Press Releases

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today joined U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA) in announcing the awarding of $999,972 in grant funding to the Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Ecosystem Science and Management. The grant was awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and is focused on reducing the amount of nutrient inputs to waterways through a diverse mix of cover crops.

Washington, DC – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today issued the following statement in commemoration of the 14^th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001:

“It is hard to believe so many years have passed since the tragic events of 9/11, since the sadness and loss are so fresh for many across our region, the Commonwealth and nation. The attacks on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in Pennsylvania stand as the most cowardly and senseless acts of terrorism ever perpetrated against the United States and its citizens.

Brookville, Pa – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today visited Brookville to congratulate local officials and community leaders for securing funding for a long-awaited park. The final $150,000 in grant funding for the Historic Brookville Town Square project was announced earlier this summer.

Bellefonte, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today joined a bipartisan group of federal, state and locally elected officials, in voicing their opposition to a proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency which would result in increased compliance measures dealing with ozone. As a result of the regulations, three counties in the 5^th Congressional District - Erie, Centre and Clearfield - would fall out of compliance with federal law, as reported today by the Center for Regulatory Solutions (CRS).

Bellefonte, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) will join with officials from across Jefferson County in celebrating a milestone for the Historic Brookville Town Square project. With the announcement this summer that a $150,000 grant will go toward the project, funding needed to complete the town square has been secured. This clears the way for the long-awaited project to move from the planning stages. The park will be located in the heart of Brookville’s historic district, next to the Jefferson County Courthouse.

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Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-05) today joined with stakeholders from across the Erie region in discussing mental health issues affecting service men and women, along with veterans. Specific areas of discussion included post-traumatic stress disorder among the region's veterans, along with suicide prevention programs for those who have served our nation.

Washington, DC – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) today applauded a federal court decision to block a proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory action, entitled the Waters of the United States (WOTUS), which seeks to drastically expand the federal jurisdiction over state waters.