Press Releases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today was sworn in as United States Representative for Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District for the 116th Congress.

"I am humbled by the opportunity to serve the residents of Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District in the U.S. House," Rep. Thompson said. "I look forward to continuing my work on policies that will support stronger economic growth and upward mobility for individuals and families in the Commonwealth and throughout the nation."

WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives today approved a 5-year Farm Bill agreement that charts a better path for America's farmers and ranchers, rural communities, small businesses, and consumers across the country.

BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor's November 2018 jobs report, which showed the economy added 155,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate was 3.7 percent:

"Today's report shows that 2018 has been a tremendous year of growth for the country. Wages are rising and Main Street is thriving.

BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for issuing a rule to provide schools more flexibility in implementing federal nutrition standards.

BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor's October 2018 jobs report:

"Today's report shows that American jobs have grown and wages have expanded at the greatest rate over the past decade. The U.S. added more than 250,000 jobs in October, while many employers admit challenges to finding employees with the skills they need.

WARREN, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson welcomed U.S.Forest Chief Vicki Christiansen today to the Allegheny National Forest (ANF), and they underscored the need to keep the forest healthy and build upon past successes in the region.

BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today called on Senate Democrats, who are negotiating the Farm Bill, to come to the table and get the job done for all Americans.

WASHINGTON –U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson has been appointed a member of the National Council on the Arts, which advises the National Endowment for the Arts on its grant programs and other priorities.