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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.
Mr. Speaker, I am incredibly proud today to stand before you to share my support for the CLARITY Act. This is legislation that we have been working on in the Agriculture Committee for 7 years. This is an improvement over the legislation…
I will expand for a minute on the important protections included in the CLARITY Act. The CLARITY Act includes strong protections for the developers of software. Sections 309 and 409 make it clear that neither the CFTC nor the SEC have the…
I am proud to stand before Chairman Hill and support the GENIUS Act. It actually garnered 68 bipartisan votes in the Senate. I appreciate those Senators. They demonstrated an awareness of the needs of a modern financial sector here in the…
I rise to recognize The Waterville Hotel, a cherished institution in Waterville, Pennsylvania, as it marks two centuries of service to the Pine Creek Valley community. In 1825, Abraham Harris founded what was then known as the Harris…
I rise today to celebrate a generational win for working families, our farmers, small businesses, and for the future of this great Nation: the signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by President Trump. This landmark legislation is not…
I rise today to recognize an outstanding group of students from Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. The team from Rock L. Butler Middle School recently placed fifth in the Nation in this year's Capitol Hill Challenge, a remarkable achievement. The…
I rise today ahead of June 14th to celebrate an extraordinary milestone, the United States Army's 250th birthday. Every year, just a few weeks after Memorial Day, our country celebrates our Army's birthday. This marks the anniversary in…
I rise today to recognize United Way of the Bradford Area as they celebrate 100 years of dedicated service to our community. Since 1925, the United Way chapter has been a driving force in improving lives across McKean and Potter Counties…
I rise to honor the life of Corporal Glenn Hodak of Cambridge Springs, Pennsylvania. Corporal Hodak served as a tail gunner with the 93rd Bombardment Squadron, 19th Bombardment Group during World War II. On March 10, 1945, his B-29…
I rise to recognize National EMS Week. Since 1974, we have set time aside each year to honor the critical work of our Nation's emergency medical services professionals. These brave men and women are often the first line of defense in…
I rise today in honor of American Red Cross Founder's Day. Today, we recognize an institution that has been a pillar of compassion and service for over 140 years. Founded by Clara Barton in 1881, the American Red Cross has answered the…
I rise in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that will halt the largest tax increase on American families, bolster our hardworking farmers and rural communities, and give President Trump the tools he needs to make America safe…
this past weekend, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from across the country traveled to Washington, D.C., for National Police Week. Established in 1962 through a joint resolution of Congress, National Police Week is a time for…
Our reconciliation instructions provide the opportunity to restore integrity to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, to make sure that this essential program works for the most vulnerable and functions as Congress…
We can achieve what we need to do by program integrity to make the program stronger and better.
This budget resolution begins the process of delivering on President Trump's agenda, and that agenda is clear. It is securing the border. It is unleashing economic growth. It is providing efficiency and accountability in government. It is…
Today I recognize and celebrate National FFA Week, an annual tradition that highlights the contributions of one of our Nation's most impactful youth organizations. Last week, from February 15 to 22, we honored the FFA's mission…
With Secretary Rollins now confirmed, we anticipate further clarity on the status of this review across USDA mission areas.
We can achieve what we need to do by program integrity to make the program stronger and better and better serve people, and also making sure the states take some accountability with the program. So there are no cuts to benefits.
A prohibition on fracking would devastate rural America, wiping out jobs, reducing tax revenues, and driving up energy costs for working families. Madam Speaker, we cannot allow misguided policies to erase the progress we have made. That…
I thank the chairman for yielding me time. Absolutely, living in the heart of Marcellus and Utica shale, I have seen hydrofracking actually evolve and improve with the technology becoming environmentally friendly. My friends who would…
I rise before you today to recognize a special day for our dairy farmers, National Milk Day. National Milk Day originates back to January 11, 1878, when milk was first delivered in glass bottles in the United States. Milk is consumed by…
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