Wine Country Times

Rep. Mike Thompson, a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 4th district, has recently taken to social media to discuss various legislative actions and community initiatives. On February 7, 2025, he announced his co-sponsorship of new legislation aimed at safeguarding taxpayer data and addressed concerns about federal disaster relief efforts. The following day, he shared information on a health screening event for youth in Sonoma County.

On February 7, 2025, Rep. Thompson expressed concern over "DOGE gaining unprecedented access to Americans’ personal records" and stated that he is taking action by co-sponsoring the Taxpayer Data Protection Act. He emphasized that this legislation aims to protect sensitive personal information by ensuring that only career civil servants have access to it. More details can be found here.

In another tweet on the same day, Rep. Thompson addressed constituents' concerns regarding FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina through his "#FactCheckFriday" post. He clarified that "President Biden increased FEMA’s normal contribution to cover 100 percent of certain hurricane recovery costs." This clarification was part of an effort to provide accurate information amidst public concern about federal assistance during natural disasters. The full statement is available here.

On February 8, 2025, Rep. Thompson informed Sonoma County residents about a community health initiative organized by the Healthy Petaluma and Kyle J Taylor Foundations. The event offers free heart screenings for youth and young adults at Elsie Allen High School in Santa Rosa, with referrals for follow-up care if needed. Additional information on this initiative can be accessed here.