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March 13, 2015

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).

March 4, 2015

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.

March 3, 2015

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.

Issues:Education
February 27, 2015

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.

February 24, 2015

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.

Issues:Energy
February 12, 2015
Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced that Curtis J. Royek, of Corry, Pennsylvania, has accepted an appointment for admission to the U.S. Naval Academy.
February 5, 2015
Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) and Louise M. Slaughter (D-NY) introduced H.R. 754, the All Children Are Equal (ACE) Act.
Issues:Education
February 4, 2015
Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced that John “Jack” Soult, III, of Clearfield, has accepted an appointment for admission to the U.S. Air Force Academy. John is the son of John and Lisa Soult, Jr.
February 3, 2015
Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) introduced H.R. 670 – the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2015. This legislation would enable a disabled individual’s assets to be held in a trust and used to supplement daily living expenses and care when government benefits alone are insufficient.
February 2, 2015
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-5) announced the start of his new Communications Director, Bailey Hall.