Mike Thompson
The Public Record
Mike Thompson is a U.S. Representative for California's 5th congressional district, serving since January 6, 1999. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, healthcare, and environmental protection throughout his tenure. Thompson has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting military families and improving access to healthcare for all Americans.
Sports have always evolved. Our tax code should keep up, and it should evolve in a way that supports communities, protects taxpayers, promotes fair competition, and gives young athletes every opportunity to succeed both on and off the…
The supremacy clause always prevails. And I will redraft SB 254 and introduce it again next session.
Californians are all too familiar with the devastation caused by wildfires. In the wake of losing their homes and livelihoods, it is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to help them rebuild their lives.
In the wake of losing their homes and livelihoods, it is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to help them rebuild their lives. Survivors can't afford to wait around for retroactive relief.
It is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to help them rebuild their lives.
In the wake of losing their homes and livelihoods, it is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to help them rebuild their lives.
Californians are all too familiar with the devastation caused by wildfires. In the wake of losing their homes and livelihoods, it is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to help them rebuild their lives.
I’m thrilled to help deliver $110 million to the Yountville Veterans home to expand care. We owe a great debt to the men and women who served in our armed forces — investing in expanded care for our veterans just makes sense.
It is wrong to tax survivors on settlement money that is meant to help them rebuild their lives.
Mr. Speaker, this bill comes down to fairness and enforcement. When people cheat the tax system and get away with it, honest taxpayers are the ones who pay the price. If we expect whistleblowers to help close the gap, we need to protect…
Mr. Speaker, talk about driving off of the cliff. That Florida district where my friend represents is going to drive off of the cliff. Mr. Speaker, 22,000 people in his district will face nutrition cuts, 91,000 people will lose their…
I vehemently defend Americans' right to assemble, to free speech, and to protest, and I always will.
I am very concerned, however, with your Department's proposal to expand Federal control over successful CTE programs.
I have co-chaired the bipartisan Career and Technical Education Caucus for more than a decade.
15 million jobs have been created under President Biden; more Americans have health insurance than ever before; Democrats expanded Child Tax Credit, cut child poverty by over 40 percent and benefitted over 35 million families.
Democrats in this committee passed the enhanced Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan. That credit lifted millions of children out of poverty.
Every time the Republican message has been the same: slash taxes for rich people, and the benefits trickle down to everyday Americans.
These families should not have their assets, which are necessary to do their jobs and feed our Nation counted against them.





