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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.
I am pleased to join my colleague, Mr. Matt Cartwright, once again as cosponsor on the RECLAIM Act. This bipartisan legislation focuses on reauthorizing the abandoned mine land fund, or the AML fund. My district, Pennsylvania 15, has the…
I think we have a lot to celebrate, actually, with what we have accomplished in the nutrition space.
Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Thompson, and Members of the full Committee, CityServe offers the following comments on U.S.
Just over 1 year ago, we entered a COVID crackdown. Businesses and schools shut their doors-- some of them, sadly, for good. Communities across the Nation continue to feel this pain. For more than 365 days, far too many of our Nation's…
As the end of the pandemic nears, I hope we can use today to discuss what worked, what needs improvement.
I am grateful that President Biden and Speaker Pelosi have finally caught up to where the Agriculture Committee has been in a bipartisan way for years.
Unfortunately, the brunt of it was borne on our communities, and in particular, families already living paycheck to paycheck.
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, 2 weeks ago, the majority frog-marched the Agriculture Committee through a Potemkin markup. It was a legislative charade designed to give this process a veneer of regular order. The truth is…
I rise this evening with a heavy heart. The violence that occurred today at the U.S. Capitol was senseless, destructive, and counter to our American values. This past Sunday, each Member of this body took an oath to uphold the United…
This week, we reached a truly incredible milestone in the fight against coronavirus. On Monday, the first COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer was administered, and today, the FDA is meeting to approve the Moderna vaccine. The timeline of…
In 2018, Congressman Greg Walden won his 11th term in Congress to represent Oregon's Second Congressional District. When the 116th Congress ends, he will retire after 22 years of service to our Nation. Greg graduated from the University of…
Yesterday, marked the 79th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor naval base attack. On December 7, 1941, the surprise attack by the Japanese on a U.S. Naval base in Hawaii left nearly 2,500 people dead. Innocent lives were taken; members of the…
I think this is vitally important that we address this and Congress does take a look at what is happening.
I am proud that the 2018 Farm Bill delivered several wins for the 1890 land-grant universities.
Our nation's land-grant system... will continue to play a pivotal role in training and educating the next generation of farmers.
I thank the distinguished Republican leader of our Education and Labor Committee for yielding and for her service. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 8294, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020. Originally passed in 1937…
Last week on November 11, we celebrated Veterans Day, and I rise today to thank each and every one of the men and women who have donned the uniform of the United States military; to express my gratitude for the individuals who have served…
As co-chair of the German- American Caucus, I rise today to recognize October as German-American Heritage Month and to commemorate 30 years of German unity. Last year, I introduced H. Res. 446, a bipartisan resolution to recognize the…
I rise as a former State certified firefighter one from Pennsylvania. As we kick off the month of October, I mention that next week is Fire Prevention Week. In 1925, President Calvin Coolidge established Fire Prevention Week, and today it…
I thank the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Westerman) for hosting this Special Order on wildfire. Mr. Speaker, over the past decade, there has been an average of 64,100 wildfires and 6.8 million acres burned every year. With over 10 million…
Last week, I introduced H.R. 8332, the Plugging Orphan Wells and Environmental Restoration Act, or the POWER Act. This bill would authorize the Federal orphan well remediation program under the Energy Policy of 2005 for 5 years at $50…
This past Sunday, September 27, was National Chocolate Milk Day. Chocolate milk is adored by millions of Americans nationwide and is a favorite among children. Seventy percent of the milk children consume is flavored, with chocolate being…
Our country has undoubtably been rocked by coronavirus. The pandemic has put a strain on our physical, mental, and financial health. As time has passed, it has been easy to focus on the negative; however, I am encouraged by the work I have…
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of touring the newest branch of the Centre County Discovery Space called The Rivet. The Rivet is a 5,000-square-foot community workshop that aims to connect people and ideas to create and innovate…
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