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U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) introduced a bipartisan bill last week to support food supply chain employees by providing tax relief for certain essential food and agriculture workers.
Several Republican U.S. House members from Pennsylvania, including Glenn Thompson and Mike Kelly, issued a statement Wednesday in response to Gov. Tom Wolf's declaration that counties that challenge his re-opening plan won't be eligible for federal stimulus funds.
Here is the text of the statement:
New legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Glenn "G.T." Thompson, R-Centre, would provide a federal tax holiday and payroll tax exemption for essential employees in the food and agriculture industry who are working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
HOWARD, PA — In response to recent remarks from Governor Wolf related to Coronavirus reopening delays, Congressmen Thompson, Joyce, Keller, Kelly, Meuser, Perry, Reschenthaler, and Smucker issued the following statement:
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-15th District, on Tuesday co-introduced a bipartisan bill that would provide a federal tax holiday and a payroll tax exemption for all essential employees in the food and agriculture industry defined by recent Department of Homeland Security guidance.
U.S. Reps. Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03), on Tuesday, introduced the Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation, or the AG CHAIN Act.
The bill is an extension of the previously introduced GROCER Act.
HOWARD, PA — Today, Representatives Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-15) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) introduced the Assistance and Gratitude for Coronavirus Heroes in Agribusiness who are Invaluable to the Nation, or the AG CHAIN Act.
On Tuesday, Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce and the Wyoming County Chamber of Commerce played host to a Think About Energy Briefing webinar.
The session featured U.S. Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), which includes Armstrong County; U.S. Rep. Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14); and U.S. Rep. Fred Keller (PA-12).