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May 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today issued the following statement after the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania issued an injunction to halt the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation's (PennDOT) Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership (P3) Initiative, which aims to establish tolls along nine major bridges throughout the commonwealth.

May 13, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today the House passed bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) to update the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program.

May 10, 2022

DuBois, Pa. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced the winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition: Leira Bertolasio, a sophomore at Forest Hills High School.

Ms. Bertolasio, of Cambria County, won for her acrylic paint on canvas titled "Girl with a Pearl Earring". An independent panel of judges selected Ms. Bertolasio's work from a record 81 entries, which is one of the largest groups of students to participate in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District Art Competition.

Issues:Education
May 4, 2022

BELLEFONTE, Pa.U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today issued the following statement in response to the leaked draft majority opinion from the Supreme Court that would overturn Roe v. Wade:

"My position on life has always been clear. You can't be a champion for the future of this great country if you are going to limit its potential.

April 29, 2022

A bipartisan set of U.S. lawmakers are introducing a bill that would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) a greater role in overseeing crypto spot markets.

April 18, 2022

STATE COLLEGE, Pa.U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $1,125,000 for Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) clinic to rebuild and renovate its medical facility located in State College.

CVIM has outgrown its current facility and has recently purchased a new building with the intent of renovating the facility to provide over 10,000 square feet of medical space. The renovated facility will provide exam rooms, counseling rooms, dental operatories, and offices.

Issues:Healthcare
April 15, 2022

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa.– U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced $500,000 for Indiana University of Pennsylvania to rebuild and renovate its Academy of Culinary Arts Building located in downtown Punxsutawney.

Updates to the facilities will serve as a central hub for downtown Punxsutawney Borough, providing educational and experimental opportunities for students and the surrounding community. In addition to the federal funds, this project has received state and private resources totaling more than $1.5 million.

Issues:Education
April 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson on Thursday introduced H. Con. Res. 85, which recognizes Pennsylvania's abundant natural resources as the U.S. addresses its energy security and lessens its dependence on foreign oil.

April 7, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today announced that Jenks Township, in Forest County, is the recipient of a $117,440 Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) grant for the Jenks Township Trail Hub Visitor Center.

March 22, 2022

Bellefonte, Pa. – The 2022 Congressional Art Competition in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District is now accepting entries, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson announced Tuesday.

"The Congressional Art Competition is a great way to foster creativity and encourage young artists in our communities," Rep. Thompson said. "I am looking forward to seeing all the entries and welcoming the winning student to Washington, D.C."

Issues:Education