U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-PA)
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Federal grant awarded for bridge replacements in North Central Pennsylvania
U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson has announced that the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission in Ridgway will receive $8,552,175 from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Fiscal Year 25-26 Multimodal...
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Thompson hosts agriculture listening session at Pennsylvania Farm Show
U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson, who serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, participated in the 109th Pennsylvania Farm Show by hosting an Agriculture Listening Session.
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Rep. Thompson supports FY2025 defense authorization passage
U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson has expressed his support for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, following its passage.
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Pennsylvania students honored for contributing to National Christmas Tree display
U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson recently acknowledged the contributions of students from the Austin Area School District (AASD) in Pennsylvania on the floor of the U.S. House.
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Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson addresses FASFA issues and praises local school's national involvement
U.S. Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson recently tweeted about educational concerns regarding FASFA implementation under President Biden's administration while also commending Austin Area School District for their role in decorating at a national event.
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Bill introduced to ensure continuous pay for correctional officers
U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-15) and Don Davis (D-NC-1) have introduced the Keep Our Correctional Officers Paid Act, aimed at ensuring year-round pay for correctional officers at Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities.
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Glenn Thompson reflects on Veterans Day and Boy Scouts' influence
U.S. Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson recently shared insights about Veterans Day and his experiences with scouting through social media posts dated November 11 and November 14 respectively.
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Glenn "GT" Thompson addresses antisemitism report and veteran honors
Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson discusses recent developments including a committee report on antisemitism at universities dated October 31st and honoring veterans in Jefferson County as Veterans Day nears on November 7th.
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Glenn "GT" Thompson emphasizes awareness and education in recent tweets
U.S. Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson recently addressed key issues through social media posts dated October 22 and October 24, highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness Month and educational outreach programs while announcing significant funding for...
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Thompson announces federal grant for conservation hub in College Township
U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson has announced that the ClearWater Conservancy in College Township, Pennsylvania, will receive a $2 million grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) under its Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) initiative. This funding is intended to support the construction of a local conservation hub aimed at enhancing environmental stewardship in the area.
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U.S. Rep. Thompson: Biden-Harris border policies created 'to appease the far-left flank of their party'
U.S. Rep. Glenn Thompson (R-Penn.) said President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D) created their open border policy to "to appease the far-left flank of their party" and not to protect American citizens, in light of a new report showing 662,566 illegal aliens with criminal convictions are in the U.S.
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Bipartisan effort introduces resolution for National 4-H Week recognition
Reps. Glenn "GT" Thompson, David Scott, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, and Henry Cuellar have introduced a resolution to designate October 7 through October 12 as "National 4-H Week." These representatives serve as co-chairs of the bipartisan 4-H Caucus.
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Federal grant awarded to support tech economy strategy in Indiana
U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson has announced that the Technology and Entrepreneurship Center (TEC) in Indiana will receive a $30,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). This funding aims to develop a comprehensive five-year Tech Economy Ecosystem strategy for Indiana County, named "Innovate Indiana."
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House passes Stop Campus Hazing Act championed by Rep. Glenn Thompson
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5646, the Stop Campus Hazing Act, which contains several anti-hazing measures supported by U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA). This bill was influenced by Evelyn and Jim Piazza, whose son Tim Piazza died in February 2017 due to a hazing incident at Penn State.
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Thompson advances anti-hazing bill through House committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) has advanced H.R. 5646, the Stop Campus Hazing Act, through the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. This legislation addresses hazing on college campuses, aiming to protect students, educate parents, and increase transparency.
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Lawmakers urge President Biden to declare major disaster after Pennsylvania floods
U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and a bicameral group of Members of Congress have urged President Biden to approve a request by Governor Josh Shapiro for a major disaster declaration for Pennsylvania. The appeal follows severe storms and flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby earlier this month.
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Thompson announces $750K grant for Dickinson Center Building Project
U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson announced that the Dickinson Center Building Project in St. Marys has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). This funding aims to consolidate various community and health services in Elk and Cameron counties into a new downtown facility, enhancing access to care for thousands of residents.
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Thompson responds to President Biden's campaign withdrawal
U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released a statement following President Biden's campaign withdrawal.
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Thompson and Trone introduce bill for healthcare worker benefit protection
U.S. Representatives Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) and David Trone (D-MD) have introduced the Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act, aiming to exempt health care workers and first responders from Social Security’s Retirement Earnings Test (RET) during public health emergencies.
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House passes National Defense Authorization Act with focus on military support
On June 14, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson voted in favor of the bill and released a statement highlighting its significance.