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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 thank you so much for this opportunity. It is great to have a distinguished brother Eagle Scout like yourself. Mr. Speaker, Scouting has been a part of my family--or I have been part of the Scouting family, actually, since I was 11 years…
As a Member of Congress that has over $442 million in AML liabilities in a state that has $5 billion in AML liabilities, we do take great pride in the fact that much of the mining that fueled both the Industrial Revolution and the…
May is ALS Awareness Month. It is a time many lend their voices to the fight against ALS and help raise awareness about this devastating disease. ALS is often referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, after the baseball great was diagnosed with…
May is National Foster Care Month and a time to recognize the more than 400,000 foster youth in America. During this month, we renew our commitment to ensuring that every child has a safe, loving family. I am a member of the Congressional…
Earlier this week, I had the privilege of visiting the DC Central Kitchen, which is a nonprofit that fights hunger and poverty here in the Nation's Capital. But it fights hunger differently. Yes, DC Central Kitchen feeds people who are…
Over the weekend, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from across the country arrived in Washington for National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to…
Our clinic relies heavily on third-party funding, and a decrease in Medicaid funding would only increase the financial burden on the healthcare system.
It is essential to keep working to honor treaties with my tribe and my neighbor tribes in the western Lake Superior region and to provide funding to support pristine water and air, safe and sanitary housing and related infrastructure, and…
Last Congress I introduced bipartisan legislation to give schools the flexibility to provide low- fat flavored milk as a part of the National School Lunch Program. I am happy to announce that the omnibus bill we passed yesterday contains…
Sunday marks the start of Teacher Appreciation Week nationwide. The National Education Association and the National PTA have teamed up to celebrate America's hardworking, dedicated, and passionate teachers. Tuesday, May 9, is the official…
I recently attended the 24th Honors Banquet for the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Nine new Members were inducted into the Hall's membership, including Paul Packer, a 1973 Bald Eagle Area High School graduate…
Roughly 2 million children experience maltreatment each year in the United States. Children who experience maltreatment face the possibility of a lifetime struggle with mental, emotional, behavioral, and physical health difficulties…
Today there are a lot of children in the Capitol for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. While my three sons are all grown and scattered across the country, I do have the privilege of having Seth Lewis Parish with me today. Seth lives…
This week we observe the Days of Remembrance, the Nation's annual commemoration of the Holocaust. The Holocaust was a systematic, government-sponsored persecution and murder of 6 million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators…
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children--or WIC--is a short- term intervention program designed to help ensure pregnant women and their children are able to meet healthy nutritional needs. WIC began in…
This afternoon I will meet with leaders from the School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania, commonly called SNAPa, which is a statewide organization of school nutrition professionals. SNAPa works to advance quality child nutrition…
Yesterday, the world celebrated Autism Awareness Day. Each year, Autism Speaks asks people across the Nation and around the globe to ``Light It Up Blue'' in an effort to increase understanding and acceptance. Last night, right here in our…
On Saturday the Nation celebrated Medal of Honor Day. This rarely celebrated holiday was designated by Congress in 1990 but only officially observed once, on March 25, 1991. I was pleased to see our most decorated war heroes honored last…
This week, the House Committee on Agriculture's Subcommittee on Nutrition hosted a hearing to examine USDA's three commodity distribution programs: the Emergency Food Assistance Program, the Commodity Supplemental Food program, and the…
Recently, the House Education and the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education hosted a hearing to discuss the state of career and technical education in America, as well as changes that can be made to…
Today is Brain Injury Awareness Day, and I welcome those who are in Washington today to share their stories. This is near and dear to my heart. I spent nearly 30 years in healthcare rehabilitation services, and this was one of my areas of…
Today marks the 44th anniversary of National Agriculture Day, which is celebrated in classrooms and communities across the country. This year's theme is ``Agriculture: Food for Life.'' Today marks a nationwide effort to tell the true story…
The Committee should take seriously the opportunity to strengthen forest conservation programs.
The Committee should strive to sustain or increase support for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIGs).
Last week, with Representative Suzan DelBene, I introduced the Timber Innovation Act to help find new and innovative uses for wood as a building material. Proudly, the Allegheny National Forest is a part of the Fifth Congressional District…
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