Military Service & Veterans Affairs
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-05) will host a roundtable discussion on behavioral health issues affecting veterans on Monday, Aug. 31. Focus will be directed toward recent legislation to assist veterans, including, but not solely limited to Thompson-backed initiatives, such as:
Bellefonte, PA –Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today announced Oct. 1, 2015, as the submission deadline for high school seniors to apply for nomination for acceptance into the U.S. Service Academies for 2016.
“I encourage interested students to contact the Academy in which they are seeking acceptance in order to open a pre-candidate application file,” Thompson said. “After that, they should contact my office to begin the process of applying for nomination.”
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Gerry Connolly (VA-11) introduced H. Con. Res. 56, a Resolution to ensure transparency and efficiency with countries that enter into future trade deals with the United States, in the research and recovery efforts of our nation’s missing service members.
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Charles B. Rangel (NY-13) introduced H.R. 2516, the Veterans E-Health and Telemedicine Support Act of 2015.
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Tim Ryan (OH-13) introduced the Veteran Wellness Act, legislation that will improve Veteran Service Organizations’ (VSO) ability to promote good health among our nation’s veterans. Veterans across the country turn to these organizations to participate in a wide variety of programs to build and cultivate a community of support among fellow veterans. These facilities are a place of comfort and familiarity for thousands of men and women and their families.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, by a vote of 269-151, with Thompson voting in the affirmative.