Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-05), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, released this statement following the United States Forest Service's decision to withdraw the Proposed Directive on Groundwater Management:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced that Rebecca F. Layng of State College, Pennsylvania, has accepted an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy. Rebecca is the daughter of Ken and Megan Layng.
On Sept. 22, 2011, former Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen referred to our national debt as “the single biggest threat to our national security.” He was correct in his statement that the United States continues to suffer from overbearing debt and unless immediate action is taken, future generations will face unsurmountable challenges.
Coalport, PA – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced that the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded a federal grant in the amount of $591,469.00 to Glendale Area Medical Association, Inc. in Coalport.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-05) issued this statement following the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) decision to list the Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLEB) as threatened under the Endangered Species Act (ESA):
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, and Ranking Member Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), have introduced H. Con. Res. 30, a resolution supporting the designation of 2015 as the International Year of Soils and supporting locally led soil conservation.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) issued this statement following passage of H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act:
“Today, the House passed a historic, bipartisan bill that will put an end to the flawed Medicare Sustainable Growth Rate and extend the Children’s Health Insurance Program.
For more than a decade, Congress has continually used a band-aid to address the Sustainable Growth Rate, rather than offering permanent reforms.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) issued this statement following passage of H. Con. Res. 27, the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Resolution:
“This budget proposal will serve as a strong blueprint to put our country on a long term path to fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) issued this statement following President Obama’s proposed regulations on hydraulic fracturing:
“As one of the top producers of natural gas, Pennsylvania’s success has been made possible due to technological advancements and safety regulations administered at the state level, rather than adding an additional layer of bureaucracy from the federal government.
Bellefonte, PA – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced that the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded a federal grant in the amount of $1,170,497.00 to Keystone Rural Health Consortia in Emporium.