The Public Record
Glenn William Thompson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party, Thompson has focused on issues such as agriculture, healthcare, and veterans' affairs during his time in office. He has been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities and promoting economic growth in Pennsylvania. Thompson has also served on several committees, contributing to discussions on national policy and local concerns.
On Friday, President Obama released new regulations for hydraulic fracturing and once again turned his back on job creation in an attempt to appease a small but vocal group of environmental extremists. These new regulations are unnecessary…
Today, along with the gentleman from Ohio, Congressman Tim Ryan, I am introducing the Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers Act. This legislation, which has strong bipartisan support and the support of a large number of military and…
Yesterday, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, which I chair, held a hearing to review the definition of the ``waters of the United States'' proposed rule and its impact on rural America. Enacted in…
We must remain committed to advancing the goal of trade liberalization and increased opportunities for real trade growth.
Last Friday, I, along with 15 fellow House colleagues, called upon the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to provide flexibility with the agency's proposal to list the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act. Back in…
Today is National Agriculture Day, and so having this hearing on a topic so vital to the agricultural economy is serendipitous.
I don't think Parma can make enough parmesan to feed the world. So we absolutely need to stand firm in those GIs.
There is a need for more certainty and clarity of the reach of the Clean Water Act.
I would stake my professional reputation on the fact that this rule--unless it is dramatically altered from what was proposed--will result in potential Clean Water Act liability and Federal permit requirements for a vast number of…
I call on the Administration to re-propose the rule for a new round of public comment.
The Clean Water Act created a historic partnership between the Federal Government and the states to protect our nation's navigable waterways.
Politicians like Glenn Thompson
