Press Releases

Reps. Thompson, Peterson, and Comer Push Leadership to Delay Ligado Application

November 24, 2020

HOWARD, PA — Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), Collin Peterson (D-MN), and James Comer (R-KY) sent a letter to House Leadership and the Appropriations Committee requesting language delaying implementation of the April 2020 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Order granting Ligado’s application to deploy a terrestrial nationwide network to provide 5G services.

Issues:Agriculture

Thompson Re-Elected to Republican Steering Committee

November 20, 2020

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson was unanimously re-elected to the Republican Steering Committee by 14 of his colleagues who represent both Pennsylvania and Kentucky. The Steering Committee is comprised of 30 members of the House Republican Conference, including party and conference leadership, as well as committee chairs and regional representatives. Upon conclusion of the vote, Congressman Thompson issued the following statement:

Pennsylvania GOP Congressional Members to Wolf, Shapiro, Boockvar: Citizens of Commonwealth Deserve Free and Fair Elections

November 7, 2020

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INDIANA, PA — Today, Pennsylvania’s Republican Congressional Delegation expressed their collective concerns over the Commonwealth’s handling of the General Election to Governor Tom Wolf, Attorney General Josh Shapiro, and Secretary of the Commonwealth Kathy Boockvar.

Thompson Announces USDA Grant For Local Education Centers

October 9, 2020

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HOWARD, PA – Today, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson announced Central Intermediate Unit 10 and Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit 9 as the recipient of a $994,832 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant to deliver interactive Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) distance learning training to rural schools.

Thompson Joins Finkenauer to Introduce Agriculture Education Legislation

October 6, 2020

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HOWARD, PA — Today, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson joined Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer (IA-01) to introduce the bipartisan Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO AG) Act to improve agriculture education opportunities in our schools.

Issues:Agriculture

Reps. Thompson, Reschenthaler Introduce POWER Act

September 23, 2020

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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15) and Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14) introduced the Plugging Orphan Wells and Environmental Restoration (POWER) Act. The bill would reauthorize the federal orphan well remediation program under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 for five years at $50 million per year.

Farm Tour Highlights Importance of Agricultural Research

August 19, 2020

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MOUNT JOY, PA (Wednesday, August 19) – U.S. Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson met today with farmers and agricultural thought leaders for a farm tour highlighting the importance of agricultural research.

Issues:Agriculture

Rep. Thompson, PA Colleagues Call For Extended Deadline for Relief Fund Expenditures

August 11, 2020

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HOWARD, PA — U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Susan Wild (PA-07), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) have joined together to request House Republican and Democrat leadership work to extend the deadline for states and localities to spend Coronavirus Relief Funds for ideally one additional year.

Congressman Thompson Hosts Annual Agriculture Summit at Mount Aloysius College

August 11, 2020

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CRESSON, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson hosted the second annual Agriculture Summit yesterday at Mount Aloysius College. Joined by USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and Pennsylvania Farm Bureau President Rick Ebert, Congressman Thompson led a round table discussion addressing the impact of COVID-19 on agriculture and the status of the next relief package.

Issues:Agriculture

Reps. Thompson, Dean Introduce LOCAL Act

July 29, 2020

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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.