Thompson Votes to Pass American Rescue Plan
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R.1319, the final version of the American Rescue Plan, comprehensive COVID-19 relief legislation.
Thompson, McKinley Introduce Resolution Marking World Hearing Day
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA) and Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution designating March 3 as World Hearing Day. This resolution recognizes the importance of hearing to overall health and promotes awareness about preventing deafness and promoting hearing and ear care.
Chairman Thompson, Joined by Democrats and Republicans, Reintroduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
Bill would implement universal background checks, close loopholes
Thompson Secures Language to Help Expedite Completion of Napa Flood Project Language Aides Completion of this Critical Long-Standing Project
Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) announced today that language was included in the year-end funding bill that help expedite the Army Corps of Engineers to complete of the Napa Flood Risk Management Project. This removes an administrative roadblock that clears the path for critical work to be done to help bring this flood protection project towards final completion.
VOTE SAFELY AND SECURELY DURING THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
Napa County voters can be assured that recent national developments will not impact safe and securing voting leading up to the November 3, 2020 Presidential Election. To make sure that voters receive their official vote by mail ballot the week of October 5, 2020, they should confirm their registration status now at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov “We have been assured by our regional and local postal officials that there is more than adequate capacity to deliver 81,000 vote by mail ballots during that week,” commented Registrar of Voters John Tuteur.
Reps. Thompson, LaMalfa, Panetta Introduce the Increase Federal Disaster Cost Share Act Ensures Federal Government Covers 90 Percent of Costs for Disasters
Napa, CA - U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-5), Doug LaMalfa (CA-1), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) announced today that they and 15 Members have introduced the Increase Federal Disaster Cost Share Act of 2020. The bipartisan legislation would increase the Federal cost share provided from 75 percent to 90 percent for any federal disaster declaration beginning at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of 2020. Coauthors of this legislation are Reps. Ami Bera (CA-7), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Gilbert R. Cisneros (CA-39), Jim Costa (CA-16), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11), Anna G. Eshoo (CA-18), John Garamendi (CA-3), Jared Huffman (CA-2), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC), and Harley Rouda (CA-48).
Thompson Votes to Pass Delivering for America Act Bill prevents changes to USPS mail delivery during COVID-19
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass the Delivering for America Act, legislation to address sabotage of the United States Postal Service by prohibiting operational or service changes during the Coronavirus crisis. The bill also includes $25 billion to help shore up postal operations. Thompson released the following statement after the vote.
Reps. Thompson, Garamendi and Huffman Announce FEMA Approval of Individual Assistance and Public Assistance Funds Includes support for state and local communities to further recovery efforts from LNU Lightning Complex
Napa, CA - U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), Rep. John Garamendi (CA-03), and Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02) announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approval Individual Assistance and Public Assistance disaster relief for Lake, Napa, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties:
THOMPSON, ESHOO, GARAMENDI, HUFFMAN, LAMALFA, PANETTA AND 26 CALIFORNIA MEMBERS REQUEST WILDFIRE DISASTER DECLARATION
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), Rep. Anna Eshoo (CA-18), Rep. John Garamendi (CA-03), Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) and 26 other Republicans and Democrats in the California delegation, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) wrote to the President asking him to immediately grant California’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration for the destructive wildfires that have hit Lake, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, and Yolo Counties over the last week. The letter was also signed by Representatives Karen Bass (CA-37), Ami Bera (CA-7), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr. (CA-39), Paul Cook (CA-08), J. Luis Correa (CA-46), Jim Costa (CA-16), Mark Desaulnier (CA-11), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Mike Levin (CA-49), Ted W. Lieu (CA-33), Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Alan Lowenthal (CA-47), Jerry Mcnerney (CA-9), Grace F. Napolitano (CA-32), Harley Rouda (CA-48), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), Linda T. Sánchez (CA-38), Adam Schiff (CA-28), Brad Sherman (CA-30), Jackie Speier (CA-14), Eric Swalwell (CA-15), Juan Vargas (CA-51). Text of the letter is below and a copy is attached.
Thompson Launches 2020 Congressional Student Leadership Council Open to high school students across the district
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced he is now accepting applications for his 2020 Student Leadership Council, open to high school students in California’s Fifth Congressional District. Launched in 2019, the Student Leadership Council is a chance for local students to learn more about their government and develop leadership skills.
Rep. Mike Thompson Applauds Vice Presidential Candidate Selection of Senator Kamala Harris Proud to support her candidacy and work to see her elected as first woman Vice President
(NAPA, CA) – Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement in wholehearted support of Senator Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s Vice Presidential Candidate. Harris is currently serving as a United States Senator from California and served as the state’s Attorney General.
Thompson Celebrates Passage of Great American Outdoors Act Bipartisan bill to protect and preserve public lands
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) lauded the House passage of the Great American Outdoors Act, a bipartisan bill he coauthored and voted to pass that makes significant investments in the conservation of public lands, including fully and permanently funding the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Thompson spoke on the House floor in favor of this bill.
Thompson Bill to Transfer Control of Mare Island Cemetery Included in Defense Funding Legislation Will help repair and maintain historic cemetery
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that his legislation to transfer control of the Mare Island Naval Cemetery to the Department of Veterans Affairs was included in the National Defense Authorization Act. This provision allows for the cemetery to be properly repaired and maintained as the final resting place for hundreds of our nation’s heroes.
Thompson Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
Napa – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the passing of civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis:
Thompson, 16 California Members Write to Congressional Leaders Regarding Stimulus Checks Ask that future payments not be arbitrarily limited
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) led 16 Members of the California delegation in a letter to Congressional leaders asking that any stimulus payments included in the upcoming Coronavirus relief package not be restricted to Americans earning less than $40,000. Citing the differing costs of living across the nation, the members asked that no such arbitrary restrictions be placed on future stimulus payments.
Thompson, Welch, Johnson, Schweikert, Matsui Introduce the Protecting Access to Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Act Bipartisan bill to expand use of telehealth beyond health crisis
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Telehealth Caucus, along with caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL), Rep. Bill Johnson (OH-06), and Rep. David Schweikert (AZ-06), and caucus member Rep. Doris Matsui (CA-06), announced the introduction of the Protecting Access to Post-Covid-19 Telehealth Act. This bipartisan bill will continue the expanded use of telehealth beyond the Coronavirus pandemic by eliminating restrictions on the use in Medicare, providing a bridge for patients currently using the practices because of the crisis, and requiring a study on the use of telehealth during COVID-19.
Thompson Votes to Pass Moving Forward Act Comprehensive transportation package includes Thompson’s green energy legislation
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted to pass H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, which is the House’s signature comprehensive transportation and infrastructure package. The legislation includes two of Thompson’s bills, the GREEN Act and the Catastrophe Loss Mitigation Incentive and Tax Parity Act. A statement from Thompson is below.
Thompson Announces Introduction of Business Interruption Relief Act Bill allows interruption insurance claims to be honored during shutdowns such as those due to Coronavirus
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that he has introduced H.R. 7412, the Business Interruption Relief Act of 2020. This bill will help sort through the confusion facing many businesses that closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic by creating a voluntary program that would reimburse insurers who voluntarily pay out business interruption claims. This program would support small businesses that have been hit hard by shutdowns due to Coronavirus.
Thompson Votes to Pass Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act Bill expands ACA, protects patients with pre-existing conditions
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), a senior member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health, voted to pass H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. This bill works to enhance the progress made by the Affordable Care Act, including strengthening the protections for people with pre-existing conditions. A statement from Thompson is below.
Thompson Marks Passage of Justice in Policing Act Landmark legislation to combat structural racism in policing
Washington – Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) marked the passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, landmark legislation to combat structural racism and discrimination in policing. Thompson released the following statement after voting to pass the bill.