WASHINGTON, D.C. >> Congressman Mike Thompson (D — St. Helena) was sworn in Tuesday as the representative in the U.S. House of Representatives for California”s 5th Congressional District for the 114th Congress. The 5th district includes all or parts of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.
“It is the highest honor to represent our communities in Congress, and I am both humbled and honored to have been sworn in to represent California”s 5th District,” Thompson said. “This new Congress gives us a fresh opportunity to move past partisan gridlock and address the issues and challenges facing American families.
“As our district”s representative, I am committed to working across the aisle to make sure our economy works for everyone, our education system leaves no one behind, our debt is lowered, our streets are safe, and our veterans and seniors get the benefits they”ve earned. By working together, I know we can achieve these goals,” he continued.
Thompson is a senior member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Thompson is also a member of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition and sits on the bipartisan, bicameral Congressional Wine Caucus.
Constituents who would like help with federal agencies, to schedule tours in Washington D.C. or order a U.S. flag can call Thompson”s district offices or Washington, D.C. office. Thompson has district offices located in Napa, Vallejo and Santa Rosa. Contact information for the offices can be found here: mikethompson.house.gov/contact/offices.
Tours can be requested though Thompson”s website here: mikethompson.house.gov/tour-request-form. Flags can also be requested through Thompson”s website at this link: mikethompson.house.gov/services/flags.
Constituents can also follow Thompson on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RepMikeThompson, and Twitter at twitter.com/RepThompson.
