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October 1, 2025

As of 12:01 a.m. on October 1, funding for many federal government operations has lapsed. I supported a package passed by the House that would extend current funding until November 21, 2025, but the proposal did not pass the Senate. 

This means two things:

September 26, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.— This week, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan If You See It, Squish It Act of 2025 to increase public awareness on the dangers of invasive, spotted lanternflies. 

Issues:Agriculture
September 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.— This week, Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Lucy McBath (D-GA) are leading a resolution to recognize September 22-26, 2025, as “National Hazing Awareness Week.” The resolution recognizes the hundreds of students who have died or suffered severe, life-altering injuries as a result of collegiate hazing and promotes efforts to prevent hazing. A companion resolution was introduced by U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA).

September 19, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, on National POW/MIA Recognition DayU.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Susie Lee (D-NV) introduced a resolution to aid in the research and recovery efforts of our nation’s missing service members.

September 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02), introduced the bipartisan Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth (HEALTH) Act, as part of National Telehealth Awareness Week. This legislation secures Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services provided by community health centers and rural health clinics.

Issues:Healthcare
September 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today announced Forest County will receive $1,573,883 in grant funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to expand broadband services in the county.

The grant funding will cover the third phase of the county’s broadband project. As a result, seven telecom/network sites will be constructed to serve four communities including: Hickory, Barnett, Green, and Harmony townships.

September 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Service Organization Caucus, introduced a resolution to designate the week of September 14th through September 20th as Celebrate Community Week and commemorate the efforts of local service organizations across the country.

September 10, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson voted in favor of the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

Rep. Thompson released the following statement:

August 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.– This week, Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), co-chairs of the Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, introduced the Counseling for Career Choice Act.

August 8, 2025

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