Press Releases
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson today released the following statement:
"While I appreciate the President's diplomatic efforts, I firmly believe the evidence presented to Congress shows that Russia attempted to undermine our democracy. Russia continues to pose a threat to our national security and should be viewed as an adversary. We must continue to empower our intelligence community to ensure there are safeguards against foreign influence or interference in our electoral system."
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today announced a federal grant that will help two communities in Forest County create a downtown revitalization plan.
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded $21,000 to Forest County for the Forest County Downtown Revitalization project, which will focus on the downtowns of Tionesta Borough and the Village of Marienville. Local sources will match $9,000 bringing the total project funding to $30,000.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today announced a federal grant that will help the Bradford Regional Airport (BRA) develop a business strategy for a 13-acre site at the airport.
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded $29,500 to the Bradford Regional Airport Authority to help with the strategic plan. Local sources will match $29,500 bringing the total project funding to $59,000.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018, to address the economic challenges facing the nation's farmers and ranchers, while making historic investments in federal nutrition programs.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today announced that Mr. James D. Nuhfer of Edinboro, Pa. has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy.
James is a 2017 graduate of General McLane High School, and he is the son of Mr. andMrs. David and Sandy Nuhfer of Edinboro. After high school, James enlisted in the Air Force and was accepted into the U.S. Air Force Preparatory School.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT' Thompson released a statement in response to the U.S. Department of Labor's new rule that expands health care access for millions of Americans who are employed by small businesses.
Many small businesses and their employees have struggled with government restrictions that limit access to quality, affordable health coverage. This Association Health Plan (AHP) reform will address many of the inequities between small and large businesses in access to that coverage.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (R-PA) and Niki Tsongas (D-MA) have introduced a resolution to designate July as "Park and Recreation Month" to celebrate federal, state and local public parks and recreation systems.
H. Res. 941 recognizes the important role that public parks, recreation facilities and activities play in the lives of Americans and the contributions of employees and volunteers who work daily to maintain public parks across the nation.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today reminded local dairy producers that the enrollment period for the federal safety net program has been extended to June 22, 2018.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today announced that the Pennsylvania State University has been awarded more than $2.5 million to spearhead a multi-university transportation research program.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (R-PA), Gwen S. Moore (D-WI), Elise Stefanik (R-NY), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) this week introduced a bill to reauthorize services and support for victims of domestic violence.