Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Derek Kilmer (WA-6) today introduced the Creating Opportunities to Thrive and Advance Act (COTA) to expand career counseling programs and allow for public outreach.

LORETTO, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) today announced that Saint Francis University will receive $500,000 in federal funding to support renovations, expansions, and replacement of outdated learning spaces and technology for the University's Health Science facilities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today issued the following statement after the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an injunction to halt the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership (P3) Initiative, which aims to establish tolls along nine major bridges throughout the commonwealth.

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today the House passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) to update the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program.

DuBois, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition: Leira Bertolasio, a sophomore at Forest Hills High School.

Ms. Bertolasio, of Cambria County, won for her acrylic paint on canvas titled "Girl with a Pearl Earring". An independent panel of judges selected Ms. Bertolasio's work from a record 81 entries, which is one of the largest groups of students to participate in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District Art Competition.

BELLEFONTE, Pa.– U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today issued the following statement in response to the leaked draft majority opinion from the Supreme Court that would overturn Roe v. Wade:

"My position on life has always been clear. You can't be a champion for the future of this great country if you are going to limit its potential.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.– U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $1,125,000 for Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) clinic to rebuild and renovate its medical facility located in State College.

CVIM has outgrown its current facility and has recently purchased a new building with the intent of renovating the facility to provide over 10,000 square feet of medical space. The renovated facility will provide exam rooms, counseling rooms, dental operatories, and offices.

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa.– U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $500,000 for Indiana University of Pennsylvania to rebuild and renovate its Academy of Culinary Arts Building located in downtown Punxsutawney.

Updates to the facilities will serve as a central hub for downtown Punxsutawney Borough, providing educational and experimental opportunities for students and the surrounding community. In addition to the federal funds, this project has received state and private resources totaling more than $1.5 million.