Glenn Thompson

Pennsylvania's 5th District

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RT @Noellerson: @AASAHQ applauds @CongressmanGT for his continued leadership on the All Children Are Equal (ACE) Act and # weighting.
RT @NSBActionCenter: Former school board member @CongressmanGT says HR5 gives school boards #flexibility to use funds to meet local needs. …
In #Education & #Workforce Markup of HR5 THE STUDENT SUCCESS ACT to restore local control, increase Teacher effectiveness & engage parents
Met with #PA05 High School students in DC with #Pennsylvania Rural Electric Association #PREA impressive young leaders from #RuralAmerica
Speaking on #FarmBill. Legislation that reforms #Agriculture policy & saves 40B dollars by eliminating foodstamp & #ag program waste/abuse
On Floor reminding CMS Admin Tavenner clock ticking on damage #DME Competitive Bidding will do to America's seniors #CMS:ConsumersMustSuffer
It’s time for Senate to act & join House in passing smarter solution 4 student loans to take Washington politics out of students’ wallets.
@Barnyak10 Andrew I agree & #House has passed leg to cap interest rates. Please urge the #Senate & #WH to take action. #waitingonthesenate
Attended AHUG Allegheny Hardwood Utilization Group Dinner in #SaintMarys #ElkCounty where I introduced #USFS Chief Tom Tidwell as keynote.
Congrats @USArmy on your 238th Birthday, and thank you to all the soldiers who defended this country during that time. #ArmyBday #ArmyStrong
On floor to discuss my NDAA amend that promotes mentalhealth resiliency & reduce suicide for our brave sons/daughters serving this Country.
Coverage may be unaffordable for low-wage workers http://t.co/P2HL9LZb1g
RT @hmeliz: Check out video f/today's press conference with @CongressmanGT on delaying Round 2 of competitive bidding. #hmenews https://t.c…
Now presiding over the House
On floor speaking on my #NDAA amendment to expand transitional access to #mentalhealth telemedicine for those leaving the #Military
In Rules speaking on 2 amendments I offered to National Defense Authorization re access to tele-medicine post d/c & mental health assessment
RT @USATODAY: 10-year-old girl undergoing surgery for lung transplant http://t.co/sekl7WBJEh
President Obama used taxpayer $ to travel to Brazil & promote Brazil's Atlantic Coast drilling. Where is O's leadership for American energy?
In Natural Resources markup this AM including HR2231 to increase #energy exploration/production & HR2166 to expedite access to Fed lands
On House Floor addressing Friday's job report & the House Majority's solutions to grow the economy & #jobs
@Benefits365 @mr_mcdevitt @aahomecare Letter to #CMS seeking Admin delay to flawed #DME Round 2 bidding now at 222 MOC signatures!
@aahomecare make that 217!
RT @hmeliz: John Gallagher: 215 signers to Thompson letter asking for Round 2 delay. 4 more for majority. Would send "shock waves." #hmenew…
@JuliClayborn Monday final day to be co-sponsor for Medicare letter requesting administrative delay to Round 2 DME Competitive Bidding
RT @hmeliz: This just in from @CongressmanGT: 175 reps have signed letter to CMS for an admin delay of Round of competitive bidding. #hmene…
#FF #Pennsylvania Colleagues. @JimGerlach. @repmeehan @DentPressShop @MikeKellyPA. @RepJoePitts @KeithRothfus
#FF #Pennsylvania Colleagues. @RepBillShuster @RepFitzpatrick @RepTomMarino @RepTimMurphy @RepLouBarletta @RepScottPerry
Disappointing White House would rather pick political fights than solve issues #lackofleadership http://t.co/kZZrE4GHBB
Rep Thompson Urges HHS Secretary to Prevent Thousands of Pennsylvania Children from Losing Health Insurance http://t.co/FJAyQdDpLB
RT @robertblizzard: Key to this was @RepMeehan @RepFitzpatrick @RepTimMurphy @CongressmanGT @politico: http://t.co/ahSISLsH5l
On floor talking #House #FarmBill that assures incomeeligible citizens nutrition access but STOPS foodstamp fraud/abuse #justfillouttheform
On Floor calling on Centers for #Medicare Medicaid Services for administrative delay to implement #DME competitive bidding that hurts pts.
Seeking commitment from Sec Sebelius to work with Gov Corbett in his work to keep CHIP coverage for 70,000 #PA kids vs dumping into Medicaid
Attending #Education & #Workforce Hearing on Review of President’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Kathleen Sebelius, HHS Secretary
On floor discussing the stigma & access issues experienced by those needing #mentalhealth services. HR2001 will address both issues.
Speaking this morning as co-chair of the #naturalgas caucus at the Shale Energy Conference on the opportunities & challenges of #natgas
@PaulRever7 Proud to be on that list!
Attending #EagleScout Court of Honor for #StateCollege Troop 32 Scout Nolan Christopher Fisher #NESA #bsa
Visiting the Spring #CentreCounty #UnitedWay Trash to Treasures Sale at #BeaverStadium
Attended the 20th Annual #Pennsylvania Finest Angust Female Sale at the #PA Livestock Evaluation Center in #CentreCounty #agriculture
Started morning enjoying pistol/rifle target shooting on range with friends in #HuntingdonCounty. Great AM to exercise the #secondamendment
Touring Ellwood National Forge in #WarrenCounty this afternoon with Congressman @RepTomReed #manufacturing #jobs
Making a visit to Whirley Industries in #WarrenCounty
In #WarrenCounty meeting with Bob Klebacha, Bollinger Enterprises, Inc
In #WarrenCounty & toured local Scout Camp Camp Olmstead this AM.
RT @centredailycom: @CongressmanGT bill offers people with disabilities control over financial trusts http://t.co/lyIXJ6Bbvs
Special thanks to #disability advocates, @NAELApolicy on rollout of the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2013. http://t.co/BaXrinaHZ5
Visiting #DaVitaDialysis Center in #Warren this afternoon. #WarrenCounty
In Dubois at Multi-Chamber Lunch to offer DC update joining #Chamber members from Brookville, Clearfield, St. Marys, Ridgway & Punxsutawney
Press conference on Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2013 with Sight-Loss Support staff, Elder Law Attorney Amos Goodall, & Sue Paterno
Act would expand care options for vets. #veterans #telemedicine http://t.co/rnFMqdxf6i
Only 2 defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ & the US military. 1 died for your soul & the other for your freedom
Join Tuesday 9AM pressconference to unveil "Special Needs Trust Fairness Act of 2013" at SightLoss Support Group Central PA in State College
Speaking at Centre Hall American Legion #MemorialDay service. Honoring #fallenheroes for their service & sacrifice #WeRemember
Started #MemorialDay at Sabinsville #TiogaCounty Community Association's Memorial Day Parade & Service. #WeRemember #PA05
@cbrangel and I write about a Flag Raising Tradition to Honor America's Veterans. #MemorialDay http://t.co/yyptsqDrer
Picture from 3rd Annual Fallen Soldiers Picnic http://t.co/Fx8oDalWju
Attending 3rd Annual Fallen Soldiers Picnic at Shades Beach in #ErieCounty
Great turnout #Erie #Perry200 parade! Celebrating all #Patriots 1813-2013 this #MemorialDay weekend http://t.co/dnk1NvM1J9
Team Thompson & Team Kelly prepare to step out for the #Erie #Perry200 parade in #ErieCounty http://t.co/VVtdZuyDFQ
Join me in #Erie today for this afternoon's #Perry200 Grand Patriotic Parade starting at 1 PM in #ErieCounty.
Attended last night's Lake #Erie Swim Brat Benefit at Shades Beach #ErieCounty benefiting the Lower East Side Gym
In #ErieCounty to present Congressional Award Gold Medal to Elise McMahon. An outstanding young lady who demonstrated service & growth
#FF #Pennsylvania Colleagues. @RepBillShuster @RepFitzpatrick @RepTomMarino @RepTimMurphy @RepLouBarletta @RepScottPerry
#FF #Pennsylvania Colleagues. @JimGerlach @repmeehan @DentPressShop @MikeKellyPA. @RepJoePitts @KeithRothfus
Today's #PA05 DC virtual office pic. Medallions representing the branches of the U.S. #Military http://t.co/Tp6QHYEMdb
Today's #PA05 office pic. Battle flag of USS #Niagara in the 1813 battle of #LakeErie #ErieCounty http://t.co/KLs2RNEq3o
On floor calling on #Obama Administration to join Republican-led House & Democrat-led Senate in approving #Keystone XL pipeline #KXL #jobs
On the House Floor earlier today promoting College Affordability thru HR 1991 Smarter Solutions for Students Act & passed by the House today
Today's #PA05 virtual office tour pic. Photo from the #Pennsylvania Grand Canyon in #TiogaCounty http://t.co/yhpSAXuudu
Today's #PA05 daily virtual office pic USS Niagara the relief flagship for Oliver Hazard Perry #Erie http://t.co/1GZn54Q4CQ
Wash Post editorial board on #SmarterSolutions for Students Act. http://t.co/EMgtAhZ0Fz
In #Education & #Workforce Full Committee Hearing Reviewing the President’s Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Proposal for the U.S. Department of Ed
#PrayForOklahoma. Thoughts and prayers with communities as they cope with devastation and loss.
@mjselker glad too. Keep up the good work spreading the truths! Makes a difference
Today's #PA05 virtual office pic. #PA 5th District is home to #Pennsylvania only wild #Elk herd. http://t.co/gBKcKdg7Ts
#FF #Pennsylvania Colleagues. @JimGerlach @repmeehan @DentPressShop @MikeKellyPA @RepJoePitts @KeithRothfus
#FF #Pennsylvania Colleagues @RepBillShuster @RepFitzpatrick @RepTomMarino @RepTimMurphy @RepLouBarletta @RepScottPerry
Today's #PA05 DC virtual office pic. #PA 5th a District of communities with great architecture http://t.co/v0f8ppGvYC
On Floor to discuss HR1911 Smarter Solutions for Students Act as long term plan for College Affordability passed by #Education Committee
On Floor to discuss how 8 separate provisions of #Obamacare have been repealed in continuous efforts to right a very flawed #healthcare law
#Education & #Workforce is marking up Smarter Solutions for Students Act & the Improving Postsecondary Education Data for Students Act
In #NEPA FWOIA Subcommittee Hearing on “The 2008 Lacey Act Amendments” designed to prevent illegal logging
House Agriculture Committee Passes Farm Bill Reauthorization | Congressman Glenn Thompson http://t.co/Pd0iYEUhsc
Today's #PA05 virtual DC office tour pic. #agriculture is #1 industry in #PA & #Pennsylvania 5th. http://t.co/J3VIRfJR6v
#farmbill passes out of #agriculture comm.Cuts spending, improves program efficiency.Deserves House consideration. http://t.co/0VY81EPtS7
@Colleenky House has already passed budget this year & past 5 yrs. Also Senate passed 1 as well & sequestration sets budget spending limits
#FarmBill also includes my language to provide #ForestService categorical exemption from #NEPA time & costs for day to day maintenance tasks
#FarmBill includes language from my #ForestProductsFairnessAct to add #forestproducts as eligible for #USDA #biopreferred recognition
Supporting "Rural College Coordinated Strategy" amendment in #FarmBill to serve local needs of rural community/technical colleges #CTE
Today's #PA05 virtual DC office tour pic. #jobs are priority number one for the #Pennsylvania 5th! http://t.co/SHnqhALgy5
Now in #NaturalResources Markup of Bills including Outer Continental Shelf Transboundary Hydrocarbon Agreement Authorization Act
Debating $20.5 B 10yr savings to SNAP by cutting waste. SNAP still funded at approx $752 B. 2% is not gutting program #justfillouttheform
Proud to kick off #CTE Career Technology & #Education Caucus Briefing earlier today. A robust CTE program assures #America'sCompetitiveness
RT @HouseAgNews: Lucas: We’ll achieve nearly $40 bil in savings by eliminating outdated government programs and reforming others. #FARRM
In #Agriculture Committee markup of Farm Bill. #FarmBill is primary legislation to assure America's #food affordability, quality & safety
On floor calling for answers from #WhiteHouse re Benghazi, IRS & DOJ. Constitutional protections of free Americans & free press are at stake
Today's #PA05 virtual office tour featuring 1 of my most famous/oldest constituent #PunxsutawneyPhil http://t.co/UASPKcKkfw
In addition to #Obama Cronies, Campaigners or Criminals, for those who choose to deny the obvious patterns of abuse I add the word Complicit
Were #Benghazi deaths, #IRStargeting & #DOJtapping brought to you courtesy of #Obama cronies, campaigners or criminals? #truth #transparency

Serving With (Other Republicans in Pennsylvania

Tom Marino

Mike Kelly

Jim Gerlach

Charlie Dent

Patrick Meehan

Louis Barletta