Press Releases
House Bill Falls Short on Critical Defense Investments
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.2500, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020 by a vote of 220-197. The annual authorizing legislation sets Department of Defense (DOD) policy for the coming fiscal year.
Legislation amends the Higher Education Act
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Rep. Marcia L.
WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) introduced the School Milk Nutrition Act of 2019—bipartisan legislation to expand milk options for students and reverse the decline of milk consumption in schools.
Bipartisan measure would ensure trade partners are active in recovery efforts
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) introduced H. Con. Res. 42, a Resolution to ensure that countries that enter into trade agreements with the United States provide transparent and efficient support in the research and recovery efforts of our nation’s missing service members.
WASHINGTON – Last week during Infrastructure Week, Rep. Paul Mitchell (R-MI), Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and CTE caucus co-chairs Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), and Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) introduced bipartisan H.R. 2831, the Building U.S.
Appalachian Regional Commission grant will construct an expanded entrance to provide improved access for those seeking services
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today announced $1.2 million in federal funding that will construct 2,087 feet of new access roads to the upgraded Penn Highlands DuBois East Behavioral Health campus.
Appalachian Regional Commission grant will design, construct access road for business park development in Cambria County
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today announced $980,000 in federal funding to design and construct an access road for a future 65-acre business park development in Cambria County.
CBICC President Vern Squier will moderate Town Hall meeting on May 13
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson will host a Town Hall meeting on Monday, May 13, 2019, at the American Philatelic Society in Bellefonte, Pa.
A record 68 students entered 2019 Congressional Art Contest
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today announced the winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition: Ms. Cindy Lam, a 10th-grader at DuBois Area High School.