Press Releases
Washington, DC –U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today introduced H.R. 3881, the “Cooperative Management of Mineral Rights Act of 2015,” which will prohibit the U.S. Forest Service from creating rules to limit access to privately-held mineral rights, within the Allegheny National Forest (ANF). Thompson released the following statement regarding the legislation:
Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson (PA-05) today voted in favor of Paul Ryan as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Ryan was elected with the support of 236 votes. Thompson issued the following statement on the new Speaker’s election:
Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson (PA-05) today voted in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (H.R. 1314), which passed the House by a vote of 266 to 167.
Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson (PA-05) today voted in favor of legislation which would reauthorize the United States Export-Import Bank. The Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015 (H.R.
Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson (PA-05) today announced the awarding of grant funds for a diabetes education program in six rural Pennsylvania counties. The funding, totaling $295,562 was awarded by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture to the Pennsylvania State University’s Dining with Diabetes Program.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) will participate on Saturday, Oct. 24, in a “Buddy Walk” organized by the Centre County Down Syndrome Society. The event is intended to raise awareness of Down syndrome across the region.
Washington, DC – With the Pennsylvania state budget impasse standing at 112 days, school districts struggling to make ends meet and social service programs running low on funding, Gov. Tom Wolf traveled to Washington, D.C. today to raise campaign funds.
In response, U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) issued the following statement:
Bellefonte, PA – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today announced that his staff will hold constituent office hours in Lock Haven on Friday, Oct. 30. Thompson’s staff will be available to answer questions and provide assistance to area residents and business owners on a wide variety of federal issues.
Washington, DC – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today announced that his staff will hold constituent office hours in DuBois on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Thompson’s staff will be available to answer questions and provide assistance to area residents and business owners on a wide variety of federal issues.
Washington, DC – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today announced that his staff will hold constituent office hours in Huntingdon on Tuesday, Oct. 27. Thompson’s staff will be available to answer questions and provide assistance to area residents and business owners on a wide variety of federal issues.