Apr 30, 2015
Yesterday, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, which I chair, conducted a hearing to review the National Forest System and active forest management. The health of our national forests is an issue of vital…
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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Apr 28, 2015
Over the weekend, I was thrilled to be at the Winkler Gallery of Fine Art in DuBois, Pennsylvania, for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition awards ceremony for my congressional district. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to…
Apr 23, 2015
During a time when our digital world is so insecure, new policies are needed to help defend against cyber attacks. The attacks against Sony Pictures, Target, and Anthem are just a few of the most recent examples. According to a report…
Apr 22, 2015
Yesterday, I joined the gentleman from North Carolina, Congressman G.K. Butterfield, to introduce H.R. 1906, the bipartisan Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2015. Coordinated medical rehabilitation provided in an inpatient…
Apr 21, 2015
Recently, the Pennsylvania State University Agricultural Extension honored Anna ``Mickey'' Peters for her more than half century of volunteerism to Penn State Extension's 4- H volunteer youth program. This was just the latest honor for…
Apr 15, 2015
Earlier this week the Energy Information Administration released its annual forecast of U.S. energy trends and predicted that the United States will become a net exporter of natural gas by 2017. As cochair of the bipartisan Congressional…
Apr 14, 2015
With April 15 quickly approaching, this week the House of Representatives will be taking action and voting on a number of bills to ease the pain for American taxpayers. Across Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District, I have heard from…
Apr 14, 2015
I believe as a result of the most recent federal school nutrition standards, we have seen a sharp decline in the participation of school meal programs.
Apr 14, 2015
On September 22, 2011, former Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen referred to our national debt as ``the single biggest threat to our national security.'' He was correct in his statement that the United States continues to suffer…
Apr 13, 2015
While back in my district on April 4, I was proud to be in Erie County, Pennsylvania, for the fourth annual Running for Parkinson's race, which is an event that seeks to raise awareness for this disease that affects more than 1 million…
Mar 26, 2015
Moments ago, the House passed a historic piece of bipartisan legislation that will put an end to the flawed Medicare sustainable growth rate, the so-called doc fix, and extend the Children's Health Insurance Program. For more than a…
Mar 25, 2015
I rise this evening with deep sadness in the wake of the terrible tragedy involving Germanwings Flight 9525. While the investigation is still ongoing, it is believed that all 150 passengers on board have been lost, including three American…
Mar 24, 2015
On March 1, Penn State University's public television station, WPSU-TV, celebrated its 50th anniversary. On March 1, 1965, WPSU transmitted its first broadcast signal from atop Penfield Mountain, and viewers for the first time watched…
Mar 24, 2015
The House Republican budget proposal released last week will serve as a strong blueprint to put our country on a long-term path to fiscal responsibility and sustainability. Unlike the President's proposed budget, which is the same tax-and…
Mar 23, 2015
On Friday, President Obama released new regulations for hydraulic fracturing and once again turned his back on job creation in an attempt to appease a small but vocal group of environmental extremists. These new regulations are unnecessary…
Mar 19, 2015
Today, along with the gentleman from Ohio, Congressman Tim Ryan, I am introducing the Medical Evaluation Parity for Servicemembers Act. This legislation, which has strong bipartisan support and the support of a large number of military and…
Mar 18, 2015
Yesterday, the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry, which I chair, held a hearing to review the definition of the ``waters of the United States'' proposed rule and its impact on rural America. Enacted in…
Mar 17, 2015
I don't think Parma can make enough parmesan to feed the world. So we absolutely need to stand firm in those GIs.
Mar 17, 2015
Last Friday, I, along with 15 fellow House colleagues, called upon the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to provide flexibility with the agency's proposal to list the northern long-eared bat under the Endangered Species Act. Back in…
Mar 17, 2015
We must remain committed to advancing the goal of trade liberalization and increased opportunities for real trade growth.
Mar 17, 2015
Today is National Agriculture Day, and so having this hearing on a topic so vital to the agricultural economy is serendipitous.
Mar 16, 2015
This proposal drafted under the authority of that Act will have dire and significant consequences for rural America.
Mar 16, 2015
Farmers are excellent stewards of the land, and we all want to make the water as clean as possible.
Mar 16, 2015
I call on the Administration to re-propose the rule for a new round of public comment.
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