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Reps. Thompson, Dean Introduce LOCAL Act

July 29, 2020 Press Release
Bill Will Extend Spending Deadline For Coronavirus Relief Funds
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Madeline Dean (PA-04) introduced the bipartisan Leveraging Options for Counties and Localities Act, or LOCAL Act.

Reps. Thompson, Conaway Push SNAP Processing Flexibility For States During Pandemic

July 23, 2020 Press Release
State Partnerships With Companies & Non-Profits Would Cut Red Tape For Families In Need
WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) and Mike Conaway (R-TX), joined by their colleagues on the House Committee on Agriculture, advocated to House Leadership for increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) flexibility for states during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:
Agriculture

Reps. Thompson, Peterson, and Comer Question FCC's Ligado Broadband Decision

July 9, 2020 Press Release
Congressmen urge reconsideration to prevent agriculture tech interference
HOWARD, PA — Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), Collin Peterson (D-MN), and James Comer (R-KY) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai questioning the Commission's April 20, 2020 Order granting Ligado’s application to deploy a terrestrial nationwide network to provide 5G services.
Issues:
Agriculture

Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office tells PA House Republican delegation, House Select Subcommittee that ongoing nursing home investigation is “thorough, holistic, and wide-ranging”

July 6, 2020 Press Release
Briefing with Congressional offices comes in response to letter seeking investigation into Wolf administration’s COVID-19 nursing home guidance

WASHINGTON – Today, members of the Pennsylvania Republican Congressional Delegation, including Congressman GT Thompson, Congressman Mike Kelly, Congressman Scott Perry, Congressman Lloyd Smucker, Congressman Guy Reschenthaler, Congressman Dan Meuser, Congressman John Joyce, and Congressman Fred Keller, made the following statement following a briefing conducted for their office

Issues:
Healthcare

Thompson Encourages Students to Participate in 2020 Congressional App Challenge

June 24, 2020 Press Release

HOWARD, PA — Today, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson encouraged students in Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District to participate in the Congressional App Challenge.

Thompson Joins Vice President Pence in Sarver, PA

June 12, 2020 Press Release
"Great American Comeback" Tour Focuses On Economic Recovery Post-Pandemic

SARVER, PA — Today, Rep. Glenn 'GT' Thompson joined Vice President Mike Pence for the first stop on his "Great American Comeback" tour at Oberg Industries in Sarver, Pennsylvania.

Thompson, Butterfield Introduce The HEALTH Act

June 11, 2020 Press Release
Bill will make Medicare reimbursement permanent for certain telehealth services
HOWARD, PA — Today, Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced the bipartisan Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth, or the HEALTH Act. The bill will codify Medicare reimbursement for community health centers and rural health clinics for telehealth services.
Issues:
Healthcare

Reps. Thompson, Kind, Brindisi, Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Legislative Fix to Help Farmers Access PPP Loans

June 11, 2020 Press Release
HOWARD, PA — Today, Rep. Glenn 'GT' Thompson (PA-15) and Reps. Ron Kind (WI-03), Anthony Brindisi (NY-22), and John Joyce (PA-13) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand access to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans for farmers and ranchers.
Issues:
Agriculture

Thompson Announces Fully-Qualified Appointment of Kaleb Farmery to U.S. Air Force Academy

May 28, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson announced Mr. Kaleb Farmery of Marion Center, Indiana County, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. 

Issues:
Military Service & Veterans Affairs

Congressman Thompson Announces Fully-Qualified Appointment of Jack “JD” Barnes Shaw to the U.S. Naval Academy

May 27, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson announced Mr. Jack 'JD' Barnes Shaw of Russell, Warren County, has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.

Issues:
Military Service & Veterans Affairs

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