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WASHINGTON – U. S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson, Vice Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement after the Trump administration announced its intent to formally withdraw the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule. The rule expanded the Clean Water Act under the Obama administration’s Environmental Protection Agency. It was overly burdensome on rural America and negatively impacted our nation’s farmers and growers:
Congressional staff office hours to take place Thursday in Clearfield
CLEARFIELD, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today, announced that his staff will host constituent office hours on Thursday, June 29 in Clearfield.
Staff will be available to meet with residents who need assistance with federal agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the IRS and others.
Legislation will help more students gain knowledge, skills to succeed in the workforce
WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to strengthen and improve career and technical education and give Americans the skills they need to compete for in-demand jobs.
Several injured at Congressional Baseball Team practice this morning
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson issued the following statement in response to reports that Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), two Capitol Police officers and a staff member having been shot this morning during a Congressional Baseball Team practice in Alexandria, Va.:
House passes the VA Accountability & Whistleblower Protection Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today voted in favor of increasing the accountability of Department of Veterans Affairs employees and protecting those who sound the alarm on agency problems.
Congressional staff office hours to take place Wednesday in DuBois
DUBOIS, PA – U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson today, announced that his staff will host constituent office hours on Wednesday, June 7 in DuBois.
Staff will be available to meet with residents who need assistance with federal agencies, such as the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the IRS and others.
Bill would shield Medicare patients from fraud and abuse
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA) and Mike Thompson (D-CA) this week introduced H.R. 2599, the Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Improvement Act of 2017, legislation that will provide much needed protections for Medicare beneficiaries and other patients receiving prosthetic and orthotic services.