This week our Nation celebrates Public Schools Week. It is a time when we acknowledge the diversity and success of our public schools and the sound education that they provide. Strengthening America's public schools is the best way to…
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.
March is National Athletic Training Month, and I rise today to honor these healthcare professionals who provide care for athletes and patients, soldiers, workers, and performers. Athletic trainers are committed to providing compassionate…
This afternoon I will meet with leaders from the School Nutrition Association of Pennsylvania, commonly known as SNAPa, which is a statewide organization of school nutrition professionals. SNAPa works to advance quality child nutrition…
Thank you, Chairman. Thanks, members of the panel, for being here. A very important topic, dealing with our maintenance backlog.
This morning I had the privilege of addressing more than 1,200 advocates who were in Washington this week for the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. As chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, I am…
The American Legion convenes in Washington this week for its annual policy conference to meet with Federal lawmakers. The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to…
This morning I was at the Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation in Duncansville to speak about my work on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. The Central Pennsylvania Digital Learning Foundation Charter School…
One bill pending in Congress that is consistent with these principals is H.R. 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which was introduced by Pennsylvania's own, Rep. Glenn Thompson.
Tomorrow marks one of the finest traditions on Penn State's campus, a 46-hour dance marathon called THON. THON is the grand finale of a year-long fundraising campaign that Penn State students undertake for the kids. Beginning at 5 p.m. on…
Yesterday morning, I had the opportunity to attend part of Fulton Bank's 39th annual Agriculture Seminar, which is a day-long informational event that draws individuals from all over the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The event is free and…
On Monday, I had the privilege of visiting Central Mountain High School's Career and Technology Education Center. It is a state-of-the-art 235,000-square- foot academic career technical education complex. The Keystone Central School…
For more than 50 years, we have observed February as American Heart Month. Heart disease is the Nation's number one killer. During this month, we reaffirm our commitment to combating heart disease and educating all people about the…





