M. Thompson, G. Thompson Introduce Bipartisan Medicare Orthotics & Prosthetics Improvement Act Bill Would Shield Medicare Patients from Fraud and Abuse
Washington – This week, Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-05) and Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-05) introduced H.R. 2599, the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2017.
Thompson: CBO Confirms Republican Healthcare Plan Would Cut Coverage, Hurt Millions of Americans
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—Senior Member of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee—released the following statement on the updated review by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) of the Republicans’ repeal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA):
Thompson, Meehan Condemn Proposed Cuts to Land and Water Conservation Fund
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-05) and Patrick Meehan (R-PA-07) rejected proposed cuts to the Land and Water Conservation Fund that were included as part of the President’s budget.
Thompson Urges Congress to Keep Poison Pill Gun Riders out of Funding Bills
Washington – As the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations begins work on its bills for Fiscal Year 2018, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—Chairman of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force—led 120 bipartisan Members of Congress demanding that important funding bills be free from harmful gun language, or “riders.”
Thompson Slams President’s Budget Cuts, Would Devastate Hardworking Families, Hurt the Middle Class
Washington – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) strongly condemned the President’s proposals to cut basic services for our families and communities.
Thompson, Harper, Black, Welch Make Major Push for Telehealth Introduce Bills to Expand Access to Telehealth, Launch Congressional Telehealth Caucus
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-05), Gregg Harper (R-MS-03), Diane Black (R-TN-06), and Peter Welch (D-VT-AL) introduced two pieces of bipartisan legislation to expand access to telehealth services under Medicare.
Thompson: Mexican American Vintners Show the American Dream Is Alive and Well
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—Chairman of the Congressional Wine Caucus—met with members of the Mexican American Vintner Association (MAVA) visiting Washington to discuss how they are growing their businesses and strengthening our local economy
Thompson: Tax Reform Should Be for the Middle Class
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05)—senior Member of the House Ways & Means Committee—wrote about his goals for tax reform in The Hill.
Thompson, Democrats File Discharge Petition to Form Independent Commission on President’s Ties with Russia
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) signed a discharge petition to force a vote on HR 356, a bipartisan bill that would establish an outside, independent commission to investigate the President’s ties to Russia
Thompson on Firing of FBI Director Comey
Washington - Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) released the following statement on the President's decision to remove Director James Comey from his position at the FBI:
Thompson Announces 2017 Summer Reading Challenge
Napa, CA – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced the start of the Summer Reading Challenge. Open to students from pre-K through the 8th grade, the Challenge encourages kids in our district to read as many—or all—of the books on theLibrary of Congress and American Library Association’s Summer Reading List.
Thompson Condemns Healthcare Repeal Votes No on Bill That Rips Coverage from 24 Million Americans, Raises Costs, & Removes Protections for Pre-Existing Conditions
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted against the Republicans’ American Health Care Act (AHCA), which repeals key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The bill was previously introduced in March, when the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated it would cost 24 million Americans their health coverage.
Thompson Votes for Bipartisan Budget Increases Funding for Medical Research, Maintains Funding for Background Checks, Blocks Funds for a Border Wall
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted for a bipartisan omnibus bill to avert a disastrous government shutdown. The compromise includes robust funding to treat and prevent devastating illnesses, maintain our background check system for gun purchases, combat the opioid epidemic, and more.
Thompson, Ros-Lehtinen Propose Immigration Reforms for Non-Citizen Military Personnel and Their Families
Washington – Today, Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-05) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-27) introduced the Support and Defend Our Military Personnel and Their Families Act.
Thompson Joins Gabby Giffords, Activists to Demand Congress Take Action to Prevent Gun Violence
Washington – Today, Mike Thompson (CA-05), Chairman of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, joined Fmr. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, lawmakers, and activists to demand action from Congress.
Thompson Warns: If President Repeals ACA, Healthcare Costs Could Rise Sharply In Contra Costa County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) on the impact of the Republican healthcare repeal on California.
Thompson Warns: If President Repeals ACA, Healthcare Costs Could Rise Sharply In Lake County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) on the impact of the Republican healthcare repeal on California. CBPP found that the Republicans’ repeal plan would cause health costs—including premiums, deductibles, and co-pays—to rise by an average of$4,857 per year by 2020 for Covered California enrollees in Lake County.
Thompson Warns: If President Repeals ACA, Healthcare Costs Could Rise Sharply In Solano County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) on the impact of the Republican healthcare repeal on California.
Thompson Warns: If President Repeals ACA, Healthcare Costs Could Rise Sharply In Napa County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) on the impact of the Republican healthcare repeal on California.
Thompson Warns: If President Repeals ACA, Healthcare Costs Could Rise Sharply In Sonoma County
Washington – Today, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) issued the following statement on the new study from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) on the impact of the Republican healthcare repeal on California.