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July 30, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Reps. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), co-chairs of the bipartisan House Career and Technical Education Caucus, introduced the Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance (COTA) Act, which would expand career counseling programs and allow for public outreach. 

May 15, 2025

As a first-generation college graduate and lifelong resident of Pennsylvania, I am proud to be a Penn State alumnus. As a Member of Congress, I have witnessed first-hand the importance of Penn State’s mission as the Commonwealth’s sole land-grant university. Its mission includes to “provide unparalleled access to education and public service to support the citizens of the Commonwealth and beyond.”

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CTE Month
February 5, 2025

U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) along with Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ted Budd (R-NC), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Todd Young (R-IN), co-chairs of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, today introduced a resolution recognizing National CTE Month, which is observed every February.

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January 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Peter Welch (D-VT), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) today led the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which will allow for unflavored and flavored whole and reduced fat (2 percent) milk to be offered in school cafeterias.

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January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), and Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) introduced the bipartisan Skills Investment Act to enhance workers access to skills training.

September 24, 2024

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed H.R. 5646, the Stop Campus Hazing Act, which includes many anti-hazing provisions long championed by U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA).

This bill was shaped by the efforts of Evelyn and Jim Piazza, whose son, Tim Piazza, tragically passed away in February 2017 at Penn State as a direct result of a hazing ritual at his fraternity.

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Emma Zacherl
April 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition: Emma Zacherl, a freshman at Clarion-Limestone High School.

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Art Contest
March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The 2024 Congressional Art Competition in Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District is now accepting entries, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson announced Wednesday.

“The Congressional Art Competition is a great way to foster creativity and encourage young artists in our communities,” Rep. Thompson said. “I am looking forward to seeing all the entries and welcoming the winning student to Washington, D.C.”

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December 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today, along with 329 of his colleagues, voted in favor of H.R. 1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This legislation, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, will restore the option of whole milk in school nutrition programs.

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National Career Development Month
November 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson(R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), co-chairs of the bipartisan House Career and Technical Education Caucus, yesterday introduced a resolution recognizing November as National Career Development Month.