Press Releases
Thompson supports pay raise for American troops, boost to long-missile defense fund, additional resources to combat Lyme disease
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018, which boosts defense spending, increases military personnel and gives a pay raise to our troops.
Infrastructure upgrades to help accommodate heavy truck traffic
BELLEFONTE, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today announced a $500,000 federal grant for the Lewis Run Main Street project, which will strengthen the existing infrastructure and accommodate additional heavy truck traffic.
BELLEFONTE, PA – Today, U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson announced a federal grant in the amount of $100,000.00 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital. The grant will be used to help plan and promote the development of J.C. Blair’s healthcare network..
Jeff Tech Student Cassy Lester attends luncheon for First Place Congressional Art Competition winners in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson welcomed Jeff Tech student Ms. Cassy Lester to the U.S. Capitol on Thursday. Ms. Lester won First Place in the 2017 Congressional Art Competition for Pennsylvania’s Fifth Congressional District.
Park systems dedicated to conservation efforts, improving quality of life for residents and serving local communities
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.
WASHINGTON – U. S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement after the Trump administration announced its intent to formally withdraw the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule. The rule expanded the Clean Water Act under the Obama administration’s Environmental Protection Agency. It was overly burdensome on rural America and negatively impacted our nation’s farmers and growers:
Congressional staff office hours to take place Thursday in Clearfield
CLEARFIELD, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today, announced that his staff will host constituent office hours on Thursday, June 29 in Clearfield.
Staff will be available to meet with residents who need assistance with federal agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the IRS and others.
Legislation will help more students gain knowledge, skills to succeed in the workforce
WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to strengthen and improve career and technical education and give Americans the skills they need to compete for in-demand jobs.
Several injured at Congressional Baseball Team practice this morning
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson issued the following statement in response to reports that Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), two Capitol Police officers and a staff member having been shot this morning during a Congressional Baseball Team practice in Alexandria, Va.:
House passes the VA Accountability & Whistleblower Protection Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today voted in favor of increasing the accountability of Department of Veterans Affairs employees and protecting those who sound the alarm on agency problems.