Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-Pa.) and Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Service Organization Caucus, introduced a resolution to designate the week of September 6 through September 12 as Celebrate Community Week and recognize the efforts of local service organizations across the country.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, United States Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) introduced the Not In My Barnyard Act to protect American producers’ property rights. This legislation would prohibit the federal government from initiating eminent domain proceedings on any agricultural land when a feasible alternative site exists, ensuring the United States has enough productive farmland to feed and fuel the country.
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – This week, U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) announced $1,552,631 in funding for forestry businesses in Pennsylvania’s 15th Congressional District to support forest management, increase production capabilities, improve processing equipment and technologies, and support our rural economy.
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.