Press Releases
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Tim Ryan (OH-13) introduced H.R. 1465, the Medical Evaluation Parity for Service Members (MEPS) Act. The bill, which has strong bipartisan support and the support of a large number of military and mental health advocacy groups, will help the military identify behavioral health issues and improve suicide prevention by instituting a mental health assessment for all incoming military recruits.
Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-05), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, held a public hearing to review the definition of "waters of the United States" proposed rule and its impact on rural America.
Bellefonte, PA—The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) awarded Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event hosted by NAM member Domtar Corporation in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania.
Washington, D.C. –Today U.S. Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and 15 Members of the House of Representatives called upon the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to provide flexibility with the agency’s proposal to list the Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLEB) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced the details for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. As in years past, the winning piece of artwork from each congressional district across the country will be displayed in a special exhibit in the U.S. Capitol.
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) introduced H.R. 1194, the Family Engagement in Education Act, a bipartisan bill to provide resources for schools to improve family engagement in education.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 33, legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security through March 6, 2015.
“It is our Constitutional duty to ensure that our country remains safe and today’s vote will adequately fund agencies under the jurisdiction of the Department of Homeland Security. Plus, there are no funds in the bill to support the President’s unilateral actions on immigration.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) issued the following statement after President Obama vetoed S.1, The Keystone XL Pipeline Approval Act.