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March 20, 2015

Bellefonte, PA – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced that the Health Resources Services Administration (HRSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has awarded a federal grant in the amount of $1,170,497.00 to Keystone Rural Health Consortia in Emporium.

Issues:Healthcare
March 19, 2015

Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and Tim Ryan (OH-13) introduced H.R. 1465, the Medical Evaluation Parity for Service Members (MEPS) Act. The bill, which has strong bipartisan support and the support of a large number of military and mental health advocacy groups, will help the military identify behavioral health issues and improve suicide prevention by instituting a mental health assessment for all incoming military recruits.

March 17, 2015

Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Glenn ‘GT' Thompson (PA-05), Chairman of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry, held a public hearing to review the definition of "waters of the United States" proposed rule and its impact on rural America.

Issues:Agriculture
March 16, 2015

Bellefonte, PA—The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) awarded Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event hosted by NAM member Domtar Corporation in Johnsonburg, Pennsylvania.

March 13, 2015

Washington, D.C. –Today U.S. Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) and 15 Members of the House of Representatives called upon the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to provide flexibility with the agency’s proposal to list the Northern Long-Eared Bat (NLEB) under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

March 4, 2015

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-05) announced the details for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. As in years past, the winning piece of artwork from each congressional district across the country will be displayed in a special exhibit in the U.S. Capitol.

March 3, 2015

"National PTA firmly believes that family engagement is at the core of student success and school improvement. The association commends Representatives Glenn Thompson (R-PA) and Mark Desaulnier (D-CA) and Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Chris Coons (D-DE) for their bipartisan leadership and continued commitment to the importance of family engagement and family-school partnerships to ensure every child succeeds academically and reaches his or her full potential."

Issues:Education