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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 10m

Americans of every party stripe will suffer if Congressional Republicans don’t work with Democrats to prevent rising health care premiums and protect affordable healthcare. This effort should be bipartisan.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 19h

This is shameful and irresponsible governing from Congressional Republicans.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 19h

The House hasn’t voted since SEPTEMBER 19TH, and now Speaker Johnson is canceling votes again next week. It'll be a full month without voting on time-sensitive issues like protecting ACA tax credits, lowering costs for American families, and paying our military, TSA, and air traffic controllers.

Johnson says House will remain closed until shutdown ends

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Friday that he won’t call House lawmakers back to Washington until the government shutdown ends. “We will come back, and get back to legislative …

thehill.com

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 20h

Speaker Johnson keeps changing his story about when Rep.-elect Grijalva will be sworn in. But here’s what we know for sure: once she takes the oath the Epstein file petition will hit 218 signatures, forcing a vote on the House floor. Why is Speaker Johnson postponing the inevitable?

House Still Hasn’t Sworn In Adelita Grijalva: What to Know As Key Epstein Files Vote Looms

Grijalva, who won a special election in Arizona in September, would be the deciding vote for a discharge petition that would force a floor vote on releasing the Epstein files.

www.forbes.com

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 21h

#FactCheckFriday: If the White House read the law they’d know that undocumented immigrants can’t get federal healthcare benefits. This fight is about ensuring Americans don't see their monthly healthcare premiums double.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 22h

While Republicans push harmful cuts, Democrats are standing strong to protect your healthcare and fight for expanded access to quality, affordable care for everyone, no matter where you live.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 22h

Rural communities will be hit hardest by the loss of healthcare access. In places like Lake County, we’re already seeing critical medical healthcare projects shut down—direct consequences of the Big, Ugly Bill and the looming threat to ACA tax credits.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 1d

Journalists must be protected, not punished, for shining light on humanitarian crises. The State Department must act swiftly to ensure her safe return.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 1d

I stand with @gomez.house.gov in calling for the immediate release of Emily Wilder—a journalist and former Press Democrat reporter—who was detained by Israeli authorities while reporting on a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza.

buff.ly/UXYVJHo

Former Press Democrat reporter detained by Israeli military aboard Gaza aid flotilla

Emily Wilder, who worked at The Press Democrat from 2020 to 2022, was among roughly 90 journalists and medics aboard a ship intercepted in international waters, Congressman Jimmy Gomez said.

www.pressdemocrat.com

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 1d

Even in the middle of a government shutdown, our servicemembers are still out there protecting our freedoms. Their courage never takes a break and neither should their paychecks. I called on the Speaker to bring back the House so we can ensure our troops are paid.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 1d

If Republicans don't act soon, health care premiums could skyrocket by 97 percent in California. The Affordable Care Act premium tax credits must be extended to protect working families from devastating cost hikes.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 1d

The Affordable Care Act was created to ensure every American has access to quality, affordable health care. Republicans are refusing to hold votes, putting that promise at risk. Democrats are fighting to protect affordable health care and keep coverage within reach for millions of families.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 1d

More than 34,000 IRS workers have been furloughed. With extension returns due next week, taxpayers will face serious delays and frustration. Every day this shutdown drags on, the backlog grows. Trump and Congressional Republicans must work with Democrats to reopen our government.

IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as the government shutdown enters a second week

The IRS will furlough nearly half of its workforce as part of a new contingency plan. The agency said Wednesday most operations are closed.

apnews.com

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 1d

Today marks 8 years since the start of the tragic 2017 North Bay fires that killed 44 in our community and left thousands devastated. My full statement below.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 2d

Encouraged that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal that will bring all the hostages home and take crucial steps towards achieving peace and security for Palestinians and Israelis. www.npr.org/2025/10/08/g...

Israel, Hamas reach a ceasefire, with hostages and prisoners to be freed within days

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of a ceasefire deal intended to end the devastating Gaza war that unleashed the deadliest fighting ever between Israelis and Palestinians.

www.npr.org

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 2d

There’s been a lot of misinformation out there. Here’s the truth: Undocumented immigrants are not eligible for tax credits through Covered California, and no proposal would make them so. Let’s keep the focus on protecting affordable health care for hardworking families.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 2d

GOP leadership needs to work with Democrats to prevent the crushing health premium increases.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 2d

The irony of this manufactured shutdown is striking: more than half of the Americans losing health care tax credits live in Republican-represented districts. Even Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says her own family will be impacted by these cuts and wants a fix.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 2d

You can't make this stuff up. Congressional Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene says that the Republican leadership has no plan to address health insurance premiums. Their own members are turning against them while Democrats are fighting to lower healthcare premiums.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 2d

Americans are facing an unprecedented health care crisis because Republicans refuse to do their jobs. Hardworking families are the ones paying the price. There’s an easy fix—but instead of working for the American people, Republicans are on vacation.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 2d

TONIGHT at 6 PM: I’m going live on Zoom with Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman to answer your questions about how the government shutdown is affecting you and your healthcare.

To join, RSVP here or scan the QR code below: bit.ly/RSVPTownHall...

I hope to see you tonight!

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 3d

One in four Covered California enrollees are small business owners or self-employed. The Affordable Care Act made that possible — but with the Republican shutdown threatening these tax credits, many entrepreneurs could lose the coverage that lets them keep their businesses running.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 3d

#CA04 residents: Tomorrow at 6 PM I’m holding a town hall with Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman to discuss the government shutdown and answer your questions about how it’s affecting you and your healthcare.

RSVP here or scan the QR code below: bit.ly/RSVPTownHall...

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 3d

I met with Jessica Altman, the director of Covered California, to discuss how the Republican shutdown is threatening health coverage for millions. Without the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits, hardworking Californians could see their premiums double — and time is running out to act.

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Rep. Mike Thompson @mikethompson.house.gov · 3d

My team and I are proud to serve #CA04! So far this year, we’ve closed 1,653 cases for constituents and recouped $11.6 million in money owed to Fourth District residents. If you’re in need of help navigating a federal agency, please call my nearest office.

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