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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.
Last night, in a bipartisan manner, the House passed my legislation, Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This bill addresses the importance of providing whole milk in school cafeterias. It is proven that milk is the number one provider of 13…
These studies show, among other things, that full-fat dairy foods have little to no association with high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, blood pressure, or cholesterol. In fact, several of these studies…
Additionally, since whole milk was removed from school lunchrooms, the childhood obesity rate has increased, according to the CDC and several case studies. Whole milk is not the problem. For our children to excel in the classroom and…
I thank the chairwoman for her leadership and support. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in strong support of my legislation, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, that supports students and dairy farmers across America. Milk is an essential…
I rise before you today to recognize the A&B Heating and Sheet Metal Company from Warren County. Originally founded in 1953 by World War II veteran, Carl Papalia, the family-owned small business continues to provide excellent services to…
I rise before you today to recognize an important day in American history. On December 7, 1941, our great Nation was suddenly attacked by the Imperial Japanese Navy, leading to the death of 2,043 American servicemembers and civilians. Mr…
This Committee has a magnificent mandate: to deliver a farm bill that protects and enhances the resources needed for producers to mitigate risk.
I urge the Agriculture Committee to include the Forest Information Reform (FIR) Act in the upcoming farm bill.
However, significant headwinds exist. These range from the stark politics of the 118th Congress to the cost and funding constraints across the 12 titles of the farm bill.
I believe this bill is bigger than just Sequoias, rather it provides a framework for forest management bills to come.
Our task is to build a responsive framework to meet the needs of American agriculture and its vast value chain.
This Committee has a magnificent mandate to deliver a farm bill that protects and enhances the resources needed for producers to mitigate risks.
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