114th Congress
By the time Rep. Mike Thompson’s constituents turn to him for help, they’ve typically tried everything they can think of and failed to wrest money owned to them from the federal agencies that owe it. Nevertheless, in 2016 alone, Thompson’s office recovered nearly $2 million for people in his district — a good chunk of it in Solano County, the Democrat’s office staff said.
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, Co-Chair of the House Military Veterans Caucus, today issued the following statement after Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced that the Pentagon will halt efforts to recoup bonuses that had been issued to members of the California National Guard in error.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, Co- Chair of the House Military Veterans Caucus, led his bipartisan Co-Chairs in sending a letter to Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning asking him to grant an exception to the requirement that current and former service members who enlisted in the National Guard between 2006 and 2008 repay unauthorized bonuses.
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, co-chair of the House Military Veterans Caucus, led his bipartisan co-chairs in sending a letter to Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning asking him to grant an exception to the requirement that current and former service members who enlisted in the National Guard between 2006 and 2008 repay unauthorized bonuses.
Members of Congress in both parties vowed Tuesday to halt Pentagon efforts to force nearly 10,000 former California National Guard soldiers to repay bonuses they received in a deceptive scheme to get them to re-enlist for combat duty a decade ago.
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, Co- Chair of the House Military Veterans Caucus, led his bipartisan team in sending a letter to Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning asking him to grant an exception to the requirement that current and former service members who enlisted in the National Guard between 2006 and 2008 repay unauthorized bonuses.
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson today visited the Veterans Home of California-Yountville with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert A. McDonald. Thompson invited Secretary McDonald to visit the veterans’ home in Yountville so that the Secretary could see the important services provided to veterans firsthand and discuss ways in which the home can work in partnership with the federal government.
Napa-based nonprofit ParentsCAN will receive $100,000 a year for five years from U.S. Department of Education as part of the Community Parent Resource Center grant to equip parents with the information, knowledge and skills they need to work with professionals to meet the early intervention, educational and transitional needs of children with disabilities.
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced a COPS Hiring Program (CHP) grant of $125,000 to the City of Lakeport, which will be used to retain a law enforcement officer who will serve as a liaison to Lakeport’s business community and neighborhood groups to support Lakeport’s crime reduction efforts. The grant was made available through the U.S.
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced on Tuesday a COPS Hiring Program (CHP) grant of $125,000 to the City of Lakeport. This will be used to retain a law enforcement officer who will serve as a liaison to Lakeport’s business community and neighborhood groups to support Lakeport’s crime reduction efforts.