113th Congress
February 11, 2013
Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, announced Thursday a comprehensive set of policy principles for reducing gun violence. The 15-point plan was a product of public hearings and deliberations by the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, chaired by Thompson at the request of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi.
The dozen-member task force is composed entirely of Democratic representatives, a fact Thompson said Friday reflects the reality that “no one else has done a doggone thing.”
The dozen-member task force is composed entirely of Democratic representatives, a fact Thompson said Friday reflects the reality that “no one else has done a doggone thing.”
February 9, 2013
Avid hunter and gun owner Rep. Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, shoulders his shotgun after shooting clay pigeons in Napa. Photo: Noah Berger, Special To The Chronicle
Mike Thompson loaded a shell into his shotgun and snapped the barrel into place. He raised the gun, calmly uttered "pull" and fired at the flying clay pigeon, shattering it as it ascended. He released the shell and pocketed it in his vest in one swift motion.
Mike Thompson loaded a shell into his shotgun and snapped the barrel into place. He raised the gun, calmly uttered "pull" and fired at the flying clay pigeon, shattering it as it ascended. He released the shell and pocketed it in his vest in one swift motion.
February 8, 2013
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) . Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S (R - AZ), Joe Heck (R-NV) and Jared Polis (D-CO) today introduced The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, H.R. 596, legislation that streamlines permitting for renewable energy projects on public lands.
February 8, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena) announced the set of recommendations offered by the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Thursday.
"Moving forward I will use these recommendations to develop and influence legislation in both the House and Senate and work to get legislation based on these principles signed into law," Thompson, who represents part of Lake County, said.
"Moving forward I will use these recommendations to develop and influence legislation in both the House and Senate and work to get legislation based on these principles signed into law," Thompson, who represents part of Lake County, said.
February 8, 2013
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February 8, 2013
Office of House of Representative Mike Thompson, M.D., U.S Government has issued the following news release:
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) . Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S (R - AZ), Joe Heck (R-NV) and Jared Polis (D-CO) today introduced The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, H.R. 596, legislation that streamlines permitting for renewable energy projects on public lands.
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA) . Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S (R - AZ), Joe Heck (R-NV) and Jared Polis (D-CO) today introduced The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, H.R. 596, legislation that streamlines permitting for renewable energy projects on public lands.
February 8, 2013
U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA), Paul A. Gosar (R - AZ), Joe Heck (R-NV) and Jared Polis (D-CO) on Friday introduced The Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act, H.R. 596, legislation that streamlines permitting for renewable energy projects on public lands.
February 7, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, today announced the task force's comprehensive set of policy principles designed to reduce gun violence while respecting the 2nd Amendment Rights of law-abiding Americans.
February 7, 2013
House Democrats unveiled its task force's plan to crack down on gun violence today, calling on Congress to enact an assault weapons ban, outlaw high-capacity assault magazines, and put in place universal background checks for every firearm sale.
Fifty-five days after the Newtown elementary school shooting, the 12-member task force devised its package as an unabashed attempt to capitalize on growing frustration over the recurring trend of high-profile gun crimes throughout the country.
Fifty-five days after the Newtown elementary school shooting, the 12-member task force devised its package as an unabashed attempt to capitalize on growing frustration over the recurring trend of high-profile gun crimes throughout the country.
February 7, 2013
Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) along with House Democrats hold a news conference in the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 19, 2012 on banning high-capacity clips.