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March 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Don Davis (NC-01), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) today introduced the Simplifying Veterans Assistance Act to address complications with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Grant and Per Diem (GPD) program application process.
 

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February 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) today joined Reps. Doug LaMalfa (R-CA) and Joe Neguse (D-CO) in introducing the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act

The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS), first enacted in 2000, provides funding for schools, roads, and essential services in counties with significant amounts of tax-exempt federal land tracts of land covered by national forests.

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February 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson today issued a statement following the Committee on Education and Workforce’s approval of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: The bill was approved by a bipartisan vote of 24 to 10.

 

February 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) today issued the following statement after the release of Pennsylvania school teacher Marc Fogel.

 

"After more than three and a half long years of detention, Marc Fogel is finally on his way home from Russia," said Rep. Thompson. "Thank you to President Trump, Secretary Rubio, and the President's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff for their urgency and dedication to bringing Marc home."

 

February 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) and Chris Deluzio (PA-17) today introduced the Orphan Well Grant Flexibility Act, designed to empower states to maximize their operational flexibility when plugging abandoned oil wells. These wells, either unplugged or improperly plugged, can pose concerns such as water contamination, methane emission, or the introduction of harmful pollutants to the local area.

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February 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Scouting Caucus, this week introduced a resolution celebrating the 115th Anniversary of Scouting America.

Scouting America was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois on February 8th, 1910. Since then, millions of young men and women have joined Scouting and have learned the values of patriotism, courage, and self-reliance.
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CTE Month
February 5, 2025

U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) along with Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ted Budd (R-NC), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Todd Young (R-IN), co-chairs of the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, today introduced a resolution recognizing National CTE Month, which is observed every February.

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January 23, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and Kim Schrier (D-WA) and Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Peter Welch (D-VT), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) today led the introduction of the bipartisan, bicameral Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which will allow for unflavored and flavored whole and reduced fat (2 percent) milk to be offered in school cafeterias.

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Swearing-in Statement
January 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson today issued the following statement after the inauguration of President Donald Trump:

"Today's swearing-in of President Donald Trump is a pivotal change toward restoring economic strength, securing our borders, and ensuring that every American has the opportunity to achieve their dreams. I look forward to working with the Trump administration to create a stronger, safer, and more prosperous future."

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Skills Investment Act WB
January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), and Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) introduced the bipartisan Skills Investment Act to enhance workers access to skills training.