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Emporium April Office Hours
April 4, 2024

EMPORIUM, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced that his staff will host constituent office hours on Thursday, April 11, in Emporium.

Staff will be available to meet with residents who need assistance from federal agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the IRS, and others. 

March 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson this week supported six bills on the House floor that would result in more affordable energy for Pennsylvanians. Republicans are continuing to lead on solutions that will lower energy costs, reduce emissions, and secure American energy leadership. Despite the Biden Administration and Governor Shapiro’s consistent attacks on U.S. energy production, Rep. Thompson continues to defend Pennsylvania’s right to produce energy.

Issues:Energy
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GT and Kristi Noem
March 22, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, hosted a full committee hearing on the dangers China poses to American agriculture.

South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem was one of the key witnesses. Her work to prevent South Dakota farmland sales to foreign adversaries gives her a unique perspective on this issue.
Issues:Agriculture
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Go Ag Act
March 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Mark Alford (R-MO), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and Katie Porter (D-CA) today, in honor of National Agriculture Day, introduced the Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag)Act to improve agriculture education opportunities in our schools.

Issues:Agriculture
March 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced $628,155 for the Borough of Curwensville to improve infrastructure, public safety, and accessibility in Curwensville’s streetscapes. This investment will allow for renovating sidewalks and crosswalks, improving streetlighting, and enhancing the visual value of the business district with street trees and benches. 

March 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC.U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced $2.9 million for the Warren General Hospital to modernize existing facilities and support deferred maintenance projects.
 
Projects include but are not limited to replacing existing medical equipment such as the MRI machine, replacing air handling units and roofs, improving snow melt systems, elevator modernization, expanding the kitchen, and modernizing operating rooms.
 

March 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced $1.5 million for the Bradford City Water Authority. These funds will replace outdated water treatment facilities and improve water treatments to remove harmful pollutants before the water is released into the environment.
 

March 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced $1.5 million for the Whetstone Cast Replacement in Brockway Borough in Jefferson County.
 
These funds will replace a water main constructed in 1897 that is at risk of catastrophic failure. The work will protect more than 2,000 residents, commercial and industrial businesses, and public facilities.
 

March 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.– U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced $1 million for Lycoming County’s new public safety building, which will improve the capabilities and efficiency of several core public services.

March 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced $768,000 for Clinton County to purchase new communications equipment for first responders in the region.
 
The equipment will enhance the interoperability, safety, and efficiency of the daily operations of each department in the county.