Mike Thompson

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Workplace EqualityJob opportunities should be equally available to workers of equal ability, regardless of gender. That's why I support legislation that would prohibit employers from screening applicants based on salary history, make wage nondisclosure agreements illegal and strengthen penalties for employer retaliation against workers who assert their rights.

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In addition, I've fought to extend universal, gender-neutral family and medical leave. I support legislation that would provide eligible individuals with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for a pregnancy, the birth or adoption of a child, recovery from a serious illness or the care of a seriously ill family member.

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Criminal Justice Our nation was founded on the principles that all persons are considered equal under the law. Despite this founding ideal, there is still much needed work to do to address these existing inequalities. That is why I support policies that seek to modernize policing practices and law enforcement accountability while ensuring our law enforcement has the resources it needs to keep us safe. I remain committed to ensuring that all communities are treated equally and fairly under the law.

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LGBTQ+ Rights Though America has made great strides toward equality for every American, much work remains to ensure everyone has their rights are respected. That's why I was proud to vote for legislation that would extend civil rights protections against discrimination in credit, education, employment, federal funding, housing, jury service and public accommodations to LGBTQ+ Americans.

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VotingVoting rights are civil rights, plain and simple. Having your voice heard in elections is what makes our democracy a shining example. I will continue to support policies that would advance and protect individuals’ voting rights.

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I believe that protecting a woman’s access to reproductive healthcare is more important now than ever. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn decades long precedent in Roe v. Wade, Congress must act to ensure access to reproductive healthcare. That is why I have been a long time supporter of the Women’s Health Protection Act and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act in the 117th Congress. I also introduced the Protecting Access to Contraception Act of 2022 in the 117th Congress which would have prevented state or local governments from prohibiting or otherwise restricting the possession, sale, purchase, transportation or use of any contraceptive that relates to interstate commerce.

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As a former member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and a Vietnam combat veteran, I'm well aware of the threats America faces. I'm committed to providing our Armed Forces and Intelligence Community the resources they need to defend our nation. However, military action should always be our last resort. The President must exhaust all diplomatic options before entering the United States into any conflict. And we must all be mindful of the sacrifices our men and women in uniform, and their families, make in service of this country.

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Authorization for Use of Military Force The President must obtain congressional approval for the use of military force before putting our troops in harm's way—as our Constitution expressly requires. I'm troubled Democratic and Republican Administrations have ignored this vital, constitutional provision in recent times. And I'm especially concerned by how presidents of both parties have stretched the legal bounds of the 2001 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) to order our Armed Forces into combat throughout the world. These laws, which sanctioned the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, were never intended to give the President unilateral military authority.

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The CHIPS and Science Act was a major victory which is providing support for domestic manufacturing and jobs, lowering costs for consumers, and revitalizing support for our research institutions to advance cutting-edge studies to surge the production of American-made semiconductors, tackle supply chain vulnerabilities, and bolster America’s scientific research and technological leadership. I joined a group of over 100 bipartisan, bicameral lawmakers, sending a letter to Senate and House Armed Services Committees leaders urging them to preserve the language based on Building Chips in America Act into the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

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Head Start Education begins before kids ever set foot inside a classroom. Since the 1960s, Head Start has promoted elementary school readiness by providing targeted services to disadvantaged children and families. These services can have a lifelong impact on a child's educational achievement. That's why I support funding to increase enrollment in Head Start programs, including $1 billion in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for Head Start programs.

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IDEACongress must honor promised investments under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). When IDEA passed in 1975, the federal government committed to spending 40 percent of the average per student cost on special education. However, that level has never been achieved and current funding stands at just 14.7 percent. I'm proud to support legislation that would require regular increases in IDEA spending until we finally hit the 40 percent target.

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Technical EducationTechnical education is essential to preparing our workforce for the high-wage, high-skill and in-demand jobs of the future. Hundreds of thousands of positions in growing fields like the skilled trades and information technology remain unfilled every year. But with federal help, more people in America can gain the skills necessary to do these jobs and unlock better career paths with higher earning potential. As a member of the Congressional Career and Technical Education Caucus, I support robust funding for career and technical education programs. I'm also working to advance legislation to incentivize employers to invest in training their workforce.

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Making College AffordableTuition at four-year colleges and universities has risen over recent years, even adjusting for inflation. As the cost of college goes up, more families are priced out of higher education. Students who do attend are too often forced to choose between tuition, books, housing and food—and saddled with impossible levels of debt. As a member of the California Public Higher Education Caucus, I'm a strong supporter of debt-free college financing through the Pell Grant program. I also support legislation to allow borrowers to refinance their student loans at historically low market rates.

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As Co-Chair of the Land Conservation Caucus, Co-Chair of the Wildlife Refuge Caucus and a lifelong outdoorsman, preserving America's natural heritage has always been a priority of mine. That's why I strongly support investing in land conservation, acting to prevent climate change and transitioning to a clean energy economy.

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Grid Resiliency: New tax credits for batteries and other energy storage technologies to enable renewable technologies and make our grids more resilient to disasters and blackouts

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Clean Fuels: Credits to promote low-carbon fuels such as biodiesel and to tackle one of the hardest to decarbonize sectors, aviation, through a new credit for sustainable aviation fuel

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Polluters Pay: Building on the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, reinstates the Superfund tax on oil producers and importers in order to pay for environmental cleanup, rather than putting the onus on overburdened communities

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Mental health challenges related to climate change impact young people. I was proud to introduce a resolution written by students in our district that raises this important issue.

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Land ConservationLand conservation is an investment in our future and I've fought long and hard to preserve our green spaces for younger generations. I voted to conserve over 4 million acres as a member of the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission and sponsored legislation that led to the permanent protection of nearly 1 million acres. I led the efforts working with constituent groups to secure the original designation of nearly 350,000 acres of the Berryessa Snow Mountain region as a national monument. President Obama used the Antiquities Act to designate the national monument. I am working with Rep. John Garamendi to pass our bill to expand the Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument by nearly 4,000 acres. We are working with the Biden Administration to use the Antiquities Act to make the expansion a reality. I also worked with Rep. Garamendi to expand the boundary of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta National Heritage Area to preserve areas of Rio Vista for generations to come.

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In the 118th Congress, I worked with Rep. Garrett Graves to amend the Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013 to help consumers more conveniently download electronic duck hunting stamps instead of obtaining paper stamps in person. Money from the sale of duck stamps goes towards land conservation and habitat protection.

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For far too long, Washington has avoided making the tough choices necessary to get our fiscal house in order. The Congressional Budget Office projects our annual deficit, the difference between federal tax revenue and spending in a given year, will exceed $1 trillion and continue increasing indefinitely. As Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Tax Policy, I'm committed to laying the groundwork for a fiscally responsible future. I support a balanced approach that asks everyone to pay their fair share in taxes, cuts spending and grows our economy.

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Congress must get a handle on our deficit spending, which is why I have voted in the past to implement PAYGO rules for congressional spending. These provisions require tax cuts and spending increases to be offset with new revenues or spending cuts. Congress must also reassess our funding priorities across all categories of the federal budget. Defense spending must be included in this process. A strong national defense doesn't have to be the most expensive national defense and responsible cuts should be made in this area. At the same, we must do our utmost to preserve vital safety net programs that seniors and lower income Americans depend upon.

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Congress must get a handle on our deficit spending, which is why I have voted in the past to implement PAYGO rules for congressional spending. These provisions require tax cuts and spending increases to be offset with new revenues or spending cuts. Congress must also reassess our funding priorities across all categories of the federal budget. Defense spending must be included in this process. A strong national defense doesn't have to be the most expensive national defense and responsible cuts should be made in this area. At the same, we must do our utmost to preserve vital safety net programs that seniors and lower income Americans depend upon.

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I am proud to note that bipartisan legislation of mine cracking down on tax cheats was signed into law in December 2022. It has saved taxpayers roughly $10 billion. America cannot continue borrowing to pay our bills. By refusing to pay for our choices now, we are taking choices away from our children and grandchildren. I will not stand idly by while our younger generation's future is stolen from them, and will continue advocating responsible spending.

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Following the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, Thompson was appointed Chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. He is a hunter and gun owner and supports the Second Amendment, while also advocating for policies aimed at reducing gun violence, including expanding background checks for all firearm sales.

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Rep. Thompson is Co-Chair of the bipartisan Military Veterans Caucus. He has led legislative efforts to expand treatment options for servicemembers experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury, improve employment opportunities for veterans transitioning to civilian life, and modernizing GI Bill education benefits.

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Rep. Thompson understands the challenges working families face because he lived them. As costs for housing, health care, child care, energy, and education continue to rise, Thompson has led the effort to design a comprehensive, targeted bill – the American Affordability Act – that puts money back in Americans’ pockets and strengthens the economy.

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Rep. Thompson has co-authored comprehensive immigration reform and consistently fought for marginalized communities. He has supported legislation to protect civil rights and equality, including repealing “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” protecting same-sex couples, preventing discrimination with the Equality Act, strengthening hate crime laws, defending transgender rights, and protecting a woman’s right to choose.

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$93 Million Recouped for Residents: Thompson has worked to return $93 million and counting from federal agencies to residents of our district.

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$293 Million in Flood Protection: Thompson secured $293 million to provide much-needed flood protection in downtown Napa. This investment saved lives and allowed for downtown Napa to grow, creating jobs and stimulating economic growth.

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Saving Agriculture Research: Thompson secured funding for smoke exposure research at UC Davis to help grape growers. When the current administration eliminated the smoke exposure research program, Thompson successfully restored the funding and rehired the researchers.

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Supporting Endangered Species: Thompson wrote and enacted tax legislation to compensate farmers who engage in land management practices that help endangered species.

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Preventing Gun Violence: As Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Thompson helped write and pass the most significant gun violence prevention reform signed into law in decades. It’s helping to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and to target illegal gun trafficking.

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Strengthening National Security: Thompson worked to bring C-17s to Travis Airforce base, strengthening our regional defensive capabilities and providing jobs to our district. Thompson also secured funds for a new air traffic control tower and a new building to house the band at Travis.

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Helping and Honoring Veterans: Thompson brought a new VA outpatient clinic to Lake County, allowing veterans to get care locally without having to travel far. Thompson also passed legislation directing the VA to repair and maintain the neglected historic Mare Island Veterans Cemetery. Thompson successfully fought to declassify records proving the Department of Defense tested chemical weapons on servicemembers during the Vietnam War in a secret operation called Project SHAD.

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Protecting Our Fishing Economy: Following a massive fish kill in the Klamath River where 80,000 adult salmon died due to improper water diversions and federal mismanagement, Thompson famously dumped 500 pounds of dead salmon on the steps of the U.S. Department of the Interior to protest the impact on local fishing communities. Later, Thompson helped lead a hearing investigating whether government officials manipulated scientific processes for political gain.

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Expanding Telehealth Access: Thompson wrote and passed his bill to grant telehealth access to Medicare patients during the pandemic, and he led the effort to keep critical telehealth services available beyond the pandemic.

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Addressing Violent Crime: As a State Senator, Thompson introduced and passed a bill allowing law-enforcement agencies to integrate and share information concerning parolees, violent criminals, and habitual sexual offenders, including registered sex offenders.

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Increasing Access to Housing: Thompson voted “yes” to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a landmark law that that will help increase the supply of affordable housing, streamline the process of building more homes, and modernize outdated programs to help create more pathways to homeownership and bring much-needed relief to renters.

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Opposing the Reckless Trade War: The average California family paid about $1,900 more last year due to the current administration’s trade war. Thompson is leading the charge to refund you. His Illegal Tariff Refund Act would return money from unlawful tariffs directly to American households instead of to the corporations who raised prices on you.

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The “Stop Letting United States Heads Funnel Unauthorized Nontransparent Dollars Act of 2026” (SLUSH FUND Act) would impose a 100 percent excise tax on any settlement payment received from a fund whose assets are derived from a civil suit initiated by a President against the United States. The legislation also imposes an additional 50 percent penalty on any willful attempt to avoid or evade the tax. To ensure compliance and transparency, the bill requires information reporting on payments from the fund to both the individual receiving the payment and the Secretary of the Treasury, including notice that such payments are subject to the 100 percent excise tax. Failure to file the required information reports would result in a $10,000 penalty per failure. The bill further requires the Secretary of the Treasury to make these information reports publicly available. The legislation would take effect on May 20, 2026.

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The “Stop Letting United States Heads Funnel Unauthorized Nontransparent Dollars Act of 2026” (SLUSH FUND Act) would impose a 100 percent excise tax on any settlement payment received from a fund whose assets are derived from a civil suit initiated by a President against the United States. The legislation also imposes an additional 50 percent penalty on any willful attempt to avoid or evade the tax. To ensure compliance and transparency, the bill requires information reporting on payments from the fund to both the individual receiving the payment and the Secretary of the Treasury, including notice that such payments are subject to the 100 percent excise tax. Failure to file the required information reports would result in a $10,000 penalty per failure. The bill further requires the Secretary of the Treasury to make these information reports publicly available. The legislation would take effect on May 20, 2026.

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"Peach growers are the backbone of the agricultural economy in Sutter and Yuba counties," said Thompson. "The closure of the Del Monte processing facility, combined with already challenging economic conditions, dealt a devastating blow to these communities. I am grateful to have worked alongside Senator Schiff, Congressman Gallagher, our California congressional colleagues, and the California Canning Peach Association to secure this much-needed assistance. This funding will help growers navigate these difficult circumstances while strengthening the future of California's cling peach industry."