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U.S. Rep. Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (R-PA) on Feb. 7 unveiled legislation that seeks to modernize federal laws surrounding wetlands designations on agricultural lands and protect farmers' rights.
Rep. Thompson introduced the Bridging Responsible Agricultural Conservation Efforts Act, H.R. 5799, with cosponsor U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson (D-MN), who serves as House Agriculture Committee chairman.
Rep. Glenn Thompson accepted the Heritage Champion Award last week for his advocacy on behalf of the Oil Region National Heritage Area and the National Heritage Areas program bill.
A news release from the Alliance of National Heritage Areas (ANHA) says the award was presented by ANHA to Thompson and three other national heritage area advocates at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson is co-sponsoring bipartisan legislation that will provide clarity for landowners and consistency when federal agencies designate wetlands under current federal law, according to a news release from Thompson's office.
The Bridging Responsible Agricultural Conservation Efforts Act, H.R. 5799, was introduced Friday and is co-sponsored by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson.
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson introduced H.R. 5799, the Bridging Responsible Agricultural Conservation Efforts Act.
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, the U.S. Senate acquitted President Donald J. Trump of both articles of impeachment. Following the vote, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompsonissued the following statement tonight in regards to President Donald J. Trump's third State of the Union address:
"President Trump's vision for America is bold, future-focused, and packed with common sense solutions to our greatest challenges.
Since taking office, the President has been delivering on historic trade deals, combatting the national opioid epidemic, securing our southern border, and rebuilding our national defense.
Thursday, at an event at the US Army Corp of Engineers' Pittsburgh District Office, EPA Regional Administrator Cosmo Servidio, USACE Deputy Commander Jon Klink, and Representative Glenn Thompson, R-Pa., celebrated the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. The rule provides a new, clear definition for "waters of the United States" — delivering on President Trump's promise to finalize a revised definition for "waters of the United States" that protects the nation's navigable waters from pollution and will result in economic growth across the country.
Harry "Bus" Amigh died, far away from his Jackson Township home, fighting in the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, deserving of several medals that the nation bestows upon those who courageously serve in combat.
But – to this day – his brother, James Amigh, does not know why the family never got them.
Almost seven full decades have passed since Amigh was mortally wounded during the Korean War on Nov. 28, 1950. And, now, his family finally has the honors due to him.
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson on Friday co-introduced a bipartisan bill to better support kinship caregivers who are primary caregivers for children exposed to substances abuse and trauma, according to a news release from Thompson's office.
Thompson, R-15th District, was joined in co-sponsorship of the Help Grand-families Prevent Child Abuse Act by Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, a Democrat from Delaware County in eastern Pennsylvania.
The legislation would:
While the area's Republican legislators applauded President Donald Trump's use of force in the Middle East, another Senator questions the imminent threat posed by the slain Iranian general.
"I don't think we escalated anything," said Rep. Fred Keller, R-Kreamer. "We responded to attacks on Americans and American interests."
The president's response was "measured," as he took advice from military and his administration, said Keller.