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December 18, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Res. 755, a resolution impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress by a vote of 230-197-1 and 229-198-1 respectively. Three Democrats joined House Republicans in their bipartisan opposition. The resolution, including two articles of impeachment, will now make its way to the Senate for a trial. Upon conclusion of the House vote, Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson issued a statement:

December 18, 2019

Congressman Glenn Thompson voted in support of H.R. 1158, which funds defense and homeland security operations, and in favor of H.R. 1865, which funds domestic spending. Upon conclusion of the votes, Congressman Glenn 'GT' Thompson issued the following statement:

December 17, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1158 and H.R. 1865, a pair of bills to fund government operations through Fiscal Year 2020 by a vote of 280-138 and 297-120 respectively.

Congressman Thompson voted in support of H.R. 1158, which funds defense and homeland security operations, and in favor of H.R. 1865, which funds domestic spending. Upon conclusion of the votes, Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson issued the following statement:

December 11, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 by a vote of 260-165. Following the vote, Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson issued a statement:

December 11, 2019

U.S. Reps. John Joyce and Glenn "G.T." Thompson, both Republicans, once again offered their unequivocal support for President Donald Trump – in regards to the investigation into his actions concerning Ukraine and the 2020 election – when formal articles of impeachment against him were unveiled on Tuesday.

The resolution, supported by Democrats in the House of Representatives, accused Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

December 10, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Following the announcement, Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson issued a statement:

December 5, 2019

More members of Congress are ready to play ball.

Not actual baseball. But the political battle underway on Capitol Hill to save Minor League Baseball teams like the Erie SeaWolves from getting cut.

Major League Baseball's plan to cut 42 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) teams has rocked communities across the country.

December 4, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT' Thompson, Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee and former Chairman of the Nutrition Subcommittee, issued the following statement on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) final rule, regarding requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents:

Issues:Agriculture
November 24, 2019

When men and women leave the military, they enter civilian life with skills learned during time spent serving their country, but not necessarily the certifications needed to meet job requirements in specific fields.

The process to get the proper training can be frustrating, costly and time-consuming.

St. Francis University – through its Knee Center for the Study of Occupational Regulation – has developed the grant-funded Veterans Accelerated Learning Program to help veterans enroll in the majority of fields at the school that require licensure after obtaining a degree.

November 21, 2019

The State College Spikes face an uncertain future, but they will be "open for business" in 2020.

The Spikes are one of 42 teams that would lose their affiliation with a major league club under a plan to restructure the minor leagues after next season.