Skip to main content

Media

Latest News

June 2, 2021
I am saddened to learn of the passing of former Congressman Bill Clinger. He was a statesman, scholar, and passionate advocate for the people of Pennsylvania. I have a fond memory of meeting with Bill. He was gracious enough to invite me to his home, where we sat and talked all things Pennsylvania for hours. That experience will stay with me for my lifetime, I am grateful to have met Bill Clinger. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones as they mourn his loss."
###
May 19, 2021

Washington, DC— Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA) introduced a bipartisan resolution ensuring the commitment to the research and recovery efforts of our nation's missing service members.

May 19, 2021
Washington, DC– Today, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson announced John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport as the recipient of a $306,000 U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Grant.
May 19, 2021
Washington, DC– Today, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson announced Bradford Regional Airport Authority as the recipient of a $473,684 U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Grant.
May 14, 2021
"While I was unable to attend this morning's vote due to a death in the family, I am very pleased that my friend, Elise Stefanik of New York, has been selected as GOP Conference Chair. I have worked with Elise closely over the years on issues related to career & technical education, family violence prevention, the opioid crisis, and to ensure that we support family dairy farms. She has the drive, keen leadership abilities, and most importantly, an open ear for all members of our conference.
May 14, 2021

Toll roads have existed in one form or another for the past 4,000 years, in order to help facilitate the movement of goods and people. The 1937 opening of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, a toll facility, had the private sector play a significant role in financing the construction. Around the same time, the Pennsylvania Turnpike was in its early design stages. The high risk and uncertainty of such a large project gave pause to many post-Depression Era bankers, who feared their investments would not bear fruit.

May 13, 2021

Toll roads have existed in one form or another for the past 4,000 years, in order to help facilitate the movement of goods and people. The 1937 opening of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, a toll facility, had the private sector play a significant role in financing the construction. Around the same time, the Pennsylvania Turnpike was in its early design stages. The high risk and uncertainty of such a large project gave pause to many post-Depression Era bankers, who feared their investments would not bear fruit.

May 8, 2021
A record 70 students entered the 2021 Congressional Art Contest

DuBois, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson today announced the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition: Isabella Kern, a senior at Richland High School.

Issues:Education
April 27, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Top Congressional Republicans are proposing solutions to climate change. Their ambitious platform suggests natural changes addressing food, farming, and forestry, while protecting the economy.

"We know the climate changes," said Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Pa.), the top Republican on the House Agriculture Committee. "That debate is over."

Issues:Agriculture
April 9, 2021

Now that he's the top Republican on the House Agriculture Committee, U.S. Rep. Glenn "G.T." Thompson is continuing to work on getting whole milk back into schools.

"I think most folks in Washington, including (Ag Secretary) Tom Vilsack, know my goal of restoring whole milk in our school districts," Thompson said during an April 6 meeting with 97 Milk, a whole milk advocacy group, at the Durlach-Mt. Airy Fire Co.