Jul 7, 2015
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title), insert the following: limitation on use of funds to treat northern…
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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Jul 7, 2015
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a final 4(d) rule listing the northern long-eared bat as ``threatened'' under the Endangered Species Act. While certain colonies of the species of bat have seen dramatic population losses in…
Jun 23, 2015
It is with a heavy heart that I rise today to celebrate the life of Michael James Sullivan and offer my condolences to his friends and family. Michael passed away on June 14, 2015, after an 11-year battle against ALS, also known as Lou…
Jun 17, 2015
I thank my colleague from Minnesota. I rise today as a 30-year health care professional and a proud cosponsor of H.R. 160, the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015. This bill would repeal the Affordable Care Act's 2.3 percent tax on…
Jun 16, 2015
A recent poll conducted by Robert Morris University reveals that 57.1 percent of Pennsylvanians support natural gas production and hydraulic fracturing, with nearly half saying they would welcome the industry into their hometown. This poll…
Jun 15, 2015
Can you explain the basis for this new rule? And why was it finalized without allowing for a public comment period?
Jun 15, 2015
I recently introduced H.R. 2407, the School Milk Nutrition Act, in conjunction with my colleague Joe Courtney.
Jun 11, 2015
Yesterday, I teamed up with Congressman Gerry Connolly of Virginia to introduce a resolution to ensure that future trade partners with the United States are active in the recovery efforts of our POWs and MIAs. Mr. Speaker, as the father of…
Jun 10, 2015
On June 17, the Huntingdon Post Office, located in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District, will be celebrating its 100-year anniversary. The post office, the first established in Huntingdon County…
Jun 10, 2015
On June 14, The Titusville Herald newspaper will publish its 150th anniversary edition, and I rise today to congratulate them on a century and a half of countless memories and news reporting. The Titusville Herald was first established in…
Jun 10, 2015
These reforms are estimated to not only save the American taxpayer over $6 billion but were also intended to improve conservation delivery.
Jun 10, 2015
The Agricultural Act of 2014 reversed this trend by looking at conservation programs in a more comprehensive way.
Jun 10, 2015
Consolidation of programs was necessary for funding and administering the programs, but we need to make sure it actually works on the ground.
Jun 9, 2015
I yield myself such time as I may consume. I thank the ranking member for her leadership and support on this bill and, quite frankly, on everything we do as a part of our Subcommittee on Agriculture. Mr. Speaker, I have no additional…
Jun 4, 2015
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy calls it ``some of the best ice cream I have had outside of my hometown of Bakersfield.'' The majority leader, of course, is referring to the ice cream produced at Penn State University's Berkey…
Jun 3, 2015
Right before the Memorial Day holiday, Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio and I introduced H.R. 2555, the Veteran Wellness Act, a bipartisan bill that will improve Veteran Service Organizations' ability to promote good health among our Nation's…
Jun 2, 2015
I recently teamed up with Congressman Joe Courtney of Connecticut to introduce H.R. 2407, the bipartisan School Milk Nutrition Act of 2015. Between 2012 and 2014, schools across the country served 187 million fewer pints of milk, despite…
Jun 2, 2015
With this past week being celebrated and remembering Memorial Day--Memorial Day having just passed--it is important that we continue to remember and honor our fallen soldiers and the new generation of heroes who equally deserve our…
May 21, 2015
On Friday, May 29, I will have the privilege of attending a ceremony and play in Warren County, Pennsylvania, titled, ``Beyond Glory,'' which will highlight the stories of eight Medal of Honor recipients in the wars of the 20th century…
May 19, 2015
This evening I will have the honor and the privilege of presenting the national Eagle Scout Association's Distinguished Eagle Scout Award to Mr. John Graham, president and CEO of the American Society of Association Executives. The…
May 15, 2015
Yesterday the House passed, with overwhelming bipartisan support, H.R. 1191, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which will allow Congress to review any deal on Iran's nuclear program negotiated by the Obama administration. As the…
May 14, 2015
Yesterday, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the USA FREEDOM Act, a bipartisan bill to reform the controversial domestic surveillance programs. The passage of this legislation is the result of strong bipartisan…
May 12, 2015
Last week was National Small Business Week; and, while back in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District, I attended a ceremony honoring Jim and Colleen Small for receiving the 2015 Western Pennsylvania District Small Business Persons of…
May 12, 2015
I would hope that NEPA would include the social cost of government bureaucracy and the impact on individual lives.
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