Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-05) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1732, the Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015, by a vote of 261 to 155.
State College, Pa. – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) attended a ceremony honoring Jim and Colleen Small for receiving the United States Small Business Administration’s Western Pennsylvania District Small Business Persons of the Year Awards, at their UPS Store in State College, Pennsylvania.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) issued this statement following passage of the Conference Report to S. Con. Res. 11, Fiscal Year 2016 Budget:
“This bicameral budget agreement sets the parameters for federal spending by promoting fiscal responsibility, creating $5 trillion in savings over the next decade, while strengthening Medicare and Social Security for our nation’s seniors and future generations.
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Conservation and Forestry Subcommittee, held a public hearing “To review the National Forest System and active forest management.”
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced the winners of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. The first place winner will have the opportunity to have their entry displayed in the United States Capitol Building for one year. The second and third place winners will have their artwork displayed in one of Thompson’s district offices, located in Bellefonte and Titusville.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced that the United States Small Business Administration’s (SBA) deadline to apply for a working capital disaster loan in Bradford, Potter and Tioga counties is May, 26, 2015.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced that Katelyn Walbridge, of Mill Hall, has accepted an appointment for admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Ms. Walbridge is the daughter of James and Ellen Walbridge.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a $150,000 federal grant to the Bradford Regional Airport in McKean County, Pennsylvania.
“Access to the national air transportation system is an essential element in supporting our local economy,” said Thompson. “This federal investment will allow the airport to continue to provide safe and reliable transportation options to our community and the surrounding area.”
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05), issued this statement following passage of H.R. 1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015:
WASHINGTON – Earlier this week, the EIA released their energy outlook which predicts that the U.S. will be a net exporter of natural gas by 2017. Leaders of the Congressional Natural Gas Caucus understand the magnitude of this geopolitical transition and the implications for ensuring American energy security through continued natural gas development and investment.