Thompson Announces $4.2 Million Grant to Improve Rail Crossing Safety and Efficiency in Yolo County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded a $4,160,000 federal grant to Yolo County to relocate and redesign a dangerous and congested railroad and roadway crossing north of Davis.
Thompson to Serve as Ranking Member on House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) was once again named Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy. This appointment was confirmed today by a vote of the full committee.
“It's an honor to be reappointed to lead Democrats’ tax policy this Congress,” said Thompson. “As Ranking Member of the tax subcommittee, I will continue to work to ensure our tax code works for all Americans.
Thompson Announces $25 Million Grant to Build Critical Railway Overcrossing in Dixon
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that the Department of Transportation has awarded a $25,221,639 federal grant to the City of Dixon to construct a new “complete street” grade-separated railroad overcrossing at Parkway Boulevard.
Thompson Applauds Biden Administration for Another Year of Record-Setting Health Care Enrollment
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) applauded the Biden-Harris Administration for its record-breaking work expanding health care coverage for Americans.
Thompson Sworn in to Serve in the 119th Congress
“It’s the honor of my life to serve the people of the community where I was born, grew up, raised my own family, and live today,” said Thompson. “Over the next two years, my priority will remain the same: To deliver for the constituents of the 4th District. That includes working to lower costs, improve community safety, fight climate change, and protect your fundamental rights and freedoms.”
118th Congress Update: Thompson Recoups $26.4 Million for Constituents, Delivers $16.4 Million for Community Projects
Washington – As the 118th Congress comes to a close, Rep. Mike Thompson released the following update on his work delivering for the constituents of California’s Fourth District:
Dear Friends,
As the 118th Congress comes to a close, here’s what my team and I have done…
Delivering for Constituents
Thompson, Padilla, LaMalfa Press for Swift Implementation of Law to Deliver Tax Relief for Wildfire Survivors
Washington – Today, Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Representative Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01) released a letter urging the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to take immediate actions to implement their bipartisan legislation providing critical tax relief for wildfire victims. President Biden recently signed the Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act into law.
Thompson Releases Statement on House's Continuing Resolution
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement on the House’s passage of a Continuing Resolution:
“Tonight, I voted to avoid a potentially disastrous government shutdown ahead of the holidays.
“Since October, Democrats and Republicans negotiated in good faith to develop a bipartisan bill to fund our government. Republicans set the total amount of funding in the bill. Yet hours before we were set to pass that bill, Elon Musk and President-elect Trump intervened to kill it.
Thompson, Eshoo, Carbajal, Morelle, Thanedar, Napa Schools for Climate Action Lead Climate Restitution Resolution
Washington – Today, Reps.
Thompson Announces Disaster Tax Relief Signed Into law Legislation Delivers Tax Relief to Thousands of California Wildfire Victims
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) announced that President Biden has signed the bipartisan Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act (H.R. 5863) into law. The bill includes Rep. Thompson’s legislation that exempts thousands of qualified wildfire victims in California from having to pay federal income tax on their settlement money or pay tax on attorney fees included in the settlement. This relief applies retroactively to qualified victims.
Thompson, Schweikert, Matsui, Balderson, Schatz Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling on Congressional Leadership to Extend Telehealth Access for Seniors
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04), Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-01), Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-07), Rep. Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) announced they led a letter signed by 100 Members of Congress and Senators to House and Senate leadership urging them to extend telehealth coverage benefits so that all Medicare beneficiaries retain access to these services. Without an extension by December 31st, seniors on Medicare would lose access to critical telehealth services.
Thompson, Padilla Announce Unanimous Senate Vote to Pass Fire Victims Tax Relief Bill, Send to President's Desk Legislation Will Deliver Tax Relief to Thousands of California Wildfire Victims
Washington – Today, Rep.
Thompson Releases Statement in Support of 4th District’s Immigrant Community
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) released the following statement in support of our immigrant community in California’s Fourth Congressional District:
“Immigrants are our neighbors and colleagues, soldiers and first responders, doctors and lawyers, farmers, entrepreneurs, teachers and so much more. Our nation would not be the powerhouse of the world without immigrants’ countless contributions to the United States’ history, culture, and economy.
Thompson Votes to Enhance Preservation of America's Natural Resources, Wildlife, and Habitats
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) voted to pass the America's Conservation Enhancement (ACE) Reauthorization Act of 2024. This comprehensive legislation will enhance the preservation of America's natural resources, wildlife, and habitats. Thompson served as an original co-sponsor for this legislation in the House of Representatives.
Thompson Announces Staff Serving Lake County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Luca Moretti has been promoted to serve as a Field Representative covering Lake County.
“I’m excited for Luca’s new role on our team serving the people of Lake County,” said Thompson. “Luca has been with Team Thompson for over two years now and was a favorite mentee of our late Deputy Chief of Staff, Brad Onorato. Luca has spent his time with our team getting to know the Lake Community and I could not imagine anyone better suited to carry on Brad’s legacy.
Thompson Announces Winners of 2024 Congressional App Competition
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced Ziqi Zheng from Maria Carillo High School in Sonoma County as the winner of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge. Ziqi’s app, “SOS-Connect,” helps connect people in disaster areas with community resources.
“STEM education is critical to prepare our nation’s middle- and high-schoolers for the future workforce. That’s why I look forward to hosting the Congressional App Challenge each year. It’s a great opportunity to engage our community’s students in creative, innovative coding projects," said Thompson.
Thompson Announces New Staff Serving Solano County
Woodland – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that Will Duncan has joined his team to serve as a Field Representative covering Solano County, including Dixon, Vacaville, and Rio Vista.
“I’m excited to have Will join our team to serve the people of Solano County,” said Thompson. “Will’s passion for public service, local history, and familiarity with our community will be invaluable to our team and I know he will provide excellent service to our district as Team Thompson’s ‘eyes and ears’ of Solano County.”
Thompson Votes to Eliminate Social Security Pension Benefit Rules Harming Public Servants
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he voted to pass H.R. 82, the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, which repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) rules impacting the earned benefits of many retired public servants like teachers, police officers, firefighters, emergency services personnel, other first responders, and federal, state, and local employees who worked in both covered and non-covered jobs during their careers.
Thompson Releases Statement on President-Elect Donald Trump
“The voters have spoken. While half of our country is deeply disappointed — including myself and many community members in the Fourth District — the most important step now is that we start to pick up the pieces so we can continue to make the United States a better place to live.
Thompson Honored with American Farm Bureau Federation's "Friend of Farm Bureau" Award
Napa – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced he was presented the American Farm Bureau Federation’s “Friend of Farm Bureau” award by Shannon Douglass, President of the California State Farm Bureau, for his outstanding service to support farmers, growers, and producers during the 118th Congress.