Mike Thompson
U.S. Representative · CA-4 · Democrat
Statements and posts
246 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to Thompson’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 1). May 25, 2026 – Aug 16, 2026.
230 statements
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THOMPSON SECURES $115 MILLION IN FEDERAL DOLLARS OWED TO LOCAL RESIDENTS
Announced securing $115 million in federal benefits owed to constituents through casework.
“My team and I pride ourselves on cutting through red tape and delivering for people. Whether we’re working to secure backpay for wrongly denied Social Security checks or helping the surviving family members of a veteran get the benefits they deserve, my team and I are always here to help.”
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THOMPSON, FONG'S CLERGY ACT BECOMES LAW
Announced bipartisan Clergy Act signed into law allowing clergy to opt back into Social Security.
“Faith leaders play a critical role in supporting our communities — offering them the flexibility to opt in to Social Security as they plan for retirement just makes sense. I’m glad to have co-led this bipartisan effort with Rep. Fong and I am proud that our bill was signed into law”
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THOMPSON LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO EXPAND VA BENEFITS FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISEASES
Led bipartisan effort urging VA to recognize Inclusion Body Myositis as service-connected condition.
“As a combat veteran, I know how important it is that veterans who served our country receive the care and benefits they have earned”
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THOMPSON DEMANDS ANSWERS FOLLOWING WOODLAND INCIDENT: “ICE IS NOT ABOVE THE LAW”
Demanded ICE investigate a vehicle incident in Woodland and hold personnel accountable.
“I demand that ICE immediately investigate this incident, fully cooperate with local law enforcement, and ensure that any individuals found to have engaged in misconduct or unlawful behavior are held accountable”
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Called on USDA to ensure specialty crop growers receive fair share of $8 billion fuel relief.
“California’s specialty crop growers are facing rising fuel prices and higher production costs, and they deserve a fair shot at this assistance”
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THOMPSON LEADS WAYS AND MEANS DEMOCRATS IN DEMANDING IRS RELEASE WITHHELD DATA
Demanded Treasury Secretary release IRS tax return data on tax law benefits.
“Congressional Republicans have spent months bragging about their tax law, but now that it's time to show Americans who is actually benefiting, the Administration is keeping the numbers hidden”
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THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON ICE ACTIVITIES IN WOODLAND
Criticized ICE agent for hitting person with vehicle in Woodland, called for accountability.
“ICE cannot continue to terrorize our communities. I am in communication with local law enforcement, who have informed me that ICE was operating the vehicle in question and that an investigation is underway. No one is above the law.”
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THOMPSON, DOGGETT PARTNER ON BILL EXPANDING MEDICARE BENEFITS TO COVER DENTAL, VISION, AND HEARING
Announced plan to lead effort passing bill expanding Medicare to cover dental, vision, hearing.
“Maintaining one’s dental, hearing, and vision health is critical to ensuring good nutrition, preventing cognitive decline, stopping falls, and more. I’ve always believed that expanding older Americans’ access to these kinds of healthcare just makes sense”
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THOMPSON, WITTMAN INTRODUCE RESOLUTION DESIGNATING 2026 NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WEEK
Introduced resolution designating the week of October 10, 2026 as National Wildlife Refuge Week.
“Our national wildlife refuges play a vital role in protecting wildlife and preserving America’s natural heritage”
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Led 174 members in letter calling on DOJ to enforce 1968 law prohibiting handgun sales to 18-20-year-olds.
“DOJ’s decision to block the enforcement of the 1968 law which prohibits 18-20-year-olds from buying handguns is unconstitutional, and will make our communities, and especially our schools less safe”
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THOMPSON, GALLAGHER ANNOUNCE HISTORIC BIPARTISAN BILL TO REVITALIZE RURAL AMERICA
Introduced bipartisan Revitalize Rural America Act to expand rural health care and agriculture support.
“Our rural communities are struggling to remain competitive and provide critical services”
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Joined 106 lawmakers calling on Speaker Johnson to reconvene House to address artificial intelligence risks.
“Reasonable minds may disagree about precisely how Congress should regulate this rapidly evolving technology. We cannot disagree about the imperative for Congress to act”
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Joined 260 lawmakers filing Supreme Court brief opposing executive order restricting mail-in voting.
“As a combat veteran, I put my life on the line in defense of our country and our constitution. Nothing is more sacred than the right to vote, and I will do everything in my power to protect this right for every citizen”
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THOMPSON SECURES $4 MILLION FROM USDA FOR GLASSY-WINGED SHARPSHOOTER RESPONSE ACTIVITIES
Secured $4 million USDA emergency funding for invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter response.
“Glad that USDA is providing $4 million in funding to fight the glassy-winged sharpshooter”
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THOMPSON APPLAUDS REVERSAL OF DANGEROUS PRAIRIE POTHOLE WETLAND ROLLBACK
Praised Interior Department's reversal of wetland protection rollback in Prairie Pothole Region.
“I'm glad the Administration reversed course on this dangerous proposal. I spoke out against these changes and urged the Administration to maintain these longstanding protections because these wetlands are critical to our migratory birds and waterfowl”
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Secured $850,000 for Lake County road widening and resurfacing project on South Main Street.
“Proud to have secured $850,000 for the County of Lake, Department of Public Works to improve safety on South Main Street”
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THOMPSON PRESENTS $250,000 CHECK TO THE CITY OF VACAVILLE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Secured $250,000 for Vacaville to build ten affordable single-family homes.
“Proud to have secured $250,000 for the City of Vacaville to build affordable housing”
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Secured $850,000 for Winters Joint Unified School District agriculture education site modernization.
“Proud to have secured $850,000 for Winters Joint Unified School District to update their Agriculture Site”
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Hosted Social Security town hall with former Social Security Commissioner.
“I am honored to receive a pair of the National Committee’s signature red boxing gloves for my work on behalf of American seniors and for defending their benefits”
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SENATE PASSES THOMPSON’S BILL EXTENDING TAX RELIEF FOR WILDFIRE SURVIVORS
Senate passed Thompson's bill extending tax relief for wildfire disaster survivors through 2027.
“Fire survivors have been through enough in the wake of losing their homes and livelihoods to wildfires. It’s wrong to tax them on the settlement money meant to help them rebuild their lives”
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THOMPSON, GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE SLAM ADMINISTRATION’S PLANS TO DEREGULATE FIREARMS
Led 122 colleagues urging ATF to reverse 30 planned firearms deregulations.
“We urge ATF to withdraw these proposals and conduct a comprehensive review of their cumulative impact on public safety before proceeding with any additional regulatory action.”
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THOMPSON, GALLAGHER ANNOUNCE APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR PEACH TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM
Announced $9 million in federal funding for peach tree removal program in Northern California.
“Peach growers are the backbone of the agricultural economy in Sutter and Yuba counties”
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THOMPSON, DEMOCRATIC VETERANS DEMAND TRANSPARENCY ON IRAN WAR CASUALTIES
Rep. Thompson led 14 Democratic veterans urging DOD transparency on Iran War casualties.
“As veterans of America’s wars, we have serious concerns about reports that the Department of War is delaying, removing or otherwise mischaracterizing the release of information about wounded and killed U.S. servicemembers”
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Opposed Republican continuing resolution for underfunding housing, utility, and wildfire suppression programs.
“Voted ‘No’ on tonight’s partisan funding bill because the bill fails to properly fund critical programs and fails to protect California’s federal funding from being targeted by the Administration”
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THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON MASSIE AMENDMENT
Voted present on amendment to cut military aid to Israel, opposing offensive weapons but citing concerns about amendment's broad language.
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.