Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson released the following statement to the media regarding issues surrounding the resignation of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn:
“While the President is certainly entitled to hire and dismiss advisors as he sees fit, the resignation of General Michael Flynn raises many questions that I believe warrant investigation and oversight from the legislative branch.
After lengthy Immigration Process Father Quimno Scheduled to Return
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today announced that the pastor of St. Bernard’s Church in Falls Creek, Pa. will return to the parish after a lengthy process involving U.S. Immigration.
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Representative Glenn 'GT' Thompson (PA-05) today issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump's travel ban:
Bill would direct Medicare to once again cover recreational therapy for patients
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) and G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) today reintroduced legislation that would direct the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to cover physician-prescribed recreational therapy services.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today released the following statement in regard to President Donald J. Trump’s executive action to advance two pipeline projects in the United States:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) has been named Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee for the 115th Congress.
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) made the announcement this morning as he welcomed six new Members of Congress to serve on the Agriculture Committee.
Chairman Conaway said that Rep. Thompson will be an experienced Vice Chairman and noted that he most recently oversaw the Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry in the 114th Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today was sworn in as United States Representative for Pennsylvania's 5th District in the 115th Congress. Rep. Thompson was joined by his wife, Penny, as well as family members, friends, and supporters.
“I am humbled by the opportunity to serve my friends and neighbors in the U.S. House and look forward to continuing my work on policies that will support stronger economic growth and upward mobility for individuals and families throughout the 5th District and nation,” said Thompson.
Bellefonte, PA –U.S. Reps. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5), Mike Kelly (PA-3) and Keith Rothfus (PA-12) today wrote to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy, regarding the “Zero Discharge” rule. This regulation, which went into effect in August, creates new federal standards for the discharge of wastewater derived from “unconventional oil and gas” at publically-owned treatment works (POTWs).
Bellefonte, PA – On Monday, Oct. 24, at 6 p.m., the Post Office in Knox, Clarion County, will be formally designated as the Specialist Ross A. McGinnis Memorial Post Office, U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) said today. Thompson will be joined at the event by members of the McGinnis family, along with representatives from American Legion Post 720 and the Servicemen’s Club of Knox.
Bellefonte, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee and Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, will be recognized in Ridgway, Elk County on Wednesday, Oct. 19, by the American Farm Bureau for his work during the 114th Congress. The "Friend of the Farm Bureau" award will be presented during a tour of the Big Maple Natural Therapeutic Farm.