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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.
Yesterday I introduced a resolution with Congresswoman Niki Tsongas to designate July as Parks and Recreation Month. It is a fitting time to celebrate our Federal, State, and local parks and recreation systems as so many start this summer…
Today this House welcomes the winners of the Congressional Art Competition to the Nation's Capital. Students from all over the country have traveled to Washington to proudly display their works of art in the tunnel to the Capitol for the…
Today is National PTSD Awareness Day. Today and during the month of June, we raise awareness for those suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder. After a trauma or life-threatening event, it is common to have reactions such as upsetting…
June is National Homeownership Month, and it is a time when we celebrate and recognize the many benefits of owning a home. For generations of Americans, owning a home has been an essential element in achieving the American Dream. But since…
Yesterday this House unanimously approved the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, to give Americans who enter the workforce the skills they need to succeed. I was proud to sponsor that bill with…
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Alzheimer's is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and it has reached crisis proportions. There is no effective treatment, no means of prevention, and no method for slowing…
This week is National Pollinator Week, and it is a time when we encourage the protection of pollinator species, such as honeybees, native bees, birds, bats, and butterflies as essential partners of farmers and ranchers in producing food…
Since coming to Congress, I have had the distinct honor to represent the Pennsylvania's oil region and the Allegheny National Forest. Among our many economic drivers in Pennsylvania, energy development played a critical historical role in…
This week, I had the opportunity to meet with students interning with the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau. The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is the Commonwealth's largest farm organization, with a volunteer membership of more than 60,000 members…
I want to reflect just briefly on the horrific incident that occurred yesterday. It impacted so many friends and colleagues, and I certainly offer prayers for Steve Scalise and all those who were injured in that terrible incident. I offer…
I think that just calls for more aggressive active management, because the overstory and the understory are growing at rates where we are not harvesting anywhere close to--anywhere I know, within the National Forest System--the sustainable…
I have to tell you my communities are not better off today, economically; they struggle.
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