Press Releases
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – Today, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) announced a $4.6 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant for Penn State University to increase access to high-tech tools and laboratories for materials discovery and innovation.
The funding will develop Penn State’s NSF 2D Crystal Consortium Materials Innovation Platform (2DCC-MIP) into a self-sustaining model to expand its work with U.S. industry.
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – This week, United States Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Joe Courtney (D-CT), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), and Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) introduced the Young Farmer Success Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, United States Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Erin Houchin (R-IN), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) introduced the bipartisan Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act to strengthen rural hospitals’ protections against cyber threats.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, United States Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) announced a $20 million National Science Foundation grant for Penn State University to develop new semiconductor and quantum materials.
The funding will establish a new facility that merges physical automated research tools with artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen domestic technology manufacturing and our workforce.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). The bill passed the House by a vote of 216-212.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA), introduced two bipartisan bills that would provide support, resources, and safeguards to grandfamilies, kinship caregivers, and the children under their guardianship.
Rep. Thompson introduced the Supporting Grandfamilies Act of 2026 and the Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act.
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson presided over a ceremonial event on July 2 at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall. July 2 is the date when the Second Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Great Britain.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) held a press conference with co-sponsors and stakeholders celebrating the introduction of H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026. This legislation is supported by more than 400 stakeholder groups across the entire agricultural supply chain.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) introduced H.R. 9535, the bipartisan Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act of 2026. This legislation makes key improvements to the accessibility and cost of agricultural labor through the H-2A visa program.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI) introduced the bipartisan Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act. This bill would help schools buy fresh agricultural products from local farms, providing students additional access to healthy meals, while supporting local producers.