.R. 1595, the Student Loan Relief Act. This bill would allow college students to benefit from historically low interest rates by freezing the current 3.4 percent rate on subsidized Stafford loans for the next two years. Unfortunately, the House Majority wouldn't allow my bill to come to up for consideration.
Issues:Education
June 26, 2013
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today released the following statement on the United States Supreme Court's rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and Proposition 8.
“Today, the Supreme Court took a stand for equal justice under the law, ruling that laws that deny equality are immoral, unjust and unfair. This is a giant step forward, but we must continue working until every American has the right to marry whoever they love no matter where you live.”
“Today, the Supreme Court took a stand for equal justice under the law, ruling that laws that deny equality are immoral, unjust and unfair. This is a giant step forward, but we must continue working until every American has the right to marry whoever they love no matter where you live.”
June 26, 2013
Perhaps appropriately, a rare June rain was falling in Napa on Monday when news came that the long-awaited federal funding for the Oxbow flood bypass channel had finally been secured. Rep. Mike Thompson announced that $16.6 million had been allocated to the project.
With or without a flood, big things are about start happening to downtown Napa.
This bypass channel will provide much more than just flood protection.
With or without a flood, big things are about start happening to downtown Napa.
This bypass channel will provide much more than just flood protection.
Issues:Jobs & Economy
June 25, 2013
Rep. Mike Thompson announced Monday afternoon that the Army Corps of Engineers had allocated $16.6 million to build the vital flood bypass channel in downtown Napa.
The channel, which would double as a city park in dry weather, is a critical component of the Napa River flood control project, approved by county voters in 1998.
“This project will be a linchpin of economic development and job creation in our community for decades to come,” Thompson said in a news release.
The channel, which would double as a city park in dry weather, is a critical component of the Napa River flood control project, approved by county voters in 1998.
“This project will be a linchpin of economic development and job creation in our community for decades to come,” Thompson said in a news release.
Issues:Jobs & Economy