Rep. Mike Thompson

236 years ago today, the Ways & Means Committee was founded. As Ranking Member of the tax subcommittee, I remain committed to getting our fiscal house in order and helping hardworking Americans get ahead.

Glad you are on the mend, Mark! Our doctors, nurses, and staff at St. Helena Hospital are the best of the best. Grateful for Jan and everyone on staff at SHH for taking care of our community. napavalleyregister.com/star/opinion/m…

The President appointed Jerome Powell in 2017 and since then, Chairman Powell has led our country through the COVID-19 pandemic and achieved a soft landing, helping ensure we didn’t slip into a recession. The President’s efforts to undermine Chairman Powell are unlawful and…

The President and Congressional Republicans chose not to extend policies that helped people afford heath care coverage in their big, ugly law. Now, your health care coverage may get even more expensive. I will continue to fight to reverse this bad policy, because everyone…

Instead of bringing CMS Administrator Oz to testify publicly about the Administration’s attacks on health care, Congressional Republicans held a closed-door session with Dr. Oz. We did not get clear answers on this Administration’s harmful health policies and every American,…

Winters residents: My team is hosting in-person office hours TODAY July 23rd from 2 to 4pm with the offices of Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and Supervisor Lucas Frerichs. Please drop in to discuss with my team any support you may need and stay tuned for more…

The President and Congressional Republicans’ big, ugly law slashes funding for hospitals, clinics, and health centers. It doesn’t matter if you have Medicaid, private insurance, or all the money in the world to pay for care — if your local clinic is understaffed or shut down, you…

Fourth District high school seniors: If you are planning to apply to one of our nation’s military service academies, my nomination portal is NOW OPEN. Packets are due October 17, 2025. For more information, visit: mikethompson.house.gov/services/acade…

Joined my California colleagues in a moment of silence on the House floor to honor the lives of Detectives Joshua Kelley-Eklund, Victor Lemus, and William Osborn of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Arson Explosives Detail. I am heartbroken by their passing and my…

Great to see Clear Lake recognized as the best bass lake in America! Our district’s public lands are simply unmatched. bassmaster.com/best-bass-lake…

Winters residents: My team is hosting in-person office hours July 23rd from 2 to 4pm with the offices of Assembly Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and Supervisor Lucas Frerichs. Please drop in to discuss with my team any support you may need and stay tuned for more sessions…

Two-thirds of California’s power now comes from clean energy, making us the largest economy in the world to hit this milestone. With record growth in solar, wind, and storage, plus half a million clean energy jobs, we’re proving a clean future is possible. That’s why I continue…

Twelve years ago, a gunman opened fire during a movie screening at the Century 16 movie theater in Aurora, Colorado, senselessly killing 12 people and injuring nearly 60 others. Today, we remember the victims and hold their friends and family members in our hearts. These deaths…

July is UV Safety Awareness Month! Reminder to protect your skin and eyes from harmful rays. Use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, avoid tanning beds, and get regular skin checks. Sun safety saves lives!

At a time when Americans are struggling with the cost of living, this administration has added an additional 17 percent tariff on fresh tomatoes from Mexico. When you go to the store, you’ll soon see fewer options and higher prices. This hurts consumers, restaurants, and small…

At a time when Americans are struggling to afford rent, Congressional Republicans’ have spent $1.7 billion to make silencers easier to get. How does this make us safer and lower the cost of living? Hear from @KrisB_Brown President of @bradybuzz on why this is so dangerous.

Thank you to everyone who made “good trouble” across our district yesterday. Your voice is making a difference, and we need to keep this up. I’ll be with you every step of the way.

#FactCheckFriday Congressional Republicans voted late last night to claw back funding from our allies and local TV and radio stations. They say it is to help us save money and balance our budget. Fact: Congressional Republicans voted earlier this month to add $5 trillion to our…

Read my full statement on the passage of Congressional Republicans’ bill to take back federal funding from public media stations and foreign aid programs that was already approved by Congress and signed into law.

We made great progress in lowering energy costs and advancing renewable energy in recent years. But the President and Congressional Republican’s big ugly law just stripped away many of the green energy provisions that have lowered costs. This is disastrous for us as we compete…