Lawmakers urged USDA emergency funding to combat an invasive California pest threatening grape crops and wine industry jobs.
Quiver AI Summary
Lawmakers seek emergency pest funding: Rep. Mike Thompson joined Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, Rep. David Valadao, and other members in asking USDA to release $32.2 million to address the glassy-winged sharpshooter in California. The letter says the pest can spread Pierce’s Disease, which harms grapevines.
Letter cites spread and costs: The lawmakers said infested nursery stock was found at Costco locations in multiple counties and may have reached homes in at least 38 counties. They said the requested money would support tracing, surveying, trapping, and longer-term monitoring and eradication efforts.
Agriculture impact described: The release says the lawmakers pointed to the scale of California’s wine and table grape industries and cited state estimates that losses tied to the pest and disease could exceed $104 million a year if left unchecked.
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Mike Thompson Fundraising
Mike Thompson recently disclosed $492.4K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 21st, 2026. This was the 55th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 65.9% came from individual donors.
Thompson disclosed $1.3M of spending. This was the 44th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Thompson disclosed $1.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 116th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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Mike Thompson Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Mike Thompson:
- H.R.9041: America Bikes Act
- H.R.8910: SLUSH FUND Act of 2026
- H.R.7810: Lowering Student Loans Act
- H.R.7636: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the individual tariff refund credit.
- H.R.7381: Prevent Presidential Profiteering Act
- H.R.6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
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2026 California's 4th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $17,210,267 of spending in California's 4th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $4,271,560 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- NEW LEADERSHIP NOW ($2,418,939)
- BDA PAC ($1,200,000)
- ARTICLE ONE PAC ($499,159)
- CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP FUND ($62,177)
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ($51,293)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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