Thompson, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help First Responders Access Penalty Free Retirement Funds
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Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Mike Kelly (PA-16) introduced the Protecting Public Safety Employees’ Timely Retirement Act of 2022, a bill to amend the federal tax code in order to allow first responders the ability to access their retirement funds penalty free upon reaching their eligible retirement age. |
Thompson, Jayapal Introduce Bill to Codify Right to Contraception
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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the Protecting Access to Contraception Act of 2022, legislation to codify the right of Americans to access contraception. This follows Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ opinion stating that the court should reconsider substantive due process precedents, including Griswold v. |
Thompson Releases Statement on Supreme Court Decision Gutting Greenhouse Gas Emission Regulations
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St. Helena – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after the Supreme Court decision ruled in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to curtail the EPA’s ability to tackle climate change, protect the public from the harms of pollution, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the Clean Air Act. |
Thompson Announces Inclusion of Key Napa County Funding Projects in Appropriations Bill
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Napa – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that every request he submitted for community funded projects within Napa County was included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding legislation released by the House Appropriations Subcommittees. The projects include the Napa Homelessness Services Project, the Napa Valley Vine Trail Project, and the Ole Health Electronic Records Project. |
Thompson, Garamendi, Costa Introduce American Port Access Privileges Act to Support California Exporters
Benicia – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-05), John Garamendi (CA-03), and Jim Costa (CA-16) introduced the “American Port Access Privileges Act” (H.R.8243) to put U.S. exporters at the front of the line at our ports and support the American economy.
Biden Signs Thompson’s Pasta King Post Office Bill into Law
Washington – Today, President Joe Biden signed Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)’s H.R. 735 into law. This bill renames the United States Post Office in Cotati after Art Ibleto, the Pasta King.
“Proud to see President Biden sign my bill to rename the Cotati Post Office after my friend, Art Ibleto, into law,” said Thompson. “This will honor Art’s tremendous life and cement his legacy and contributions to our community. I look forward to honoring Art again at the official renaming ceremony and hope to join with all who knew the Pasta King to remember his life.”
Thompson Votes for Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Washington – Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. The Senate passed this legislation by a vote of 65 to 33, with 15 Senate Republicans joining all 50 Senate Democrats. The bill passed the House by a vote of 234-193.
Thompson Statement on Assault on Women’s Rights
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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after the Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade and strip access to health care from millions of Americans across the country. |
Thompson Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning New York Concealed Carry Permit Law
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after the Supreme Court released a decision stripping states of the right to set sensible firearm rules. New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen concerns a New York state law that requires anyone who wants a license to carry a concealed handgun to show “proper cause” for the license.
Thompson Votes to Pass Bipartisan Active Shooter Alert Act
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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 6538, the Bipartisan Active Shooter Alert Act. This bill would create an AMBER Alert-style system allowing law enforcement to alert the public of nearby active shooters. Rep. Thompson is an original co-sponsor of H.R. 6538. |
Thompson Releases Statement on Bipartisan Senate Gun Violence Prevention Bill
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Washington – Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after the bipartisan group of senators, led by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX), introduced the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. |
Thompson Votes to Protect and Conserve America’s Wildlife and Support California Conservation Efforts
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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 2773, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act (RAWA), a bipartisan conservation bill that will amend the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Act and provide $1.3 billion to assist in conserving, restoring and protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat in California, territories, Tribal lands, and other states across the nation. |
Thompson Votes to Crack Down on Exorbitant Ocean Shipping Costs
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted for bipartisan legislation to ease the burden of rising costs on California farms, small businesses, and families while also boosting American exporters’ ability to efficiently deliver products to the global marketplace. The Ocean Shipping Reform Act will crack down on exorbitant fees being charged by international shipping companies and prevent American-made goods from being left on the dock. Previously passed by the Senate, this legislation now heads to the President’s desk.
Thompson Statement on Bipartisan Senate Gun Violence Prevention Agreement
Washington – Today, House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement after a bipartisan group of senators, led by Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), announced an agreement to combat gun violence.
Thompson Votes to Pass Federal Red Flag Law, Additional Gun Violence Prevention Measure
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Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 2377, the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act. This bill is a combination of the provisions of H.R. 2377 (Rep. McBath) and H.R. 3480 (Rep. Carbajal). |
Thompson Votes to Pass Water Resources Development Act to Authorize Key Funding For California Fifth District Water Projects
Washington – Last night, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 7776, the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, legislation that will authorize crucial investments in America’s ports, inland waterways, flood management systems, ecosystems, and other water resources infrastructure. WRDA 2022 will support our local economy and keep California competitive, while carrying out projects in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Now that WRDA has passed the House, the legislation must pass the Senate to ensure that WRDA 2022 is signed into law.
Thompson, Giffords, Hayes, Crow, Responsible Gun Owners Call for Federal Action on Gun Violence Prevention
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Giffords Courage Senior Advisor and former firearms executive Ryan Busse, Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05), and Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) held a press conference on Capitol Hill calling for the pressing need to pass federal legislation to end gun violence and help save lives.
House Passes Thompson Bill to Address Gun Violence and Save Lives
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Washington – Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)’s H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act. Rep. Thompson introduced this bill alongside House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairwoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18). This bill joins Rep. Thompson’s H.R. |
Rep. Mike Thompson Releases Statement On Top Placing In 4th District Primary
Napa, CA - U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson released the following statement on his first-place finish in the primary election for California’s 4th Congressional District. Under California’s primary system, the two top vote getters advance to the general election.
“The outpouring of support I received last night is humbling. I was born, grew up, and still live in our district and I consider it the honor of my life to represent our beautiful region in Congress,” said Rep. Mike Thompson.
Senate Passes Thompson’s Bill to Rename Cotati Post Office in Honor of the Pasta King, Art Ibleto
Washington – On May 25, the United States Senate passed Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)’s H.R. 735, a bill to rename the Cotati Post Office in honor of Arturo Luis Ibleto, the Pasta King. The City of Cotati passed a resolution requesting that Congressman Thompson introduce this bill to honor Art’s life and legacy.