Feb 26, 2019
Thank you for your leadership and your service with the appropriations process.
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 26, 2019
I strongly support full funding for both the Agriculture Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Feb 26, 2019
I strongly urge the committee to support the APHIS work on invasives through the plant pest and disease program.
Feb 25, 2019
On February 15, thousands of students from my alma mater, Penn State University, participated in a 46-hour dance marathon called THON. THON is the accumulation of a yearlong fundraising effort to raise money for the fight against childhood…
Feb 14, 2019
This week I had the honor of meeting with the Pennsylvania National Guard Association, which is solely dedicated to more than 19,000 Guard members and more than 67,000 Guard veterans and their families. The National Guard is an essential…
Feb 13, 2019
February is Career and Technical Education Month. As co-chair of the bipartisan Career and Technical Education Caucus, and a senior member of the Education and Labor Committee, I have long been aware of the importance of CTE programs that…
Feb 13, 2019
Yesterday marked the 10th anniversary of the flight 3407 crash that went down outside of Buffalo, New York, resulting in the untimely deaths of 49 people. I rise today with a heavy heart as we commemorate this tragedy. A decade has gone…
Feb 11, 2019
For the eighth consecutive year, the Juniata Valley Council, Boy Scouts of America, achieved the Gold Journey to Excellence Award. It was an honor to celebrate this outstanding achievement yesterday with the council as well as volunteers…
Feb 7, 2019
One of the finest American traditions took place this morning, the National Prayer Breakfast. Penny and I were honored and inspired to join Members of Congress and leaders from across the globe gathered here in Washington, D.C., for what…
Feb 6, 2019
I spent 28 years before I came to Congress serving individuals facing life-changing disease and disability.
Feb 6, 2019
I don't want anyone who is a primary earner in their home... to earn just minimum wage.
Feb 6, 2019
I want to see anyone who is supporting a family who is the primary earner earn minimum wage.
Feb 6, 2019
The Federal Government is supporting that in a way more than what we ever have in the past with this piece of legislation that we enacted last year.
Feb 6, 2019
Last night we heard a tremendous State of the Union Address from President Trump that expressed confidence and hope for the future of this great Nation. Our economy is growing. Thanks in part to historic tax reform, there are currently…
Feb 6, 2019
For more than 50 years, we have observed February as American Heart Month. Heart disease is the Nation's number-one killer, and during this month we reaffirm our commitment to combating heart disease and educating all people about the…
Jan 30, 2019
This past Sunday, the world joined together in honoring the memory of those who were murdered during the Holocaust. In 2005, the United Nations designated January 27 as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The systematic…
Jan 28, 2019
33 years ago today, we lost the Space Shuttle Challenger. I rise to remember and honor the seven crew members whose passion for exploration has inspired generations of Americans. On January 28, 1986, the 25th mission of the United States…
Jan 24, 2019
On Monday, I was honored to be at Mount Aloysius College to participate in its Martin Luther King Jr. Day prayer service. Located in Cresson, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District, Mount Aloysius College planned events…
Jan 23, 2019
Northwest Pennsylvania has a rich history and a vibrant, diverse economy. Its winding trails, beautiful landscapes, recreational experiences, and thriving communities make Venango and Crawford Counties especially captivating places to…
Jan 23, 2019
Last Friday, more than 100,000 Americans came to Washington for the 46th annual March for Life. This year's theme was ``Unique from Day One.'' Those who march envision a world where the beauty, dignity, and uniqueness of every human life…
Jan 22, 2019
I thank the chairman for yielding. I share the chairman's passion for FFA and in the leadership that emerges from that experience for our youth. And I know that, being someone who represents a very rural district, we think of the FFA as a…
Jan 15, 2019
On Sunday, I had the privilege of being in Kane, Pennsylvania, McKean County, Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District, for a film screening and a panel discussion about opioid addiction. The 11-minute film is called ``Eye of the…
Jan 14, 2019
One week from today, our Nation celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tomorrow is Dr. King's birthday. He would be turning 90 if his life wasn't violently cut short in 1968. Madam Speaker, it was November 3, 1983, when…
Jan 11, 2019
Last week, I introduced a bill that protects private property rights in Pennsylvania's only national forest, the Allegheny National Forest. H.R. 245, the Cooperative Management of Mineral Rights Act of 2019, will ensure that private…
Jan 9, 2019
Over the weekend, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania kicked off one of my favorite events, the Pennsylvania Farm Show. For more than a century, farmers have gathered each January at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 102…
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