Statements and posts
9 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Thompson, Colleagues Introduce National Hazing Awareness Week Resolution
Introduced bipartisan resolution recognizing National Hazing Awareness Week to promote campus safety.
“Hazing has left countless students with life-altering injuries, and too many families have had to endure the loss of a loved one. I am pleased to introduce this bipartisan resolution to bring awareness, accountability, and transparency to campuses in an effort to help protect students from hazing.”
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Announced low-interest SBA disaster loans for businesses and homeowners affected by July storms.
“Severe storms throughout the region caused devastating property damage this past July. As a result, the Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans for those affected. I encourage eligible applicants to contact my office, which is available to support anyone who needs more information or guidance.”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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Thompson, Walkinshaw Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize our POW/MIA Servicemembers
Introduced bipartisan resolution designating September 18 as National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
“As the father of a Purple Heart wounded warrior, my thoughts and prayers are with the families who are missing a loved one.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Connie Clery
Introduced bipartisan resolution honoring Connie Clery and her campus safety advocacy legacy.
“Connie Clery took her family’s tragedy and transformed it into a national movement to make college campuses safer.”
Campus Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor SupportAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan legislation to modernize Medicare payments for community health centers.
“Primary care today often includes telehealth visits, remote patient monitoring, and other advancements in healthcare that did not exist 12 years ago when this policy was last reviewed.”
Health Care CoverageAI-read
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Reps. Thompson and Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate Celebrate Community Week
U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Service Organization Caucus, introduced a resolution to designate the week of September 6 through September 12 as…
“Volunteerism is fundamental to healthy communities and an important aspect of our country’s shared values.”
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Thompson Introduces Legislation to Protect America's Farmland From Eminent Domain
Last week, United States Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) introduced the Not In My Barnyard Act to protect American producers’ property rights.
“The loss of productive agricultural land when other viable sites exist directly threatens our nation’s food security and rural communities.”
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Thompson Secures More than $1.5 Million in Grants for Pennsylvania’s Timber Industry
This week, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) announced $1,552,631 in funding for forestry businesses in Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District to support forest management, increase production capabilities, improve…
“Pennsylvania has one of the largest hardwood timber industries in the nation, and our forest products generate tens of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars across the state annually.”
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Thompson Announces $4.6 Million Grant for Penn State, Advances Discovery of New Materials
Today, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) announced a $4.6 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for Penn State University to increase access to high-tech tools and laboratories for materials discovery and innovation.
“I am pleased to announce that Penn State will receive $4.6 million to continue developing semiconductors and quantum technologies.”