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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.
It really is. Mr. Speaker, our watersheds, most of our water sources start--many of them start in national forests. They are certainly in forests, but a lot of national forests. And with wildfires, you create a situation where there is no…
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and almost every 12 minutes, an American dies by suicide. It is now the 10th leading cause of death in the United States of America. The Centers for Disease Control recently reported a 30 percent…
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 389, nays 6, not voting 33, as follows: [Roll No. 400] YEAS--389 Abraham Adams Aderholt Aguilar Amodei…
Recently I met with a constituent who works with the grassroots organization Nothing But Nets, which raises awareness in the fight against malaria. As you may know, malaria is transmitted to people through mosquitoes carrying the disease…
Saturday marks the start of the 10th annual Allegheny River and Watershed Cleanup, which is a weeklong effort in Warren County to keep the Allegheny River healthy and clean. The Allegheny River is one of the Nation's most beautiful and…
Northwest Pennsylvania has a rich history and vibrant, diverse economy. Its winding trails, beautiful landscapes, recreational and educational opportunities, and thriving communities make Venango and Crawford Counties especially…
I appreciate the opportunity to join my colleagues on the floor here to reflect on a piece of legislation. It is a righteous piece of legislation that is time to be reauthorized that has served so many. I really rise today to talk about an…
Absolutely. So when they make that courageous decision, they quickly find they are not alone; there is someone there reaching out. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for being a part of this Special Order this evening. Again, I want to…
I thank the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Walberg) for his leadership on issues related to Education and the Workforce, serving that committee, as you do, and I am proud to serve there with you, but also for having that heart for…
I thank my colleague, Congresswoman Moore, for sharing Inez's story. It is a story that occurs in a frightening way so many times, where victims of abuse--but at the same time, it is an inspiring story because it illustrates how these…
The USO was on Capitol Hill earlier today for a service project where volunteers assembled care packages for spouses of servicemembers who are currently deployed. In May, the USO kicked off the Salute to Military Spouses, a 6-month…
Today what we are talking about is restoring rungs in the ladder of opportunity. This is about providing better access to more effective skills-based education for all Americans. A lot of people listening sometimes think about career and…
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