Feb 5, 2020
Good morning, Chairman Visclosky, Ranking Member Calvert, and all the members of the subcommittee.
Glenn Thompson
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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.
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Feb 5, 2020
If I am operating in the domain, somebody can threaten my ability to perform.
Feb 5, 2020
We have not had those sorts of standards and norms of behavior or rules of engagement in space.
Feb 5, 2020
It is closure for the family, but it is also fulfilling that promise that we made to leave no soldier behind.
Feb 5, 2020
For many years, because space was not a warfighting, we focused on engineering excellence.
Jan 30, 2020
50 years ago, President Richard Nixon designated January as National Blood Donor Month. The decision to choose January for this occasion was no coincidence. There is often a shortage of blood in January. In the winter months, eligible…
Jan 29, 2020
Today, at long last, the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, USMCA, will officially become law. USMCA is a major win not only for American farmers, ranchers, manufacturers, and business owners, but for each and every American who…
Jan 29, 2020
Yesterday marked the anniversary of the Challenger space shuttle explosion. Mr. Speaker, 34 years ago, President Ronald Reagan addressed the Nation from the Oval Office, mourning with the entire country but paying special attention to the…
Jan 28, 2020
Last week, I had the pleasure of joining the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for an event announcing NWPA, or the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, a rule that will replace the…
Jan 28, 2020
Last week marked the 47th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Our Nation's Founders enshrined in the Declaration of Independence that all humans are ``endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty…
Jan 14, 2020
Recently, I had the pleasure of kicking off the new year by attending the 104th Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the largest indoor agriculture exposition in the world. The Pennsylvania Farm Show dates back to 1917, when…
Dec 19, 2019
After nearly 400 days since President Trump signed the agreement, we are finally voting on USMCA to deliver real results for the people who make up the backbone of the American economy. This includes our farmers, ranchers, manufacturers…
Dec 18, 2019
While this institution should rightfully ensure the law is faithfully executed by the administrative branch, this exercise has shown itself to be the ultimate manipulation of the legislative branch's oversight powers in order to achieve…
Dec 11, 2019
Food banks and food pantries play a valuable role in our communities all year long, but around the holiday season their impact on families in need is magnified. In 2018, more than 37 million Americans were considered food insecure…
Dec 10, 2019
Yesterday I was pleased to join 158 of my colleagues in sending a letter to Speaker Pelosi highlighting the critical importance of the USMCA trade agreement. It has been nearly 400 days since President Trump signed the agreement with our…
Dec 9, 2019
This past weekend, we remembered and reflected on the 78th anniversary of the devastating naval base attack in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. This act of war against our Nation prompted our entry into World War II. The surprise attack by the…
Dec 6, 2019
I am proud to rise to support H.R. 5314, the Veterans in Effective Apprenticeships Act, with my colleague, Congresswoman Katherine Clark. Our Nation's veterans deserve our support while they are deployed and when they return home, and one…
Dec 5, 2019
Recently, I had the pleasure of traveling back to Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District to celebrate the careers of three dedicated public servants in Centre County. Last month, Centre County Treasurer Richard Fornicola and Centre…
Dec 3, 2019
I will be the first to tell you that our legal immigration system is broken, it needs to be fixed.
Nov 21, 2019
Service plays an important role in communities across the Nation. From small acts of kindness to grand gestures, we can all do our part to make a difference. It is something I am personally passionate about, having served as a volunteer…
Nov 20, 2019
I thank my brother in the Lord from Colorado for hosting this Special Order tonight, during a special week where we commemorate the Holy Word, the Bible. Mr. Speaker, since 1941, every President since Franklin Delano Roosevelt has declared…
Nov 19, 2019
This weekend I had the pleasure of joining volunteers of my district at the Port Matilda Baptist Church for the monthly CommonFood distribution event. CommonFood is an organization that works to provide underserved and underemployed…
Nov 18, 2019
Recently, I had the pleasure of joining the Pennsylvania Game Commission for a briefing to highlight the importance of bats and voluntary conservation. I was also joined there by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The U.S. bat population…
Nov 14, 2019
This coming Sunday marks the 26th anniversary of the House of Representatives passing the North American Free Trade Agreement, or NAFTA. This agreement with our two closest trading partners, Canada and Mexico, has become outdated as time…
Oct 28, 2019
Last week, we celebrated Timber Innovation Day and National Forest Products Week. The forest products industry plays an important role in many communities around the Nation, including Pennsylvania, which is blessed with some of the finest…
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