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REP. MIKE THOMPSON STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION ANNOUCEMENT

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, today released the following statement on the White House’s announcement of significant progress being made on executive actions aimed at reducing and preventing gun violence.

“The Administration’s executive actions are helping reduce gun violence, but the policies that would have the greatest impact require that Congress act. The most important thing Congress can do is pass bipartisan legislation that helps keep guns from criminals, terrorists and the dangerously mentally ill by expanding background checks. The bill I’ve introduced with Pete King has more than 180 co-sponsors and even more of our colleagues have said they would vote yes if the bill was brought to the floor. The American people deserve a vote in the House on this bill,” said Thompson.

Thompson co-authored H.R. 1565 with Pete King (R-NY). The bipartisan King-Thompson legislation is identical to the bipartisan agreement on background checks struck by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Pat Toomey (R-PA). More than 180 House members have cosponsored the bill.

The legislation helps prevent guns from falling into criminal hands and reinforces the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners. It expands the existing background check system to cover all commercial firearm sales, including those at gun shows, over the internet or in classified ads. By closing these loopholes, the legislation greatly reduces the number of places that criminals and the dangerously mentally ill can buy guns. Right now, a criminal can buy a firearm at a table or out of someone’s trunk at a gun show, over the internet, or through a newspaper ad because no background check is required for these kinds of sales.

Last year, the background check system identified and denied more than 88,000 sales to criminals, domestic abusers, those with serious mental illnesses, and other prohibited purchasers. However, those same prohibited purchasers could buy those guns at a gun show or over the Internet without any questions asked. More than 40 percent of gun transactions are conducted without a background check. The King-Thompson bill helps fix this by expanding the current background check system to close these loopholes. Under the bill, background checks will continue to be conducted though a licensed dealer and records will be kept in the same manner as they have for more than 40 years.

The legislation also strengthens the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners by banning the government from creating a federal registry and makes the misuse of records a felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. It provides reasonable exceptions for family and friend transfers and allows active military personnel to buy guns in the state they are stationed. It lets gun owners use a state concealed carry permit issued within the last five years in lieu of a background check and permits interstate handgun sales from licensed dealers.

The bill also improves the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) by incentivizing states to improve reporting of criminals and the dangerously mentally ill and by directing future grant funds toward better record-sharing systems. The bill will also reduce federal funds to states that do not comply.

The bill has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary and the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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REP. MIKE THOMPSON VOTES AGAINST HOUSE GOP’S EFFORTS TO RESTRICT WOMEN’S HEALTH RIGHTS

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today voted against H.R. 1797, a bill offered by House Republicans that would place severe restrictions on health and reproductive rights of women. The legislation would institute a national ban on abortions after 20 weeks, with no exception to protect a woman’s health.

“This bill is an unacceptable and unconstitutional attack on women’s health care,” said Thompson. “Congress has absolutely no business interfering in decisions best made between a woman, her family and her doctor.

“Instead of passing bills that are a direct attack on a woman’s health, her privacy and the Constitution, Congress should concentrate its efforts on reducing the number of unintended pregnancies through education and family planning. I will continue working to make sure women have the right to make their own choices about their own health care.”

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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REP. MIKE THOMPSON’S LEGISLATION REQUIRING DOD TO ONLY BUY AMERICAN-MADE U.S. FLAGS PASSES HOUSE

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson’s (CA-5) bipartisan provision requiring every American flag purchased by the Department of Defense (DOD) to be 100 percent manufactured in the United States, from articles, materials, or supplies that are 100 percent of grown, produced or manufactured in the United States, was passed by the House of Representatives earlier this week. Thompson’s provision passed as part of H.R. 1960, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2014.

“Every American flag the DOD buys should be made in America, by American workers with American products,” said Thompson. “At a time when our manufacturing sector is struggling and millions in our country are out of work, it is a slap in the face to all Americans to have their tax dollars spent on U.S. flags that are made overseas.”

Specifically, the provision applies the Berry Amendment to the American Flag. The Berry Amendment, originally passed in 1941, prohibits DOD funds from being used to acquire food, clothing, military uniforms, fabrics, stainless steel, and hand or measuring tools that are not grown or produced in the United States. Thompson’s provision applies the same rules for the DOD’s acquisition of American Flags, which previously, were not listed as a covered item.

Precedent already exists for such a provision. Currently, the Department of Veterans Affairs is required to only purchase U.S.-made American Flags for serivcemembers’ funerals.

Thompson’s provision was originally introduced in committee as an amendment to the NDAA by Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ-02). A similar Thompson provision was included in the draft Fiscal Year 2014 DOD Appropriations Act, which is scheduled to be considered by the full House of Representatives in the coming weeks.

“It is unbelievable and unacceptable that our men and women who wear the uniform in defense of our nation have fought under a flag that could be manufactured outside of the United States,” said LoBiondo. “I appreciate Representative Thompson for his joint leadership in correcting this injustice and ensuring the honor of military service is reinforced by the pride of an American-made U.S. flag.”

The legislation will now go to the Senate for approval.

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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REP. MIKE THOMPSON’S BIPARTISAN AMENDMENT TO IMPROVE TBI, PTS TREATMENTS FOR TROOPS, VETS PASSES HOUSE

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (CA-5) and Pete Sessions (TX-32) announced today that their bipartisan legislation to improve treatment options for veterans and active duty soldiers with Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post-Traumatic Stress (PTS) passed the House. This amendment to H.R. 1960, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2014, allows veterans and service members to access innovative treatments offered outside military and veteran medical facilities.

“Our troops and veterans have earned the very best care America has to offer,” said Thompson. “When the best treatments aren’t available at military and veteran medical facilities, then our servicemembers should be able to go elsewhere. Our amendment will make sure that our heroes who return from combat with TBI or PTS have access to the best care, no matter where it’s provided.”

“I’m delighted that our House colleagues have joined us in supporting this initiative to ensure that our troops have access to the most effective treatments available,” said Sessions. “By prioritizing treatment results over treatment location, our nation’s heroes who return from combat with TBI and PTSD will have the option to utilize an array of leading-edge therapies. They deserve nothing less than to receive the most successful and highest quality care in America.”

Thompson’s and Sessions’ amendment creates a new five-year $10 million pilot program that allows military patients to receive treatment from health care facilities outside of the VA that are utilizing an array of leading-edge, successful therapies to treat TBI and PTS.

Under Thompson’s and Sessions’ amendment, physicians and residential treatment centers like The Pathway Home in Yountville, CA may qualify for payment from the Department of Defense or Veterans Affairs through a “pay-for-performance” plan, meaning they must prove that a patient has experienced demonstrable improvement. Treatment and reimbursement safeguards in the amendment ensure access to innovative private treatments while reserving payment only for treatments that work.

“Today, veterans and active duty soldiers across the country feel sense of hopefulness that their need for access to best practice treatment for Post Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury is close at hand. The bipartisan amendment to H.R. 1960, sponsored by Congressmen Mike Thompson and Pete Session is example of how leaders in Washington DC can come together like our military personnel on battlefield,” said Fred Gusman, Executive Director of the Pathway Home in Yountville. “On Battlefield politics is put aside and our men and women stand together to complete the mission at hand. In war there are many obstacles to contend with, and that is expected, but when our warriors return home they expect that our country will "keep the promise" to provide the care they are entitled too. The Thompson-Sessions amendment H.R. 1960 sends clear message that today’s veterans and active duty soldiers will not be left behind.”

To reach the long-term objective of incorporating leading-edge medical practices into military hospitals, Thompson’s and Sessions’ TBI treatment initiative requires an annual report to Congress on the results of the program, encouraging a constant flow of new and innovative treatments.

The legislation will now go to the Senate for approval.

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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THOMPSON: HOUSE GOP REJECTS BIPARTISAN AMENDMENT SUPPORTING MILITARY PERSONNEL, VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Today, House Republicans rejected consideration of a bipartisan amendment authored by U.S. Reps. Mike Thompson (D-CA-5) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL-27) that would have allowed active duty soldiers and veterans who serve honorably to expedite the citizenship of their family members and helped to protect them from deportation. Thompson and Ros-Lehtinen had offered the amendment to H.R. 1960, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014.

“The fact anyone could reject this amendment is a slap in the face to our veterans, our servicemembers, and our history as a nation of immigrants,” said Thompson. “We have men and women risking their lives to defend America and protect our way life. The last thing they should have to worry about on the battlefield is the immigration status of themselves or their family."

The Congressional Research Service reports that more than 45,000 non-citizens are serving in the United States Armed Forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard). In addition, many U.S. citizens serving in the military have family members who are not U.S. citizens. Non-citizen servicemembers and service members with non-citizen family members represent a significant portion of U.S. Armed Forces, and they often face daunting and complex immigration law and procedure.

The Thompson-Ros-Lehtinen amendment addressed these immigration concerns of America’s military personnel, our veterans, and their family members back home by:
•   Helping Veterans Who Have Served Honorably Become U.S. Citizens: The legislation allows soldiers who serve honorably during certain contingency operations to become U.S. citizens expeditiously.
•   Reuniting Lawful Permanent Residents Serving in Active-Duty with Family Members: The bill exempts immigrant petitions filed for the spouses and children of military personnel from numerical caps that limit the number of immigration petitions that can be granted each year.
•   Preserving Family Unity of Military Personnel: The bill permits immediate family members of military personnel to apply for lawful immigration status, subject to all necessary criminal and security background checks; and codifies existing guidelines for placing active-duty soldiers or veterans into removal proceedings.

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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REP. MIKE THOMPSON FLOOR SPEECH ON SIX-MONTH ANNIVERSARY OF NEWTOWN SCHOOL SHOOTING

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today in commemoration of the six-month anniversary of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. Thompson is the co-author of legislation that would expand background checks to cover all advertised firearm sales. Below are his remarks:

“Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

“Six months ago, our nation witnessed a horrible massacre of innocence in Newtown, Connecticut.

“In the six months since, there are two important facts that we should note. First, nearly 5,000 more Americans have been killed by people using guns. Second, Congress has done absolutely nothing to reduce and prevent these deaths.

“The Senate took one vote to expand background checks. Sadly, it failed when a minority of Senators voted against the wishes of 90 percent of Americans.

“The only thing more disappointing than the Senate voting down this pro-gun owner, anti-criminal legislation, is that the House has refused to vote at all.

“Peter King and I have introduced H.R. 1565, legislation that’s identical to the Senate background check effort. We have 3 Republicans. We have 179 Democrats. A total of 182 co-authors.

“Surely, we need more support from the Republican side of the aisle.
But the truth is, this shouldn’t be a controversial bill and it shouldn’t be partisan. Background checks are something everyone in both parties should be able to agree on.

“Everyone says they’re against criminals, terrorists and the dangerously mentally ill getting guns. But you can’t be against that and be against background checks. Background checks are the first line of defense.

“Our bipartisan bill strengthens that first line of defense.

“It’s anti-criminal. Right now, a criminal can buy a firearm at a gun show, over the internet, or through a newspaper ad – because those sales don’t require a background check.

“Last year, the background check system identified and denied 88,000 gun sales to criminals, domestic abusers, those with dangerous mental illnesses, and other prohibited purchasers. However, those same criminals could buy those same guns at a gun show or over the Internet without any questions asked – because those sales don’t require a background check.

“Our bill closes this huge loophole, greatly reducing the number of places a criminal can buy a gun – because our bill would require background checks at all gun shows, and for internet or newspaper sales.

“Our bill is pro-gun owner and pro-Second Amendment. It provides reasonable exceptions for firearm transfers between family and friends. You won’t have to get a background check when you inherit the family rifle, or borrow shotgun for a hunting trip, or purchase a gun from a friend, hunting buddy or neighbor.

“It bans the creation of a federal registry and makes the misuse of records a felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.

“It allows active duty military to buy firearms in their home states and the state in which they are stationed.

“It authorizes the use of a state concealed carry permit in lieu of a background check to purchase a firearm.

“And, it allows interstate handgun sales from licensed dealers.

“We have a bill ready for the floor. It’s bipartisan. It will help keep guns from criminals, terrorists and the dangerously mentally ill. And it supports the Second Amendment Rights of law-abiding Americans.

“If the bill didn’t support the Second Amendment, my name wouldn’t be on it. I am a gun owner and I believe that law-abiding Americans have a constitutional right to own a firearm.

“But I’m also a father and grandfather and I know we have a responsibility to do everything we can do reduce gun violence.

“This bill deserves a vote. The people of Newtown deserve a vote. The families of the nearly 5,000 people who’ve been killed since Newtown deserve a vote. Our kids and grandkids deserve a vote.

“Mr. Speaker, please give us a vote.”

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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REP. MIKE THOMPSON HOSTS SUMMIT ON ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION OF MARE ISLAND

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) yesterday hosted a summit on economic revitalization of Mare Island. The meeting took place on Mare Island. Thompson was joined by representatives from the U.S. Navy, the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment, the City of Vallejo and local business and elected leaders. The summit focused on the clean up, redevelopment, long-term economic opportunities available on Mare Island.

“Mare Island has the potential to become a center of economic activity in the Bay Area,” said Thompson. “The first step in that process is bringing all the stakeholders to the table and start developing a plan. That’s what this meeting was about. We have a long way to go and a lot more work to do, but this was a very productive meeting and all parties are committed to revitalizing Mare Island.”

A readout of Thompson’s Mare Island Summit is below.

On June 10th, 2013, Congressman Mike Thompson organized and led a diverse group of agencies and elected officials in a review of the status of the former Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California. Represented at the meeting were State Senator Lois Wolk and State Assembly Member Susan Bonilla, and Solano County Supervisor Erin Hannigan. Vallejo Mayor Osby Davis and staff participated as the Local Redevelopment Authority for Mare Island. Federal representatives, in addition to Congressman Thompson, were Navy officials from Washington D.C. and San Diego, and the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment in Sacramento.

The day began with introductions and an overview, including a brief history of the closure of the Mare Island Naval Ship Yard under the Base Realignment and Closure process, beginning in 1993. The group then toured Mare Island, visiting a variety of public and private sector locations on the island where redevelopment has been evolving. The range of reuse spans recreational, educational, residential, green technology business, light and heavy industrial, historic preservation and government. The tour concluded at the northern end of Mare Island where dilapidated buildings mar the landscape and present the most significant obstacle to a full revitalization of Mare Island. This area is the gateway to the rest of the island, as well as a gateway to the City of Vallejo.

During the meetings the Navy reviewed the progress of the environmental cleanup occurring with the oversight of State and Federal regulatory organizations. While progress has been slow at times, the commitment to complete the cleanup is strong and the end is in sight. Funding commitments are strong.

The meeting’s main focus was to examine new opportunities for economic redevelopment. The Navy’s role is to complete environmental cleanup as soon as possible and transfer property to the City of Vallejo. The Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment supports redevelopment through planning grants and coordinates federal agency resources to assist in community economic recovery. Ideas emerged as to how to seek additional funding sources and develop marketing strategies to attract developers to north Mare Island.

Thompson committed to continue working with all stakeholders on the cleanup and economic revitalization of Mare Island.

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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REP. MIKE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES $200,000 GRANT FOR SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced a $200,000 grant for Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC). The National Science Foundation grant will fund a project at SRJC aimed at improving sustainable agriculture education and enhancing collaborative efforts between SRJC, local high schools and public universities in California.

“Agriculture is the economic heartbeat of Sonoma County,” said Thompson. “Having a well-educated workforce that’s knowledgeable in sustainability will help make sure our community’s tradition of sustainable agriculture remains strong for generations to come.”

The project, entitled "Improving Pathways in Sustainable Agriculture Education," provides a more streamlined education in the field of sustainable agriculture by improving collaboration between Santa Rosa Junior College, local high schools and state-supported universities in California.

High school students will be introduced to sustainable agriculture through outreach and a summer academy program where they receive dual credit and also credit by examination for selected high school courses.

For students enrolled in sustainable agriculture programs at SRJC, the program will improve retention and completion rates through enhanced advising, modifications to curriculum, increased course offerings and the development of internship opportunities.

The project also improves the collaboration of sustainable agriculture courses with California's state-supported four-year institutions such as UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, Chico State and Fresno State to allow more students to pursue and complete four-year degrees in sustainable agriculture.

Students will benefit from practical "farm to table" learning at SRJC's 365 acre Shone Farm. Students will also learn business and marketing aspects that are important to a successful sustainable agriculture operation through internships and student enterprise projects.

Long-term benefits of the project include improved stewardship of the land and natural resources, decreased use of chemicals, healthier food supplies, and new ways to support small and medium farms.

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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REP. MIKE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES NAPA COUNTY AIRPORT GLIDESLOPE UP AND RUNNING

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced that the Napa County Airport’s glideslope receiver system is operational. Over a nine year period, Thompson has secured funding on three separate occasions, totaling nearly $1.5 million for the project. The glideslope allows approaching pilots to land during periods of low visibility due to adverse weather conditions.

“This public safety project has been many years in the making and I am thrilled that we have finally crossed the finish line,” said Thompson. “With the glideslope up and running, it will enhance the safety of folks flying in and out. It will boost the use of our airport which will help local businesses and improve tourism. And, it will relieve pressure on other area airports.”

“This is an important safety tool for those who fly in and out of the Napa County Airport and it would not have been installed if it were not for Congressman Thompson’s hard work,” said Napa County Airport Manager, Martin Pehl.

Thompson first secured $800,000 in a 2003 appropriations bill. He then secured $380,000 in a 2009 appropriations bill and $280,000 in a 2010 appropriations bill.

Before the instillation of the glideslope, aircraft arriving in Napa County during heavy storms or fog have been diverted to other area airports, such as those in Sacramento, San Francisco or Oakland.

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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REP. MIKE THOMPSON SECURES UP TO $75,000 FOR CITY OF VALLEJO BROWNFIELDS ASSESSMENT

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:00:00 GMT

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced a Targeted Brownfields Assessment award of up to $75,000 for the City of Vallejo to examine a series of dilapidated buildings on North Mare Island. These funds will be used to provide technical assistance to the City of Vallejo through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) which supplements the Brownfields Grant Program by promoting the cleanup and development of Brownfields.

“Mare Island has the potential to be a center of economic activity in the Bay Area,” said Thompson. “Getting this funding support to assess cleanup and redevelopment on North Mare Island is an important first step in this process.”

"The successful redevelopment and reuse of Mare Island will be significantly enhanced through the rehabilitation of the gateway area of North Mare Island,” said Dan Marks, Economic Development Director for the City of Vallejo. “Through the help of Congressman Thompson who identified this EPA funding opportunity, the City of Vallejo can take another important step in the redevelopment process and make further progress toward tackling the challenges we face on the north end of the island."

Brownfields are real property, where the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Cleaning up and reinvesting in these properties protects the environment, reduces blight, and takes development pressures off greenspaces and working lands.

The grant announced today will provide funding for an EPA contractor to focus on some of the worst buildings on North Mare Island which were transferred by the U.S. Navy to the City of Vallejo as part of a larger transfer of assets from the former Mare Island Naval Base.

This detailed assessment will evaluate the hazards and costs of building demolition for the highest priorities on the north end of Mare Island so that economic redevelopment of this area can move forward.

Congressman Mike Thompson is proud to represent California’s 5th Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma Counties. He is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Rep. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and chairs the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.

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