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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THOMPSON PRESENTS $850,000 CHECK TO COUNTY OF LAKE, DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR SOUTH MAIN STREET ROAD WIDENING AND RESURFACING PROJECT

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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THOMPSON PRESENTS $850,000 CHECK TO WINTERS JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO MODERNIZE AGRICULTURE EDUCATION SITE

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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THOMPSON, FORMER SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSIONER O’MALLEY, AND PRESIDENT OF NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE RICHTMAN HOST SOCIAL SECURITY TOWN HALL IN WOODLAND

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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Honoring the Town of Arbuckle, California

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the town of Arbuckle, California, on the sesquicentennial anniversary of its founding, and to recognize its rich history and community spirit. This celebration honors the generations of residents, civic leaders, and organizations that have shaped the community's…

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Honoring Jim Jones

Mr. Speaker, I rise today alongside the Kiwanis Club of Napa to honor James ``Jim'' Jones on Jim Jones Appreciation Day in recognition of his years of dedicated community service. After graduating from Napa High School in 1957, Mr. Jones went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree from Napa Valley…

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Honoring Jim Lindley

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jim Lindley in recognition of his retirement after 28 years of public service, including service to our community as the City Manager of Dixon, California. Mr. Lindley received an Associate of Science in Business Administration and an Associate of Arts in Liberal…

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Honoring Davis Farmers Market

I rise today to honor the Davis Farmers Market, a leader in local agriculture, sustainability, and community engagement, as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. The Davis Farmers Market was founded in 1976 by University of California graduates Ann Evans, Martin Barnes, Annie Main, and Henry…

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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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THOMPSON RELEASES STATEMENT ON REPUBLICANS' CONTINUING RESOLUTION THAT UNDERFUNDS HOUSING, UTILITY, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION FUNDING

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.

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THOMPSON HONORS ISRAEL "JOE" GUZMAN AS THE 2026 SOLANO COUNTY AMERICAN DREAM AWARD RECIPIENT

Honored Israel "Joe" Guzman as the 2026 Solano County American Dream Award recipient.

“Through Mr. Guzman’s work as an entrepreneur, he has contributed meaningfully to making our community a better place. I am honored to recognize him as this year’s Solano county American Dream Award recipient”

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THOMPSON HONORS GRACE CHEUNG-SCHULMAN AS THE 2026 SONOMA COUNTY AMERICAN DREAM AWARD RECIPIENT

Honored Grace Cheung-Schulman as the 2026 Sonoma County American Dream Award recipient.

“Through her work leading the Asian American Pacific Islander Coalition of the North Bay, she has contributed meaningfully to making our community a better place. I am honored to recognize Grace as this year’s Sonoma county American Dream Award recipient”

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THOMPSON HONORS DIRK SLOOTEN AS THE 2026 LAKE COUNTY AMERICAN DREAM AWARD RECIPIENT

Honored Dirk Slooten as the 2026 Lake County American Dream Award recipient.

“Through his work as Mayor of Clearlake, Dirk has contributed meaningfully to making our community a better place. I am honored to recognize him as this year’s Lake County American Dream Award recipient”

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THOMPSON HONORS BERNIE NARVAEZ AS THE 2026 NAPA COUNTY AMERICAN DREAM AWARD RECIPIENT

Honored Bernie Narvaez as the 2026 Napa County American Dream Award recipient.

“Through his work as a city councilmember and small business owner, Bernie has contributed meaningfully to making our community a better place. I am honored to recognize him as this year’s Napa County American Dream Award recipient”

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THOMPSON HONORS SYLVINA FRAUSTO AS THE 2026 YOLO COUNTY AMERICAN DREAM AWARD RECIPIENT

Honored Sylvina Frausto as the 2026 Yolo County American Dream Award recipient.

“From her work serving students at Woodland Joint Unified School District to her volunteer work supporting individuals seeking justice for domestic violence, Sylvina has contributed meaningfully to making our community a better place.”

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THOMPSON, STEUBE, VARGAS, BERGMAN INTRODUCE BILL EXTENDING BENEFITS FOR MILITARY SURVIVORS

Introduced bill extending time for military survivors to make financial decisions about benefits.

“Grieving military families have enough on their plates when they lose a loved one — they should not be forced to make urgent, consequential financial decisions on top of everything else. Ensuring families have the time they need to decide the best path forward just makes sense.”

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THOMPSON APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF LANDMARK HOUSING BILL, URGES PRESIDENT TO SIGN IT INTO LAW

Voted for bipartisan housing bill and urged President to sign it into law.

“The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will help us build more housing, lower mortgage and rental costs, and expand home ownership. The President should sign it into law now”

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THOMPSON, PADILLA, SCHIFF, VALADAO REQUEST EMERGENCY FUNDING TO COMBAT INVASIVE PEST THREATENING CALIFORNIA GRAPES AND WINE COMMUNITY

Requested $32.2 million emergency USDA funding to combat invasive pest threatening California grapes.

“The vines were sold to customers across the state and are now believed to have been transported to residential homes in at least 38 counties.”

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REPS. THOMPSON, VALADAO, PANETTA LEAD BIPARTISAN GROUP OF CALIFORNIA MEMBERS IN REQUESTING QUEBEC LIFT BAN ON AMERICAN WINE IMPORTS

Led bipartisan group requesting Quebec lift ban on American wine imports affecting $434 million market.

“Unfortunately, the restriction on American wine has had damaging consequences for regional consumers, businesses, and producers who had no influence over national policies”

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