Glenn Thompson

Republican Representative of Pennsylvania's 15th district

Representative
Pennsylvania, district 5
January 6, 2009 - January 3, 2011
Representative
Pennsylvania, district 5
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
Representative
Pennsylvania, district 5
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
Pennsylvania, district 5
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Pennsylvania, district 5
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Pennsylvania, district 15
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Pennsylvania, district 15
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Pennsylvania, district 15
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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July 27, 1959 (65 years old)

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Serving as U.S. representative since 2019 for a newly defined district due to redistricting by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania.
Initially elected to Congress in 2008.
Chairs the House Agriculture Committee since 2023.
Holds a bachelor’s degree in therapeutic recreation and dual master’s degrees in therapeutic recreation and health science.
Worked for 28 years in various therapeutic and administrative roles within healthcare.
Volunteered extensively in emergency services, including roles as a firefighter, EMT, and rescue technician.
Played a key role in the election of the Speaker of the House in 2011.
Has held significant positions within the House Agriculture Committee, including chairman of a subcommittee and vice-chairman of the committee.
Supported funding measures for health insurance programs for children and opposed certain federal taxes associated with healthcare.
Advocated for local control in education, opposed private school vouchers, and supported expansions of children’s health insurance.
Supported work and job training requirements for food stamp beneficiaries while also recalling personal reliance on nutritional support programs.
Opposed the idea of arming teachers following a school shooting and advocated for improved background checks and more law enforcement in schools.
Sponsored legislation to support veterans through telemedicine and e-health initiatives.
Expressed belief in human contribution to climate change but questioned the extent of it.
Opposed regulatory overreach by the EPA and supported rural air service funding.
Signed an amicus brief supporting a lawsuit contesting the 2020 presidential election results.
Voted against the Respect for Marriage Act shortly before attending his son’s same-sex wedding.
Has been involved in various caucuses, including those focused on natural gas, career and technical education, and the Constitution, among others.
Successfully re-elected multiple times, with significant margins of victory.