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Congressman Glenn GT Thompson says his vision for the House Ag Committee in terms of policy is to restore a robust rural economy and rebuild rural America.
"That means every farm family is doing well, we need to have rural communities be financially viable and it starts with agriculture," he says. "Number two, my second vision is it's time to repopulate and rebuild rural America."
Thompson, of Pennsylvania, says improving and expanding broadband access will help achieve that goal.
AGRIBUSINESS REPORT PODCAST – Guest: Rep. G.T. Thompson (PA-R) is a member of the House Agriculture Committee in Washington, DC and talks about the current coronavirus pandemic, challenges facing rural America, and what is ahead for U.S. agriculture.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf specifically credited three U.S. House of Representatives members, including two from the Johnstown area, for playing major roles in helping unlock U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance for the commonwealth in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bipartisan legislation that would direct the USDA to establish a program to improve conservation outcomes has been introduced.
Congressman Glenn G.T. Thompson of Pennsylvania says the Farmer-Driven Conservation Outcomes Act of 2020 would provide more transparency with reporting requirements for conservation outcomes.
WASHINGTON, DC– Early this morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act by a vote of 363-40-1. The bill will increase access to free testing and paid leave for those affected by Coronavirus. Following the vote, Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson issued the following statement:
BROOKVILLE, PA– The office of Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson is now accepting entries for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. Since 1982, the Congressional Art Competition has provided Members of Congress the opportunity to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of young constituents. Over the years, more than 650,000 students have participated.
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson announced Thursday that McKean County will receive an $11.9 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant from the Federal Railroad Administration.
Specifically, the funds will be used for the McKean, Venango and Crawford counties' Freight Rail Capacity and Safety Enhancement Project to improve rail service in rural communities, according to a news release from Thompson's office.
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson announced McKean County as the recipient of an $11,926,000 Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant.
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6074, the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act by a vote of 415-2. The bill provides $8.3 billion in funding to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, otherwise known as Coronavirus. Following the vote, Congressman Thompson issued the following statement: