Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA)

Representative for California, Democrat, CA-05

Biography

Home town:	St. Helena
Born:	January 24, 1951
Born in:	St. Helena, CA
Occupation:	Vineyard Owner
Military service:	USA, 1969-73
Religion:	Catholic
Marital status:	M
Spouse:	Janet
Previous political experience:	CA Senate, 1990-98
Elected in year:	1998
Next election in year:	2020
Family:	2 children
Education:	MA CA St. Univ. - Chico, 1996
Ethnicity:	Caucasian

Online

Website:	http://mikethompson.house.gov
Twitter Handle:	https://www.twitter.com/RepThompson
Facebook Address:	RepMikeThompson

Committees

Ways and Means

Health
Select Revenue Measures

Offices

Washington, D.C. Office:

406 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-0505
Phone: 202-225-3311
Fax: (202) 225-4335

Napa Office:

2721 Napa Valley Corporate Drive
Napa, CA 94558
Phone: 707-226-9898
Fax: (707) 251-9800

Vallejo Office:

420 Virginia Street, Suite 1C
Vallejo, CA 94590
Phone: 707-645-1888
Fax: (707) 645-1870

Santa Rosa Office:

2300 County Center Drive, Suite A100
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Phone: 707-542-7182
Fax: (707) 542-2745

S. 2072, Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

On July 10, 2019, Senator Johnny Isakson (GA), Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced S. 2072—the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019.
S. 1881 and H.R. 3356, Veterans Expedited TSA Screening Safe Travel Act

Senators Young (IN) and Duckworth (WI) have introduced S. 1881, and Representatives Gosar (AZ) and Kirkpatrick (AZ) have introduced a companion bill, H.R. 3356. If enacted, this bill, the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act, would provide free TSA Pre✓® clearance to veterans with severe disabilities.
H.R. 2359, the Whole Veteran Act

Growing awareness and acceptance of complementary and integrative practices has interested more veterans in obtaining these services, especially if they struggle with disorders, such as chronic pain, that are resistant to more conventional medical treatment. Because of the growing opioid epidemic, many veterans are also increasingly concerned about using opioids to manage chronic pain and want, or are told by medical providers, to seek safer alternatives.
S. 1392, the Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act

Suicide prevention coordinators (SPCs) play a pivotal role in helping connect veterans at risk of suicide to services and supports within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). They connect veterans identified as most at risk of suicide, using the VETS-REACH program, to services and supports and reach out to veterans who are referred through VA’s very active Veterans Crisis Line to refer them to appropriate care.
S. 980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2019

S.980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2019, authorizes the VA to provide per diem payments for furnishing care to the dependents of certain homeless veterans, authorizes partnerships to provide legal services to homeless veterans and those at risk of homelessness, expands VA’s authority to provide dental care to homeless veterans, repeals the sunset on counseling services for homeless veterans, and extends the financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing. In addition, this legislation would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study VA’s Homeless Veterans Programs and leaders assess whether these programs are meeting the needs of veterans.
H.R. 2568, the Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act

On May 7, 2019, Representative Lee Zeldin (NY) introduced H.R. 2568, the Vietnam Veterans Liver Fluke Cancer Study Act. This bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Director of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention of the Department of Health and Human Services, to conduct an epidemiological study on the prevalence of cholangiocarcinoma in veterans of the Vietnam era. H.R. 2568 would require the Secretary to provide a report of the study within one year of completion.
H.R. 2201, Include Military Installations in Thailand as exposed to Agent Orange

On April 10, 2019, Representative Bruce Westerman (AR) introduced H.R. 2201, a bill that would concede Agent Orange exposure to all veterans who served at military installations in Thailand during the Vietnam Era for purposes of determining their eligibility for VA benefits.
S. 555 and H.R. 1377, Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act

Senator Tina Smith (MN) and Representative Grace Meng (NY), introduced companion bills, S.555 and H.R. 1377, the Mark Takai Atomic Veterans Healthcare Parity Act.
S. 154, VA CLEAR Act of 2019

Senator Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced S. 154, the Department of Veterans Affairs Contract, Leadership, and Ensuring Accountability and Reform Act of 2019, or the VA CLEAR Act of 2019. The bill will allow VA to establish measures for contractors that help it oversee implementation of the VA MISSION Act and other large contracts that are vital to ensuring the quality of care for our nation’s veterans.
H.R. 2200, the Keeping Our Promises Act

On April 10, 2019, Representative Bruce Westerman (AR), introduced H.R. 2200, the Keeping Our Promises Act. This legislation would add multiple diseases to the presumptive disease list for Agent Orange exposure.
HR 299 - Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (Tweet)

Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14, H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, is scheduled for a vote on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Please contact your elected Representative today to ask for their vote to approve H.R. 299.
HR 299 - Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019

Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14, H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019, is scheduled for a vote on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Please contact your elected Representative today to ask for their vote to approve H.R. 299.
H.R. 1963, Expanding Care for Veterans Act

Like other Americans, veterans have grown increasingly interested in complementary treatment options to enhance wellness or address symptoms that are not well managed with conventional medicine. A 2014 study found that service members experienced chronic pain at a much higher rate (44% post combat) than the general population (26%). Veterans were also far more likely to be prescribed opioids compared to non-veterans (15% v. 4%) to manage their chronic pain. Many veterans view complementary and integrative treatment approaches as a means to limiting or avoiding the use of opioids and other pharmaceuticals that may have adverse side effects.
H.R. 96, to Provide Dental Care for All Veterans Enrolled in Veterans Health Care

Chairwoman Julia Brownley of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health introduced H.R. 96, legislation that would phase in eligibility for all veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for health care to receive dental care as a part of their medical benefits package.
S. 374/H.R. 1092, the Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2019

Senator Jon Tester (MT) and Representative Chellie Pingree (ME) introduced S. 374 and H.R. 1092, the Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2019.
S. 785, the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act

Jon Tester (MT), introduced S. 785, the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act to improve eligibility and access to transitioning service members and veterans to federal programs such as transitional assistance programs and health care, including mental health care, to reduce suicide rates and improve mental health among veterans.
H.R. 1182, Veterans’ Access to Acupuncture Services

HR 1182, Acupuncture for Our Heroes Act would provide access to acupuncture for veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system. It would provide such care at a minimum of one VA medical center in each veterans’ integrated service network and ensure access to such services for certain conditions by contract without need for the veteran to have a referral for such care.
H.R. 713— Provide Beneficiary Travel Funds to Veterans Seeking Specialized Treatment for Military Sexual Trauma

Representative Jackie Walorski introduced H.R. 713, a bill that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide beneficiary travel for veterans seeking specialized outpatient or residential treatment at another VA facility for conditions related to military sexual trauma (MST).
S. 318, the VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act

On February 4, 2019, Senator Patty Murray (WA) introduced S. 318, the VA Newborn Emergency Treatment Act.
H.R. 840, the Veterans' Access to Child Care Act

Representative Julia Brownley introduced H.R. 840, the Veterans’ Access to Child Care Act, authorizing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay for or provide child care for veterans traveling to and returning from a VA facility for regular or intensive mental health treatment or necessary health care services. Veterans—particularly younger women veterans returning from recent deployments—have indicated that lack of child care is a significant barrier in accessing medically necessary mental health readjustment services.
S. 514, the Deborah Sampson Act to Improve VA Services for Women Veterans

Senator Jon Tester (MT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced S. 514, the Deborah Sampson Act. This legislation, a comprehensive measure addressing gender disparities, aims to improve and expand Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) programs and services for women veterans.
H.R. 663/S. 191, Burn Pits Accountability Act

On January 17, 2019, Representative Tulsi Gabbard (HI) introduced H.R. 663, the Burn Pits Accountability Act in the House and Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN) introduced a companion bill, S. 191, in the Senate.
H.R. 1200, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019

On February 13, 2019, Representative Elaine Luria (VA), Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs and Ranking Member Michael Bost (IL), introduced H.R. 1200, the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019.
S. 179/H.R. 712, Legislation Calling for Clinical Trials to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain and PTSD

These companion bills, S. 179 and H.R. 712, would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to carry out a clinical trial of the effects of cannabis on health outcomes of adults with chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
VA Continues Delay Expanding Eligibility for Caregiver Support

The VA revealed this week that the first of a two-phase expansion of its comprehensive family caregiver support program will be delayed—yet again.
H.R. 1527, the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act

Representative Clay Higgins introduced H.R. 1527, the Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act. This bill would provide veterans who are no longer capable of living independently an alternative to nursing home care, in which the veteran would continue to receive the care that they need in an intimate home-like environment through VA’s Home-Based Primary Care program, and the Medical Foster Home (MFH) attendant program.
S. 91 Creating a Reliable Environment for Veterans Dependents Act

S. 91 would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to pay homeless grant providers to include care for homeless veteran’s minor dependents while the veteran is receiving services for which they are reimbursed. Authorizing payment for this care would ensure a homeless veteran does not have to choose between treatment and keeping her or his family together.
H.R. 553, Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act

On January 15, 2019, Congressman Joe Wilson introduced H.R. 553, the Military Surviving Spouses Equity Act. This bill would eliminate an unfair offset placed on many surviving spouses of service members who pass away during active duty or spouses of retirees who die of a service-connected disability.
H.R. 445, Help Hire Our Heroes Act

On January 10, 2019, Representative Julia Brownley introduced H.R. 445, the Help Hire Our Heroes Act. This bill would amend the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 to make permanent the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP).
H.R. 444, Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act of 2019

On January 10, 2019, Representative Julia Brown (CA) introduced H.R. 444, the Reduce Unemployment for Veterans of All Ages Act of 2019.
H.R. 303, the Retired Pay Restoration Act

On January 8, 2019, Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL) introduced H.R. 303, the Retired Pay Restoration Act.
H.R. 95, Legislation to Allow Homeless Veterans to Stay With Their Children While Receiving Services

On the first day of Congress, the new Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Rep. Julia Brownley, introduced H.R. 95 to modify the calculation of per diem payments the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) makes to homeless grant providers to include partial payment for each of a homeless veteran’s minor dependents.
Support HR 203 and HR 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019

On January 3, 2019, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member, Dr. Phil Roe (TN), introduced H.R. 203, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. On January 8, 2019, House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman, Mark Takano (CA), introduced H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019.